Online Professional Tax Registration

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Online Professional Tax Registration

Professional tax registration is crucial for individuals and employers to obtain a certificate and fulfil their tax obligations. Employers must get PT registration within 30 days of hiring employees and deduct professional tax from their salaries.

Professionals starting their practice must get P tax registration online within 30 days as well. In some cases, employers may need both PT registration and profession tax payment certificate. At Credfy.in, we specialise in simplifying the professional tax registration process, ensuring compliance and ease of taxation. Contact us to streamline your tax obligations today.

Professional Tax Applicability

Professional tax is a tax levied on individuals who earn income from a profession, trade, or calling. The applicability of professional tax varies from state to state. However, some of the common professions that are subject to professional tax include:

Doctors
Lawyers
Chartered accountants
Engineers
Architects
Teachers
Other professionals who earn a salary or fee

Professional Tax Rate and Applicable States across India

The professional tax rate also varies from state to state. However, the rates are typically in the range of Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 per annum. The professional tax rate may be higher for certain professions, such as doctors and lawyers.

Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Goa
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha
Punjab
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
West Bengal.

Documents Required for Professional Tax Registration

PAN card of the professional
Aadhaar card of the professional
Proof of address of the professional
Proof of identity of the professional
Proof of registration of the business, if applicable
Proof of income, if applicable

Detailed Process of Online Professional Tax Registration

Step 1: Client Engagement and Information Gathering

Credfy experts engage with the client to understand their requirements and gather all the necessary information for professional tax registration.

Step 2: Online Portal Registration and Application Submission

Our experts will register on behalf of the client. We will submit the self-assessment application for professional tax registration.

Step 3: Document Collection and Upload

Credfy.in experts collect all the required documents from the client, including certificates, proofs, and other relevant information. They then upload these documents along with the application on the online portal.

Step 4: Verification and Confirmation

Credfy.in experts assist the client in making the necessary payment for professional tax registration. Once the application is submitted, they receive an acknowledgement slip containing the professional tax Registration Number (PTNAN).

Step 5: Payment and Acknowledgement

Credfy.in experts ensure that the submitted application and documents are verified by the Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) of the respective zone. The ARO may revise the tax demand if necessary or confirm the assessment, completing the professional tax registration process.

Professional Tax Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Professional tax is a tax imposed by state governments in India on individuals engaged in professions, employments, callings, or trades.

Individuals who earn an income through professions, employments, callings, or trades are liable to pay professional tax. This includes salaried employees, self-employed professionals, and business owners.

Yes, businesses below the threshold can voluntarily register for GST. This may be beneficial for businesses that want to avail themselves of input tax credits or appear more credible to customers.

The calculation of professional tax varies from state to state. It is typically based on factors such as income slabs, salary/wage brackets, or fixed amounts determined by the state government.

Exemptions or deductions in professional tax differ across states. Common exemptions include individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, certain government employees, and individuals below a specified income threshold. The specific exemptions and deductions depend on the state's professional tax regulations.

Credfy.in: Legal Information for Indian businesses

Credfy.in has been a one-stop solution for any business or entrepreneur looking for a lawyer, chartered accountant or company secretary. We have been particularly instrumental in ensuring startups are fully compliant with India`s labyrinthine legal system. Over the past five years, the depth of our offerings, connection with reliable professionals, affordable prices and customer satisfaction has made us the largest online facilitator of legal services in India. We have already served over 120,000 customers and have a steadily growing network of over 1000 professionals from all the major cities (particularly the metros of Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata) on our online platform. In 2016, we launched Libra, a law practice management software, for legal professionals across India.

Starting a Business

Many founders are confused about what kind of entity to register when they start their business. Should it be a private limited company,limited liability partnership , partnership firm, one person company or a sole proprietorship. Each of these has very specific advantages and disadvantages. There is no one type for all businesses. A private limited company registration, for example, would be a good fit for any venture that will look for funding at a later stage. You can contact Credfy.in for all the advice you need. We assure you of great service at a reasonable price. You can find a company name availability here.

Intellectual Property

In modern business, there is no other asset as valuable as intellectual property, and yet so many startups end up neglecting it. But this is surely not advisable, as trademarks, copyrights and patents ensure that you have sole rights to your creation, be it your brand, your designs or your inventions. At Credfy.in, we are well equipped to handle all your IP requirements. We facilitate trademark applications in just three days,copyright registration for all your software, pictures, audio and video content, and can connect you to patent attorneys to conduct a patent search and file your patent applications. You can find a Trademark availability here.

Government Registrations

In India, you need a license for everything in business. Started a manufacturing business? You need aGST Registration and a Trade License. For a food business, you need an FSSAI license. Have employees? You need a Professional Tax registration and Shops & Establishments Act Registration. If that`s not enough, you also need to file GST Returns and Professional Tax Returns.

Legal Documentation

The worst way to approach business is to just get into new partnerships and arenas without examining consequences. By getting a lawyer to draft contracts or agreements with new vendors, employees and investors, you`re ensuring that you have all the downsides covered. At Credfy.in, we connect you to lawyers who will deliver complex documents, fromshareholders agreements and founders` agreements to terms of service/privacy policy and non-disclosure agreements, at a reasonable cost in a few days` time. Well-known startups, such as Holachef and Big Basket, have chosen to connect with a lawyer through us for their documentation work.

Mandatory Compliance

It`s not enough to have started a private limited company or an LLP. You need to comply with all the requirements of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Income Tax Act once you do. You need to inform them of every relevant change you make, whether it is adding a director, removing a partner or increasing authorised share capital. You also need to file annual returns and maintain your accounts. In the case of a private limited company, you even need them audited. At Credfy.in, we facilitate all these services completely online. Which means you can engage a professional on retainer for the year and we`ll ensure that all the formalities are completed for you while you focus on your business.

Libra for Lawyers

The legal fraternity in India comprises largely independent lawyers and small law firms with under five partners. Such practices have a difficult time managing their practices efficiently. Our law practice management software Libra is, therefore, a game-changer, as it will enable lawyers to single-handedly manage their practice. It gives them 24-hour access (on mobile and desktop) to their clients, cases, schedule, bill payments and even nation-wide judgements.Software for lawyer`s offices will have a huge impact on any area of the practice.

Online Professional Tax Registration