Terms & Conditions - Professional Tax

Welcome to Bizeneed India Private Limited. These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of Professional Tax (PT) Registration services on the Bizeneed platform. These Terms are framed in accordance with the respective State Professional Tax Acts, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and all other applicable Indian laws and regulations. By engaging our Professional Tax services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.

• These Terms apply to all businesses, LLPs, partnerships, and corporate entities seeking Professional Tax Registration services
• The Platform operates as a technology-enabled intermediary connecting users with qualified professionals for compliance and advisory services
• By purchasing this service, you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms
• If you act on behalf of a company or legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms
• Continued use of the service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
• Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to legal@bizeneed.in

The Professional Tax services provided by Bizeneed India Private Limited cover the complete lifecycle of Professional Tax compliance across applicable Indian states. Our services include: PT Registration assistance with the respective State Commercial Tax / Professional Tax Department, monthly PT return filing and challan payment processing, annual PT return filing (Form 2, Form 3 as applicable per state), PT enrollment for new employees and registration of new businesses, PT deduction from employee salaries as per state-defined slabs, liaison with State Tax Authorities for queries and clarifications, assistance with PT certificate issuance and renewal, compliance with statutory requirements under applicable State Professional Tax Acts, PT payment across multiple states for multi-state businesses, and assistance with PT registration for proprietorships, partnerships, companies, and LLPs. Services do not include PT assessment proceedings, tax litigation, or refund applications with state tax authorities.

• Professional Tax Registration with the respective State Commercial Tax / Professional Tax Department
• Monthly PT return filing and challan payment processing
• Annual PT return filing (Form 2, Form 3 as applicable per state)
• PT enrollment for new employees and registration for new businesses
• PT deduction from employee salaries as per state-defined slabs
• Liaison with State Tax Authorities for queries and clarifications
• Assistance with PT certificate issuance and renewal
• PT registration for proprietorships, partnerships, companies, and LLPs
• Multi-state PT compliance for businesses operating across states

The client (you) is responsible for providing accurate, complete, and timely information required for PT registration and ongoing compliance. You must provide employee details including names, designations, dates of joining, salary details, and PAN. You must provide salary records for all employees on a monthly basis, including gross salary, deductions, and net pay, to enable accurate PT calculation and deduction. You must provide registered office details including the complete registered office address, correspondence address, and branch addresses if the business operates from multiple locations. You are responsible for maintaining accurate employee salary records and ensuring PT is deducted at the applicable state-defined rates before disbursing salaries. You must inform Bizeneed of any changes to employee headcount, salary structures, or business addresses within 7 days of such changes.

• Provide accurate employee details - names, designations, dates of joining, salary, and PAN
• Provide monthly salary records - gross salary, deductions, and net pay for PT calculation
• Provide registered office address, correspondence address, and branch addresses
• Maintain accurate employee salary records and ensure PT is deducted before salary disbursement
• Inform Bizeneed of changes to employee headcount, salary structures, or business addresses within 7 days
• Co-operate with Bizeneed for any queries or requests from State Tax Authorities
• Make timely payments of PT dues as per statutory requirements
• Inform Bizeneed immediately if the business opens/closes branches in any state

Service fees for Professional Tax are as communicated at the time of engagement and become binding upon your acceptance. Government fees for PT registration, monthly challan payments, and statutory payments are billed separately and are payable in addition to our professional fees. Late payments may attract interest at 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law, calculated from the due date until the date of actual payment. All payments must be made through official payment channels. We reserve the right to suspend or restrict PT compliance services for accounts with overdue payments exceeding 30 days. Subscription-based ongoing PT compliance services are billed in advance on a monthly basis and auto-renew unless cancelled at least 7 days before the renewal date.

• Service fees are as communicated at the time of engagement and are binding upon acceptance
• Government fees, PT challan payments, and third-party charges are billed separately
• Late payments attract interest at 18% per annum calculated from the due date
• Subscription-based services are billed in advance on a monthly basis
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 7 days before the renewal date
• All payments must be made through official payment gateways integrated with the Platform
• Services may be suspended for accounts with overdue payments exceeding 30 days
• Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy available at /refund-policy

Bizeneed endeavours to complete Professional Tax Registration within 7-15 business days from the date of receipt of all required documents and information from the client. The actual timeline depends on the completeness of information provided, the respective State Tax Department workload, the number of employees, and any additional verification requirements from the authorities. Timeline commencement begins only after all mandatory documents are received and verified. Delays caused by incomplete information, non-cooperation from the client, or delays by government authorities are outside our control and do not constitute a breach of service. Monthly PT return filing timelines are aligned with statutory due dates. Any delays in monthly filing will be communicated in advance.

