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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 checked: 27 Sep 2026
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
Official rate Checked on official site 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.
Common questions
Who has to pay professional tax in Odisha?
Businesses and employers in Odisha, collected by the Commercial Tax and GST Organisation, Odisha. An employer also deducts it from staff salaries.
How much is professional tax in Odisha?
For a business the rate is ₹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. Check the table above for your business and turnover.
When is professional tax due in Odisha?
Employers deposit every month through the Odisha Treasury; the annual return is due within 3 months of the year end. Registration is online, instant and free.
Where do I pay professional tax in Odisha?
On odishatax.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.
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