Professional Tax in Madhya Pradesh (2026): Rates, Due Date and How to Pay

Rate for a business

Depends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures not confirmed.

Pay by

Pay every year by 30 September (within 30 days of registration if registered after 31 August)

Enrol

Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable

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 Madhya Pradesh it is collected by the Commercial Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh.

Deduction from staff salaries

Nil up to ₹2.25 lakh a year salary; ₹125 a month for ₹2.25 to 3 lakh; about ₹166 a month for ₹3 to 4 lakh; ₹208 a month above ₹4 lakh (₹212 in the last month). Employer deposits by the 10th of the next month.

Yearly rate for the business

Yearly turnover	Official fee
Any turnover	Depends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures not confirmed.

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: Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable.
Apply online at MP Commercial Tax portal.
Pay the official fee: Depends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures not confirmed..
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Pay every year by 30 September (within 30 days of registration if registered after 31 August).

Where to apply

Commercial Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh. Official portal: MP Commercial Tax portal.

Common questions

Who has to pay professional tax in Madhya Pradesh?

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

How much is professional tax in Madhya Pradesh?

For a business the rate is Depends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures not confirmed.. 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 Madhya Pradesh?

Pay every year by 30 September (within 30 days of registration if registered after 31 August). Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable.

Where do I pay professional tax in Madhya Pradesh?

On MP Commercial Tax portal.

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.

Professional tax in Madhya Pradesh