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Professional tax in Odisha
The yearly rate for a business in Odisha, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The yearly rate for a business in Odisha, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay. Key facts: Rate for a business: ₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakh; Pay by: Employers deposit every month through the Odisha Treasury; the annual return is due within 3 months of the year end; Enrol: Registration is online, instant and free.
Source: odishatax.gov.in, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Official rate Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source
What it is and who pays
Professional tax is a state tax. A business or its owner pays a yearly amount, and an employer also deducts it from staff salaries and pays it to the state. In Odisha it is collected by the Commercial Tax and GST Organisation, Odisha.
Deduction from staff salaries
Deduct from each salary at the rates above and deposit every month.
Yearly rate for the business
| Yearly turnover | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Any turnover | ₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakh |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- PAN
- Aadhaar
- Business address proof
- GST or Shops and Establishments certificate
- Employee list with salaries
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Enrol: Registration is online, instant and free.
- Apply online at odishatax.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: ₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakh.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Employers deposit every month through the Odisha Treasury; the annual return is due within 3 months of the year end.
Where to apply
Commercial Tax and GST Organisation, Odisha. Official portal: odishatax.gov.in.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.
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If you operate without it
Late or missed professional tax attracts interest and a penalty under the state law. The rate differs by state, so we do not show an amount here.
Law: The state's professional tax law (made under Article 276 of the Constitution)
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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Wrong enrolment or registration type (employer or self-employed) | Choose the type that matches you. An employer registers to deduct tax from staff, a professional enrols for himself or herself. |
| PAN, address or business details do not match | Use the same name, PAN and address as in your GST or Shops Act registration. |
| Fee not paid or challan not matched | Pay again through the portal and keep the challan number. |
| Documents are unclear or missing | Upload clear scans of the ID, address proof and the business proof the portal lists. |
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Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
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