Professional Tax Registration & Return Filing – Maharashtra (PTRC/PTEC)
Get your Maharashtra professional tax registration and returns handled online by our expert CA team. We apply for PTRC (for employers) or PTEC (for self-employed persons, firms and companies), set up your MahaGST profile and file your PT returns — so you stay compliant without chasing the portal.
Professional fee from ₹1,499 + GST for registration
Get Your PT Registration
Share your details — our tax expert will call you back, confirm whether you need PTRC or PTEC and the documents we need.
PTRC vs PTEC: which professional tax registration do you need?
Professional tax in Maharashtra is a state tax under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975. Which certificate you need depends on whether you pay salaries or earn from your own profession or business.
| PTRC | PTEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Professional Tax Registration Certificate | Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate |
| Who needs it | Employers who pay salary or wages to employees | Self-employed professionals, traders, firms and companies liable to pay PT for themselves |
| What you do | Deduct PT from employees’ pay and deposit it with the state | Pay your own PT each year |
| Returns | Filed on the MahaGST portal as per the notified frequency | Filed and paid on the MahaGST portal as per the notified due dates |
| Our service | Registration, monthly or annual return filing | Registration; ask us about return support |
Professional tax registration and return filing plans
Our fee is per registration or per return period, as shown on each plan. Every plan covers document checking, MahaGST portal work and confirmation to you.
PT Registration
PTRC for employers • PTEC for self-employed
- One registration: PTRC or PTEC
- Document and eligibility check
- MahaGST portal application
- Follow-up until the certificate is issued
- Certificate shared with you
- Guidance on first return and payment
PT Annual Return
Yearly PTRC filer • one state
- Annual PT return for one registration
- Data and payment-detail check
- Preparation and online filing
- Filing acknowledgement shared
- Reminders before the due date
- Guidance on challan payment
PT Monthly Returns
Monthly PTRC filer • one state
- Monthly PT return for one registration
- Employee count and salary-data check
- Preparation and online filing
- Filing acknowledgement shared
- Reminders before each due date
- Guidance on challan payment
Prices are per registration or per return period. Not included: appeals, corrections and replies to notices. Notice replies and corrections are quoted separately. Professional tax payable to the government is separate: it is paid by you or deducted from your employees’ pay, and government fees, if any, are extra.
What professional tax compliance costs
Three things make up the total: the tax itself, any government fees, and our professional fee. Only our professional fee is charged by us.
| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tax payable | As per Maharashtra PT rules | Paid by you, or deducted from your employees’ pay and deposited. The maximum is ₹2,500 per person per year. |
| Government fees | If any, extra | Paid at actuals on your behalf where applicable; not part of our professional fee. |
| Our fee – registration | ₹1,499 + GST | One-time, per registration (PTRC or PTEC). |
| Our fee – annual return | ₹2,499 + GST per year | For a yearly PTRC filer, one state. |
| Our fee – monthly return | ₹799 + GST per month | For a monthly PTRC filer, one state. |
| Corrections and notice replies | Quoted separately | Not included in any plan. A fixed quote is given after we review the notice or error. |
How professional tax compliance works for employers
Whether you file monthly or yearly depends on your registration and the Maharashtra PT rules. Due dates are as notified by the department, and we remind you before each one.
| Step | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Register | Apply for PTRC (employer) and/or PTEC (self-employed) on the MahaGST portal | We prepare and file; you sign off |
| 2. Deduct | PT is deducted from each employee’s pay as per the Maharashtra rate for their salary | Your payroll |
| 3. Pay | PT is deposited through a challan on the MahaGST portal as per the notified due dates | You pay; we guide on the challan |
| 4. File return | Monthly or annual PT return, as applicable, as per the notified due dates | We prepare and file |
Get registered
Employers with staff need PTRC; self-employed persons need PTEC.
Deduct PT
PT is deducted from employees’ pay as per the state rules.
Pay and file
Deposit the tax and file the return on the MahaGST portal.
Keep records
Keep challans and acknowledgements safely for future reference.
Late payment and non-filing of professional tax
Under the Maharashtra PT Act, delays and defaults attract interest and penalty. The exact rates and amounts are as per the Act and rules in force, so check them before relying on any figure.
| Default | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Not registering although liable | Penalty as per the Maharashtra PT Act; tax for earlier periods may also become payable |
| PT not deducted or not deposited on time | Interest and penalty as per the Act, plus the tax itself |
| Return not filed by the due date | Late-filing penalty as per the Act and rules |
| Wrong details in the return | Correction may be needed; notices may follow |
Why on-time compliance matters
- Interest and penalty keep adding up while the default continues.
- Your employees’ PT deductions must match what you deposit.
- Clean PT records help during bank, tender and audit checks.
