PROFESSIONAL TAX

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I would like the experts and professional to kindly clarify, if a company has multiple offices / godown in a state, then what would be the professional tax amount for that particular company as a employer. whether it would ₹ 2500/- per annum or ₹ 2500/- multiplied by no. of offices/godowns in that particular state.

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AI Summary

Professional Tax Liability: Is It 2,500 Annually Per Company or Per Office? State Rules Vary. A company inquired about the professional tax liability for multiple offices in a state, questioning whether the tax is a flat 2,500 annually or multiplied by the number of offices. Responses varied: one suggested tax is due for each office within local municipal jurisdictions; another highlighted that tax is state-specific, with a maximum of 2,500 per office. Another response noted that professional tax applies to each business entity, but some states impose it per location. A final reply emphasized that, generally, a company is treated as one entity, but state definitions may vary, requiring separate tax per office.