What is e Prerana Portal?

In taxation, PRERANA full form is Profession Tax Enrolment Registration And Administration. The e Prerana Portal is an online portal managed by the State Government of Karnataka. Through this portal, the individuals and businesses in Karnataka can enrol, register, file returns and make payments related to Profession Tax (PT). 

In this blog post, we shall discuss important details about e Prerana Portal, including its key features, services offered by the portal and more. 

Purpose of e-Prerana Portal

e-Prerana was developed by the Government of Karnataka. This portal allows the government to manage professional tax within Karnataka state in an efficient and transparent manner. As per Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment Act, 1976, every individual or organization (whether natural or juridical person) engaged in any trade, profession, calling or employment within the state is liable to professional tax on the basis of prescribed Karnataka professional tax slab rates.

The purpose of the e Prerana Portal is to provide an online platform for the enrolment, registration and administration of professional tax for all professionals and employers liable to pay it. The portal makes compliance simpler for individuals and businesses, ensures ease of access and promotes transparency when it comes to professional tax management across the state.

List of Services Available on e-Prerana

Below, we have provided you with the list of services available on e prerena website:-

• Request for New Registration Certificate (RC)

• New RC Request Status Check

• New RC Application Print

• New RC Certificate Grant

• PT Enrolment Application

• Enrolment Application Print

• Enrolment Certificate

• Enrolment Acknowledgement

• e Prerana Login for Self Employed

• e Prerana Employer Login

• e-Payment of PT

Key Features of e-Prerana

The key features of Karnataka Government’s e-Prerana are as follows:

• e-Prerana allows the professional taxpayers residing in Karnataka to submit their returns and make e Prerana PT payment in an electronic mode.

• With the e Prerana Professional Tax Karnataka portal, the professional taxpayers can secure registration certificates under Professional Tax Act online with the need to pay a visit to the PT office.

• Registered employers can easily file their monthly/quarterly/yearly returns and make online payments via e Prerana.

• Additionally, the portal allows the professionals to submit e-returns using Form 4-A.

• On e Prerana, the employers can file Form 5-A for monthly statements and Form 5 for the annual return.

• The portal allows professionals to complete one-time e Prerana enrolment using their PAN or GSTIN. 

• Using the portal, the professionals can also verify their Enrolment Certificate (EC) via QR code scanning.

Professional Tax Registration via e Prerana

In Karnataka state, all the pvt companies that employ at least one employee must obtain a professional tax registration certificate (if the employee earns a monthly gross salary of Rs. 25,000 or above). In case of self employed individuals, a professional tax enrolment certificate must be obtained within 30 days of commencing business or profession. 

For registration, the process needs to be completed online via e-Prerana. In the process, the following steps are involved:

Step 1:  First and foremost, you need to visit the official e-Prerana portal.

Step 2: Then, once you are on the homepage, you must click on the ‘Employer Login’ button visible on the dashboard.

Step 3: Now, on the next screen, you must ‘choose the RC request type’ (RC here means Registration Certificate). You must select ‘TAN Registered Taxpayer’ if your business possesses a TAN. In case you are a freelancer or engaged in any profession, you need to select the ‘PAN Registered Taxpayer’ option instead.

Step 4: Thereafter, you need to provide all the necessary information like name of business, location of business, TAN/PAN and upload all the required documents. Once you have done this, you need to click on the ‘Submit’ option.

Step 5: Upon successful submission, you will receive a URN (Unique Acknowledgement Number).

Step 6: Then, on your registered mobile number, you will receive your username and password for e prerana login. Make sure to save the username and password as they are essential for monthly statements’ filing.

Step 7: Once your application is successfully verified by the concerned authority, you will receive your registration/enrolment certificate. You can download a PDF of the certificate and take its printout for future reference.

Conclusion

e-Prerana is managed by the Karnataka Government. Using this portal, individuals and employers in Karnataka can perform various functions pertaining to profession tax compliance, such as obtaining enrolment certificate, verifying enrolment certificate, filing annual e-return, etc. Need assistance in ITR filing? Connect with our experienced tax consultants at Registrationwala.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the full form of PRERANA in taxation?

A. PRERANA full form is Profession Tax Enrolment Registration And Administration. The e-PRERANA is a portal run by the Karnataka Government for online registration, return filing and payment of profession tax.

Q2. Which portal is the designated portal for Professional Tax in Karnataka?

A. The e-Prerana portal is the designated portal for Professional Tax in Karnataka. Using this portal, individuals can register for Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate.

Q3. Who is liable to pay Profession Tax in Karnataka?

A. As per Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976, all individuals earning a monthly gross income of Rs. 25,000 or above are liable to pay profession tax in Karnataka. Under the Act, working professionals are also required to pay this tax.

Q4. Who is not liable to pay Profession Tax in Karnataka?

A. The following individuals are liable to pay profession tax in Karnataka: (i) Employees earning a gross salary of less than Rs. 25,000 per month are not liable to pay Profession Tax. (ii) Senior citizens aged 60 years and above are exempt from paying Profession Tax. (iii) In addition, persons with specified disabilities are also exempt from paying Profession Tax.

Author: Manish Kumar

I’m Manish Kumar, a content management specialist. I simplify complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, insightful content. As a regular contributor to the Registrationwala portal, I provide updates on finance, Tax, government schemes, compliance, and other incorporation information. My goal is to keep you informed about key industry developments and their impact.