Overview
What is Professional Tax Registration?
Professional Tax Registration in Visakhapatnam District — in brief
Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied on persons earning income through employment, trade, profession or calling. In Telangana and most Indian states, employers must obtain a Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) to deduct PT from employees' salaries and a Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (PTEC) for their own profession. PT is deducted monthly and deposited with the state commercial tax department. The maximum PT payable is ₹2,500 per year per person. For clients in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, Lorven Tax handles every step online with CA review and status updates.
Reviewed by the Lorven Tax CA team · Last updated 31 Oct 2026
- Service category
- Compliance
- Typical timeline
- 3–7 business days
- Government fee
- ₹1,000–₹5,000 (state-specific; Telangana PT enrolment and registration fees vary by category)
- Professional fee
- Starts at ₹2,499
- Process
- 100% online, CA-reviewed
- Coverage
- Visakhapatnam District (Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh)
When this becomes important
- Before funding, a loan, a tender, an audit or major vendor onboarding
- When ownership, address, business activity or filing status changes
- After a notice, mismatch, portal query or department communication
What we verify before filing
- Legal name, PAN, address and authorised signatory consistency
- Thresholds, category rules, due dates and late-fee exposure
- Supporting documents, portal access and compliance history
- Professional tax
- Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987 — salaried: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001–₹20,000, ₹200 above ₹20,000; capped at ₹2,500 a year
Benefits
Why get Professional Tax Registration?
Mandatory compliance
non-registration attracts penalties under state PT acts
PT paid by employees and employers is deductible under the Income Tax Act
PT registration required for shop establishment, GST and bank account formalities in many states
Streamlined monthly deduction process through payroll integration
Separate enrolment for employer and registration for employee deductions
State-specific compliance
we handle Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states
Eligibility
Who can apply?
- 1All employers in states where professional tax is applicable
- 2Self-employed professionals, traders and business owners
- 3Companies, LLPs, firms and sole proprietorships with any employees
- 4Individuals practising a profession such as CA, doctor, lawyer or architect
What's included in our service
- Eligibility check and structure advisory
- Document checklist and application preparation
- Government portal filing and professional follow-up
- Post-approval compliance guidance
Checklist
Documents required
Exact documents vary by case — your CA shares a precise checklist after the first review call.
Process
How professional tax registration works
- 1
Share your documents
Send KYC, business details and the required documents. We review eligibility and flag gaps before filing.
- 2
Preparation & CA review
Our team prepares the application, declarations and supporting records in the format the portal or authority requires.
- 3
Filing & follow-up
We file and track the ARN, SRN or acknowledgement, and respond to any objection, clarification or department query.
- 4
Certificate & compliance guide
You receive the certificate, acknowledgement or report, plus a checklist for renewals and recurring compliance.
Fees & timeline
Cost and time to expect
Confirmed in writing before work starts
₹1,000–₹5,000 (state-specific; Telangana PT enrolment and registration fees vary by category)
Subject to portal processing
What you receive
Professional Tax Registration completed with clean records, documented filings and a practical compliance calendar.
FAQs
Professional Tax Registration: frequently asked questions
Professional tax: Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987 — salaried: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001–₹20,000, ₹200 above ₹20,000; capped at ₹2,500 a year. Lorven Tax handles these state-specific steps for clients in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Our professional fee starts at ₹2,499; government fees are charged at actuals. Call or WhatsApp +91 94921 37975 for the exact fee for your case.
No. Professional tax is a state subject and not all states levy it. States where PT is applicable include Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and others. States like Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh do not levy professional tax.
PTRC (Professional Tax Registration Certificate) is obtained by employers who deduct professional tax from employees' salaries and remit it to the government. PTEC (Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate) is obtained by business entities and self-employed professionals for their own professional tax liability. Both are required for companies and LLPs in applicable states.
The maximum professional tax is ₹2,500 per person per year under the Constitution of India (Article 276). State-specific slab rates determine the actual monthly deduction — in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, employees earning above ₹20,000 per month pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). We advise on the exact slab applicable to your payroll.
Professional Tax Registration typically takes 3–7 business days, subject to document readiness and government portal processing times.
Yes. We support professional tax registration for clients in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, including document review, portal filing, professional follow-up and post-completion guidance.
Most work is completed online through phone, WhatsApp, email and secure document sharing. If an authority requires a physical step, we tell you upfront and coordinate it.