Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax is a tax levied by the state government on individuals and organizations based on their profession, trade, or employment. The registration process and the required documents may vary from state to state. Below are the general steps and documents required for Professional Tax registration:

Applicability:

Professional Tax registration is mandatory for employers and individuals engaged in any profession, trade, or employment in certain states of India. The applicability criteria may vary based on the state's rules and regulations.

Process:

Visit the state's Professional Tax department website and register as a new user.

Fill the registration form with all the required details such as name, address, PAN, email ID, contact number, etc.

Upload the required documents such as PAN card, identity proof, address proof, etc.

Submit the registration form and pay the prescribed fee online.

Once the payment is made, a unique registration number will be generated.

The registered person is required to display the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place at the place of business.

Documents Required:

PAN Card of the business or individual.

Address proof such as Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.

Identity proof such as Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.

Passport size photograph.

Bank account details.

In case of a partnership firm, the partnership deed.

In case of a private limited company, memorandum and articles of association.

In case of a public limited company, certificate of incorporation.

Business registration certificate such as GST registration certificate.

Proof of ownership or rental agreement of the business premises.

The time required for Professional Tax registration may vary depending on the state's rules and regulations. Generally, it takes around 7-10 working days to complete the registration process.