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Professional Tax in Gujarat 2025-26

Gujarat professional tax slab, the Rs.12,000 exemption threshold, the flat Rs.200 rate, due dates, and employer compliance steps for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Gujarat State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976. Verify the current slab on the Gujarat Commercial Tax portal before payroll lock.

Gujarat PT at a Glance

Rs.200

Flat rate

per month

Rs.12,000

Exempt up to

per month

Rs.2,400

Annual max

per year

Monthly

Cadence

deduction

Quick Read

Gujarat levies professional tax under the 1976 Act with a simple two-slab structure. Salaries up to Rs.12,000 are exempt, and a flat Rs.200 per month applies above that, giving an annual maximum of Rs.2,400. Employers deduct PT each pay run and remit to the Gujarat Commercial Tax Department.

Gujarat PT is a flat Rs.200 a month above Rs.12,000

Employees in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and across Gujarat pay a flat Rs.200 per month once gross salary crosses Rs.12,000. Below that, PT is nil. The annual maximum is Rs.2,400, within the Rs.2,500 constitutional cap.

Slab Rates

Gujarat Professional Tax Slabs 2025-26

PT is based on gross monthly salary. Slabs apply equally to men and women in Gujarat.

Monthly Salary Professional Tax
Up to Rs.12,000 Nil
Above Rs.12,000 Rs.200 / month

Slabs effective 24 May 2022. Confirm the current slab on the Gujarat Commercial Tax portal before payroll lock.

Compliance Checklist

Gujarat PT Compliance, Step by Step

1

Obtain registration and enrolment

Register with the Gujarat Commercial Tax Department. Obtain the registration to deduct PT from employees and the enrolment for the employer's own liability.

2

Deduct PT each pay run

Deduct a flat Rs.200 per month from employees earning above Rs.12,000. Apply nil for salaries up to Rs.12,000.

3

Remit PT monthly

Remit the PT deducted to the Gujarat government each month. Late payment attracts a daily late fee and 18% annual interest on dues.

4

File PT returns

File the periodic PT return reconciling PT deducted with remittances. Keep month-wise records of salary, PT deducted, and challans.

5

Maintain records

Keep registers of employees, gross salary, PT deducted, and payment challans for inspection by the Gujarat Commercial Tax Department.

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FAQ

Gujarat Professional Tax FAQ

What is the professional tax rate in Gujarat for 2025-26?
Gujarat charges a flat Rs.200 per month for employees earning above Rs.12,000 in gross monthly salary. Employees earning up to Rs.12,000 per month pay nil professional tax. The annual maximum is Rs.2,400.
Who is exempt from professional tax in Gujarat?
Employees with gross monthly salary up to Rs.12,000 are exempt from professional tax in Gujarat. The Rs.200 per month deduction applies only above this threshold.
How is professional tax paid in Gujarat?
Employers deduct PT monthly and remit it to the Gujarat Commercial Tax Department. Late payment attracts a daily late fee and interest of 18% per year on the outstanding amount.
What is the maximum professional tax in Gujarat?
The top rate is Rs.200 per month, which works out to Rs.2,400 per year. No state can charge more than Rs.2,500 per year under Article 276 of the Constitution.
Is Gujarat professional tax deductible from income tax?
Yes. Professional tax paid is allowed as a deduction under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act 1961. The amount is deducted from gross salary before computing taxable income and appears in Form 16 Part B.
How does factoHR India handle Gujarat professional tax?
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If you employ staff in Gujarat, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Gujarat, working-hour and overtime rules in Gujarat, Labour Welfare Fund rates in Gujarat, and the public holiday calendar for Gujarat. Keep every Gujarat statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.