Last updated: 29 August 2026
Which Telangana tax portal should you use?
Telangana's tax-payment system is no longer accurately described as one general portal for VAT, CST, Professional Tax, Luxury Tax and Entry Tax. After introduction of GST, most GST liabilities are handled through the national GST system, while the Telangana Commercial Taxes Department continues to provide Profession Tax and departmental or legacy-tax services.
Profession Tax
Use the Telangana Commercial Taxes Department's dedicated Profession Tax portal for registration, e-payment, e-receipt, rate schedule and related services.
GST
GST registration, returns, challan generation and tax payment are ordinarily handled through the official GST portal.
VAT / CST / TOT legacy matters
Telangana CTD continues to retain VAT/CST/TOT sections and legacy services. Use these only where a liability, assessment, return, demand or payment relates to the applicable pre-GST or continuing statutory regime.
Departmental e-Payment
The Telangana Commercial Taxes e-Payment page remains available and asks for tax type, TIN/GRN, payment purpose, tax period and amount.
Do not select an old tax head merely because it appears in a legacy menu. Use the tax head applicable to the liability or demand you are paying. For GST liabilities, use the GST portal unless an official departmental notice specifically directs otherwise.
How to pay Telangana Profession Tax online
The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department now provides a dedicated Profession Tax portal for new registration, existing-dealer login, e-payment, e-receipt, status tracking and rate information.
Choose PT e-Payment & e-Receipt.
Enter the PTIN/GRN and other required taxpayer details.
Select the correct payment purpose.
The online system provides options including return tax, other-than-return tax and other eligible payment categories.
Enter the tax period and amount.
For employee-related monthly liability, use the salary/wage slabs and employee count shown by the official portal.
Proceed to payment and save the receipt.
After successful payment, retain the electronic receipt and transaction details for your records.
Telangana Profession Tax rates for employees
The current official Telangana Profession Tax schedule specifies the following monthly rates for salary and wage earners:
| Monthly salary / wage |
Profession Tax |
| Up to ₹15,000 |
Nil |
| ₹15,001 to ₹20,000 |
₹150 per month |
| Above ₹20,000 |
₹200 per month |
Other professions, trades, businesses, directors, partners, contractors and categories can have separate annual rates under the statutory schedule. Always check the current official schedule before payment.
View official Profession Tax schedule
How to pay GST for a Telangana business
GST is governed primarily by the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Telangana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, together with the applicable rules, notifications and amendments.
Sign in with the registered GST credentials.
Use the taxpayer services relevant to your return, ledger or liability.
Create or use the appropriate challan.
Confirm the tax heads and amounts before payment.
Complete payment using an available mode.
Save the challan/payment reference and verify that the electronic cash ledger or relevant liability reflects the transaction.
Telangana Commercial Taxes e-Payment for legacy or departmental dues
The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department continues to maintain an e-Payment page. It requests the tax type, TIN/GRN, payment purpose, tax period, amount, remarks and date. Use this facility only for a tax or liability for which the Telangana CTD portal is the proper payment channel.
Select the applicable tax type.
Do not rely on historical labels unless they match your assessment, demand, return or statutory liability.
Enter TIN/GRN and payment details.
Confirm the taxpayer/firm name, purpose, tax period and amount.
Submit and complete bank payment.
Follow the government portal instructions and retain the acknowledgement or challan.
Check challan generation.
The CTD portal states that challans are generated after bank-scroll validation through cyber treasuries, which can normally take a few days.
Current laws relevant to Telangana commercial taxes
GST
For intra-State supplies in Telangana, the principal State GST law is the Telangana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, read with the TGST Rules and corresponding CGST/IGST legislation, notifications, circulars and amendments.
Profession Tax
Profession Tax in Telangana is administered under the Telangana Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987, together with the applicable rules, schedule, forms, government orders and notifications.
VAT and CST
The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department continues to publish VAT and CST legislation and legacy services. These laws remain relevant to applicable historical assessments, disputes, arrears and transactions or goods that continue outside the general GST framework where legally applicable.
Legal-position note: The existence of an older tax heading on the CTD website does not by itself mean that every taxpayer must pay that levy today. Liability depends on the applicable statute, tax period, nature of transaction and any assessment or demand issued by the competent authority.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay Telangana Profession Tax online?
Yes. Telangana CTD operates a dedicated Profession Tax portal with e-payment and e-receipt facilities.
Should GST be paid on the Telangana Commercial Taxes e-Payment page?
Ordinary GST payments are made through the official GST system. Use the Telangana CTD e-Payment page only when it is the correct channel for the particular departmental or legacy liability.
Are VAT and CST completely irrelevant after GST?
No. They can still matter for legacy assessments, arrears, disputes and legally continuing transactions or goods. They should not, however, be presented as the normal tax-payment method for every current Telangana business.
Where can I download a Profession Tax receipt?
Use the PT e-Payment & e-Receipt facility on the official Telangana Profession Tax portal and retain the transaction details after payment.
