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Monthly salary up to ₹25,000 — Nil
Current PT slabs in Karnataka
Monthly income
Tax payable
Up to ₹25,000
Nil
Above ₹25,000
₹200 per month
Registration form
Form-1A (employer), Form-2 (PTEC for self-employed)
When to register
Mandatory for all employers — register within 30 days of becoming liable
Filing frequency
Monthly — by 20th of following month (PTRC). Annual ₹2,500 by 30 April for PTEC
Penalty
1.25% interest per month + ₹250 – ₹5,000 penalty
Where to file / pay
pt.kar.nic.in
Karnataka specifics
Simplified slab structure since 2023 Karnataka Budget — no more multi-slab
Below ₹25k = entirely PT-free (huge relief vs older ₹15k threshold)
PTEC (self-employed enrollment) is a flat ₹2,500/year payable upfront
Bangalore-based startups must register within 30 days of hiring first employee above threshold
FAQ
Karnataka PT rate for ₹30,000 salary?
₹200 per month (single flat slab above ₹25,000 threshold). Annual: ₹2,400 — within the ₹2,500 cap.
Do I need PTEC if I am a freelancer in Bengaluru?
Yes — register for PTEC and pay flat ₹2,500/year by 30 April. Failure attracts interest and penalty.
When is monthly PTRC due?
20th of the following month. e.g. April PT is due by 20 May.
PT in other states