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Professional tax in Andhra Pradesh

Professional tax in Andhra Pradesh

The yearly rate for a business in Andhra Pradesh, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Rate for a business

Staff pay: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001 to ₹20,000, ₹200 above (To confirm). The Act caps the tax at ₹2,500 a year

Pay by

Not confirmed

Enrol

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Official rate To confirm Source

What it is and who pays

Professional tax is a state tax. A business or its owner pays a yearly amount, and an employer also deducts it from staff salaries and pays it to the state. In Andhra Pradesh it is collected by the Commercial Taxes Department, Andhra Pradesh.

Deduction from staff salaries

Not confirmed.

Yearly rate for the business

Yearly turnover	Official fee
Any turnover	Staff pay: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001 to ₹20,000, ₹200 above (To confirm). The Act caps the tax at ₹2,500 a year

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.

Documents to keep ready

PAN
Aadhaar
Business address proof
GST or Shops and Establishments certificate
Employee list with salaries

Steps to apply

Collect the documents listed here.
Enrol: Not confirmed.
Apply online at apct.gov.in.
Pay the official fee: Staff pay: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001 to ₹20,000, ₹200 above (To confirm). The Act caps the tax at ₹2,500 a year.
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Not confirmed.

Where to apply

Commercial Taxes Department, Andhra Pradesh. Official portal: apct.gov.in.

Common questions

Who has to pay professional tax in Andhra Pradesh?

Businesses and employers in Andhra Pradesh, collected by the Commercial Taxes Department, Andhra Pradesh. An employer also deducts it from staff salaries.

How much is professional tax in Andhra Pradesh?

For a business the rate is Staff pay: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001 to ₹20,000, ₹200 above (To confirm). The Act caps the tax at ₹2,500 a year. We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. Check the table above for your business and turnover.

When is professional tax due in Andhra Pradesh?

Not confirmed. Not confirmed.

Where do I pay professional tax in Andhra Pradesh?

On apct.gov.in.

Is Govt License a government website?

No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.