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Professional tax in Tamil Nadu
The yearly rate for a business in Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay. Key facts: Rate for a business: Up to ₹1,250 per half-year (₹2,500 a year), by income; companies also pay Company Tax; Pay by: Half-yearly: by 30 September and 31 March; Enrol: Register with the corporation when you start.
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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 Tamil Nadu it is collected by the Greater Chennai Corporation (local body).
Deduction from staff salaries
Deduct half-yearly profession tax from staff salaries and pay it to the corporation.
Yearly rate for the business
| Yearly turnover | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Any turnover | Up to ₹1,250 per half-year (₹2,500 a year), by income; companies also pay Company Tax |
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: Register with the corporation when you start.
- Apply online at chennaicorporation.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: Up to ₹1,250 per half-year (₹2,500 a year), by income; companies also pay Company Tax.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Half-yearly: by 30 September and 31 March.
Where to apply
Greater Chennai Corporation (local body). Official portal: chennaicorporation.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
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.