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Professional tax in Kerala

Professional tax in Kerala

The yearly rate for a business in Kerala, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Rate for a business

Half-yearly slabs set by local body law, up to ₹2,500 a year. Slab amounts To confirm

Pay by

Paid every half year to the local body; dates To confirm

Enrol

Not confirmed

Official rate To confirm 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 Kerala it is collected by the Local self government institution (municipal corporation, municipality or panchayat).

Deduction from staff salaries

Not confirmed.

Yearly rate for the business

Yearly turnover	Official fee
Any turnover	Half-yearly slabs set by local body law, up to ₹2,500 a year. Slab amounts To confirm

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: Not confirmed.
Apply online at professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in.
Pay the official fee: Half-yearly slabs set by local body law, up to ₹2,500 a year. Slab amounts To confirm.
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Paid every half year to the local body; dates To confirm.

Where to apply

Local self government institution (municipal corporation, municipality or panchayat). Official portal: professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in.

Common questions

Who has to pay professional tax in Kerala?

Businesses and employers in Kerala, collected by the Local self government institution (municipal corporation, municipality or panchayat). An employer also deducts it from staff salaries.

How much is professional tax in Kerala?

For a business the rate is Half-yearly slabs set by local body law, up to ₹2,500 a year. Slab amounts To confirm. We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. Check the table above for your business and turnover.

When is professional tax due in Kerala?

Paid every half year to the local body; dates To confirm. Not confirmed.

Where do I pay professional tax in Kerala?

On professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in.

Is Govt License a government website?

No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.