Already received a PT notice?
- Share the notice with us and we will review it.
- Corrections and notice replies are not included in our plans.
- We give you a fixed quote after reviewing the notice.
Who needs professional tax registration in Maharashtra?
Anyone who employs staff in Maharashtra, or earns from a profession, trade, calling or employment there, should check whether PT applies to them.
You are likely to need registration if you are
- An employer with employees in Maharashtra (PTRC)
- A company, LLP or partnership firm operating in Maharashtra
- A self-employed professional such as a doctor, lawyer, architect or consultant (PTEC)
- A trader, shop owner or business owner in Maharashtra (PTEC)
Good to know
- Employees’ PT is deducted by the employer, so employers need PTRC.
- Firms and companies may also need PTEC for the business itself.
- Not sure which applies? Talk to our team →
Documents required for professional tax registration
Clear scans or photos over email or WhatsApp are enough. These are the usual documents.
Identity
- PAN of the business and proprietor, director or partner
- Aadhaar of proprietor, director or partner
- Email ID and mobile number
Business proof
- Business address proof
- Entity registration proof: GST, Shop Act or incorporation certificate, as applicable
Bank details
- Bank account details of the business
- Cancelled cheque or bank statement if asked
Employees (for PTRC)
- Number of employees
- Salary details of employees
- Payroll month and wages data
How our professional tax service works
Talk to us
Fill the form or WhatsApp us. We confirm PTRC or PTEC and the right plan.
Share documents
Send your documents and employee details on email or WhatsApp.
We prepare & you approve
Our CAs prepare the application or return and share it for your OK.
Filed & confirmed
We file on the MahaGST portal and share the acknowledgement or certificate.
Your professional tax work is handled by expert CAs
MDF Consultancy Services runs mydigitalfiling.in from Agra and serves businesses across India, including Maharashtra. Every registration and return is prepared and checked by our expert CA team — not by software alone.
Expert CA team
Every application and return is reviewed before filing.
Clear pricing
Fixed fees, shown + GST, with no hidden extras.
Data kept private
Your documents are used only for your filing.
Help after filing
Notice replies and corrections are quoted separately.
Money-back guarantee
If we are unable to complete your professional tax service, or you are not satisfied with our service, we refund our professional fee in full — only government fees already paid on your behalf are deducted, as per our refund policy. Refund requests can be raised within 30 days of payment.
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Professional tax Maharashtra – frequently asked questions
How do I pay PTRC online in Maharashtra?
Professional tax for employers is paid online through the MahaGST portal (mahagst.gov.in). You log in with your PTRC credentials, generate the payment challan for the period, and pay through the available online modes. We guide you through the challan and filing, and the amount payable is as per the Maharashtra PT rules.
What is the difference between PTEC and PTRC?
PTRC (Professional Tax Registration Certificate) is for employers who deduct professional tax from their employees’ pay and deposit it. PTEC (Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate) is for self-employed professionals, traders, firms and companies who pay professional tax on their own account. A business can need both.
Who needs professional tax registration in Maharashtra?
Employers with employees in Maharashtra need PTRC. Self-employed professionals, traders, firms and companies liable to pay professional tax need PTEC. Professional tax is a state tax under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975.
How is a professional tax return filed?
Returns are filed online on the MahaGST portal. Employers with a PTRC file a monthly or annual return, depending on their registration and the notified rules, showing employee count, wages and tax deducted. We prepare the return from your data and file it as per the notified due dates.
What is the penalty for late filing or late payment of professional tax?
Late payment attracts interest, and delayed or missed returns can attract a penalty, under the Maharashtra PT Act. The exact rates and amounts are as per the Act and rules in force, so we do not quote fixed figures here. Filing on time avoids both.
What documents are required for professional tax registration?
PAN, Aadhaar of the proprietor, director or partner, business address proof, entity registration proof (GST, Shop Act or incorporation certificate, as applicable), bank details, email ID and mobile number. For PTRC, we also need the employee count and salary details.
How long does professional tax registration take?
It depends on how quickly your documents are complete and on the department’s verification on the MahaGST portal. We file the application once your documents are ready and follow up until the certificate is issued; we cannot promise a fixed date.
Can you handle professional tax for multiple employees?
Yes. A single PTRC covers the employer’s deductions for all its employees in Maharashtra. Share the employee count and salary details and we prepare the return accordingly. Our plans are priced per registration or per return period, not per employee.
Reviewed by the MDF Tax Team • Last updated: 9 October 2026 • Source: MahaGST portal, Government of Maharashtra. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rates, due dates and procedures are as per the Maharashtra PT rules in force.
Ready to register for professional tax?
Send your documents today — our CA team prepares and files your PTRC or PTEC application and your PT returns on the MahaGST portal.
