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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 checked: 27 Sep 2026

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

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 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 turnoverOfficial fee
Any turnoverUp 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

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Enrol: Register with the corporation when you start.
  3. Apply online at chennaicorporation.gov.in.
  4. Pay the official fee: Up to ₹1,250 per half-year (₹2,500 a year), by income; companies also pay Company Tax.
  5. 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.

Common questions

Who has to pay professional tax in Tamil Nadu?
Businesses and employers in Tamil Nadu, collected by the Greater Chennai Corporation (local body). An employer also deducts it from staff salaries.
How much is professional tax in Tamil Nadu?
For a business the rate is Up to ₹1,250 per half-year (₹2,500 a year), by income; companies also pay Company Tax. 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 Tamil Nadu?
Half-yearly: by 30 September and 31 March. Register with the corporation when you start.
Where do I pay professional tax in Tamil Nadu?
On chennaicorporation.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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