Commercial Taxes earn the highest tax revenue for the Government of Tamil Nadu. In order to meet the increasing requirement of funds for Welfare and Development Schemes, the taxation policy of the Government aims to mobilise higher revenues and also widen the tax base so that the commodities where the tax rates are already high, are not over burdened with taxation.. At the same time, care is also taken not to over burden the common man.

The Registration Department rendering service to the Public for about 138 years occupies the third place in generating revenue to the State exchequer considering its vital role both towards the Government and the Public, this department strives to ensure transparency and speedy service. With this goal, the Department is taking steps to modernize

Commercial Taxes Department is committed to the following aims and objects:-

• Effective implementation of the Acts, Rules and other relevant procedures.

• Maximisation of revenue collection and thereby contribute to the efforts of the Government to implement the various welfare and development programmes.

• Providing quality service to dealers and assesses as well as to trade and industry.