Easy Obtain Professional Tax Registration

Professional tax registration is required for employers and persons engaged in any profession, trade or calling. IndiaFilings offers professional tax registration in most states for Rs.12899/-

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Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax is a tax levied on professions and trades in India. It is a state-level tax and has to be compulsorily paid by every member of staff employed in private companies. The owner of a business is responsible to deduct professional tax from the salaries of his employees and pay the amount so collected to the appropriate government department.

Professional tax is usually a slab-amount based on the gross income of the professional. It is deducted from his income every month. Some of the state governments that have levied professional tax are Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Orissa, Tripura and Madhya Pradesh. In case of salaried employees and wage earners, Employer is liable to deduct professional tax with the State Government. In case of other class of Individuals, this tax is liable to be paid by the person himself. IndiaFilings can help obtain professional tax registration in India, from just Rs.12899.

Reasons to Obtain Professional Tax Registration

Statutory Requirement

Employers in certain states are required to mandatorily obtain professional tax registration, deduct and pay service tax on behalf of employees.

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Avoid Penalty

Failure to obtain professional tax registration or remit professional tax could result in fines and penalties that accrue over time.

Easy Compliance

Compliance with professional tax regulation is easy. Professional tax registration can be obtained easily and compliance maintained easily.

Tax Deductible

A deduction from salary can be claimed by the taxpayer on account of professional tax paid. The deduction for professional tax will be allowed in the year in which the tax is actually paid by the employee.

State Government Tax

State Governments and Local Authorities are empowered to collect professional taxes on professions, trades, callings and employment. The amount of professional tax collected does not exceed Rs.2500 per annum.

Identity and Address Proof

Identity and address proof will be required for all directors and shareholders of the company to be incorporated. In case of Indian nationals, PAN is mandatory. For foreign nationals, apostilled or notarised copy of passport must be submitted mandatorily. All documents submitted must be valid. Residence proof documents like bank statement or electricity bill must be less than 2 months old.

Registered Office Proof

All companies must have a registered office in India. To prove access to the registered office, a recent copy of the electricity bill or property tax receipt or water bill must be submitted. Along with the utility bill, rental agreement or sale deed and a letter from the landlord with his/her consent to use the office as a registered office of a company must be submitted.

How many people are required to incorporate a Limited Company?

To incorporate a Limited Company, a minimum of seven people are required. A Limited Company must have a minimum of three Directors and seven shareholders.

What are the requirements to be a Director?

The Director needs to be over 18 years of age and must be a natural person. There are no limitations in terms of citizenship or residency. Therefore, even foreign nationals can be Directors in a Indian Private Limited Company.

What is the capital required to start a Limited Company?

You can start a Limited Company with any amount of capital. However, fee must be paid to the Government for issuing a minimum of shares worth Rs.5 lakhs [Authorized Capital Fee] during the incorporation of the Company. There is no requirement to show proof of capital invested during the incorporation process.

Is an office required for starting a Limited Company?

An address in India where the registered office of the Company will be situated is required. The premises can be a commercial / industrial / residential where communication from the MCA will be received.

Do I have to be present in person to incorporate a Limited Company?

No, you will not have to be present at our office or appear at any office for the incorporation of a Limited Company. All the documents can be scanned and sent through email to our office. Some documents will also have to be couriered to our office.

What are the documents required for incorporation?

Identity proof and address proof is mandatory for all the proposed Directors of the Company. PAN Card is mandatory for Indian Nationals. In addition, the landlord of the registered office premises must provide a No Objection Certificate for having the registered office in his/her premises and must submit his/her identity proof and address proof.

How long will it take to incorporate a Company?

IndiaFilings.com can incorporate a Limited Company for in 14-20 days. The time taken for incorporation will depend on submission of relevant documents by the client and speed of Government Approvals. To ensure speedy incorporation, please choose a unique name for your Company and ensure you have all the required documents prior to starting the incorporation process.

How long is the incorporation of the Company valid for?

Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in-existence as long as the annual compliances are met with regularly. In case, annual compliances are not complied with, the Company will become a Dormant Company and maybe struck off from the register after a period of time. A struck-off Company can be revived for a period of upto 20 years.

What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?

Director Identification Number is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. It is mandatory for all present or proposed Directors to have a Director Identification Number. Director Identification Number never expires and a person can have only one Director Identification Number.

What is authorized capital fee?

Authorized capital of a Company is the amount of shares a company can issue to it shareholders. Companies have to pay the Government an authorized capital fee to issue shares in a Company. Companies have to pay authorized capital fee for a minimum of Rs.5 lakhs.

What are the statutory compliances required for a Limited Company?

A limited company must hold a Board Meeting atleast once in every 3 months. In addition to the Board Meetings, an Annual General Meeting must be conducted by the Private Limited Company, atleast once every year.

Can NRIs / Foreign Nationals be a Director in a Limited Company?

Yes, a NRI or Foreign National can be a Director in a Limited Company after obtaining Director Identification Number. However, atleast one Director on the Board of Directors must be a Resident India.

Can NRIs / Foreigners hold shares of a Limited Company?

Yes, NRIs / Foreign Nationals / Foreign Companies can hold shares of a Limited Company subject to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Guidelines.

What are FDI Guidelines for Foreigners in a Limited Company?

100% Foreign Direct Investment is allowed in India in many of the industries under the Automatic Route. Under the Automatic Route, only a post-investment filing is necessary with the RBI indicating the nature of investment made. There are a few industries that require prior approval from the RBI, in such cases, approval must first be obtained from RBI prior to investment.

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Professional tax registration for employers having less than 20 employees.

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EMI: Rs.1152 for 12 months*

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Professional tax registration for employers having less than 40 employees.

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Professional tax registration for employers having more than 40 employees.

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How we help with professional tax registration

IndiaFilings.com can apply help you obtain professional tax registration in 5 - 10 working days.

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Application Preparation

Our Professional Tax Expert will assess your business and prepare the documentation for professional tax application with the State Government.

Application Filing

Signed professional tax application is submitted with the relevant department by an experienced IndiaFilings expert in the same city or town.

Registration

Application is scrutinized by the Government department. If the application is in order, professional tax registration is provided.

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Easy Obtain Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax Registration

Reasons to Obtain Professional Tax Registration

Statutory Requirement

Avoid Penalty

Easy Compliance

Tax Deductible

State Government Tax

Identity and Address Proof

Registered Office Proof

How many people are required to incorporate a Limited Company?

What are the requirements to be a Director?

What is the capital required to start a Limited Company?

Is an office required for starting a Limited Company?

Do I have to be present in person to incorporate a Limited Company?

What are the documents required for incorporation?

How long will it take to incorporate a Company?

How long is the incorporation of the Company valid for?

What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?

What is authorized capital fee?

What are the statutory compliances required for a Limited Company?

Can NRIs / Foreign Nationals be a Director in a Limited Company?

Can NRIs / Foreigners hold shares of a Limited Company?

What are FDI Guidelines for Foreigners in a Limited Company?

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