• PT Registration: 7-15 business days from receipt of all complete documents
• Timeline begins only after all mandatory documents and information are received
• Delays due to incomplete information or client non-cooperation are excluded from SLA
• Delays by State Tax Authorities or regulatory bodies are outside our control
• Monthly PT returns must be filed within statutory due dates as per state requirements
• Timelines are indicative and subject to change based on government processes
• Expedited processing may be available for additional fees

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, business data, employee records, financial information, salary details, and trade secrets shared during the course of service delivery. Bizeneed agrees not to disclose, share, or use client data except for the purpose of providing Professional Tax registration and compliance services. Client data will be stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. Our team members and associated professionals are bound by strict confidentiality obligations. We will not share client information with third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law or for service delivery purposes. You agree not to share any confidential information received from Bizeneed, including methodology, pricing, or process documentation.

• Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality of all shared information
• Client data, employee records, and financial information will not be disclosed to third parties
• Data is stored using industry-standard encryption and security measures
• Team members are bound by strict confidentiality obligations
• Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the service relationship
• Either party may disclose confidential information if required by law or court order
• Breach of confidentiality may result in immediate termination and legal action

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Bizeneed India Private Limited's aggregate liability under any service engagement shall not exceed the service fees paid by you for the specific Professional Tax service in the preceding 12 months. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or any other financial loss arising from the use or inability to use our services. We are not liable for penalties, fines, or adverse actions imposed by State Tax Authorities on account of incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the client. We are not liable for delays, errors, or rejections caused by State Tax Authorities.

• Aggregate liability limited to fees paid for the specific Professional Tax service in the preceding 12 months
• No liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• No liability for penalties, fines, or adverse actions by State Tax Authorities due to client-provided inaccurate information
• Not liable for delays, errors, or rejections caused by State Tax Authorities
• Not liable for losses arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or delayed information provided by you
• No liability for service interruptions due to force majeure events
• Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for fraud

Either party may terminate the Professional Tax service relationship by providing not less than 30 days' prior written notice to the other party. Bizeneed may immediately suspend or terminate PT services without prior notice if you breach these Terms, fail to make payments when due, provide false or inaccurate information, or engage in activities that harm our business interests. Upon termination, all outstanding fees and charges become immediately due and payable. We will assist with transition of PT compliance responsibilities for a period of 15 days post-termination. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in full force and effect. Client data will be provided in a portable format upon request within 30 days of termination.

• Either party may terminate with not less than 30 days' prior written notice
• We may immediately suspend or terminate for breach, non-payment, or fraudulent activity
• All outstanding fees become immediately due and payable upon termination
• Transition assistance for PT compliance responsibilities provided for 15 days post-termination
• Provisions relating to confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution survive termination
• Upon request within 30 days, PT-related data will be provided in a portable format

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The courts in New Delhi, Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, claim, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Professional Tax services. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms or the services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations for a period of 30 days. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual consent. The seat of arbitration shall be New Delhi, Delhi, India, and the language shall be English.

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India without regard to conflict of law provisions
• Courts in New Delhi, Delhi, India have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes
• Disputes shall first be attempted through good-faith negotiations for 30 days
• Unresolved disputes are referred to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• Seat of arbitration: New Delhi, Delhi, India; Language: English
• The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all parties

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions for Professional Tax services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is available to address any queries or clarifications you may need. For general inquiries and PT service-related questions, please reach out through our contact channels. For legal and compliance-related matters, please use the dedicated email below. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

• Email: legal@bizeneed.in - for legal, compliance, and terms-related inquiries
• Email: support@bizeneed.in - for general support, technical issues, and PT service queries
• Registered Office: Bizeneed India Private Limited, New Delhi, Delhi, India
• Grievance Officer: grievance@bizeneed.in - for complaints and dispute resolution
• Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days