India Corporate Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate Indian corporate tax liability including base rate, surcharge, and cess. The standard corporate tax rate is 25% for companies with turnover up to ₹400 crore and 30% for others. A surcharge of 7-12% applies above certain income thresholds, plus a 4% health and education cess. Domestic companies can opt for Section 115BAA at 22% (effective ~25.17% with surcharge and cess), waiving most deductions.

India's Corporate Tax System

India's corporate tax system has a base rate of 25% or 30% depending on turnover, with a surcharge of 7% on income above ₹1 crore (12% above ₹5 crore for certain companies) and a 4% health and education cess on the tax plus surcharge. The effective rate ranges from ~25% to ~34.94%. Domestic companies can elect Section 115BAA at an effective ~25.17% (22% + 10% surcharge + 4% cess) but must forgo most exemptions and deductions. The Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) of 15% applies if regular tax is less than 15% of book profits.

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India Corporate Tax Calculator 2026 — 25%/30% + Surcharge + Cess

Calculate Indian corporate tax: 25% for certain companies, 30% others, plus surcharge 7-12% and 4% health & education cess. Section 115BAA 22% option, MAT 15%. Free calculator.

115BAA: 22% base + 10% surcharge on tax = 25.17% effective incl. cess. Must forgo all deductions.
Base Corporate Tax Rate30.0%
Turnover Threshold> ₹4Cr (30% rate)
Base Tax₹1,50,00,000
Surcharge (7%)₹10,50,000
Health & Education Cess (4%)₹6,42,000
Total Tax Payable₹1,66,92,000
Effective Tax Rate33.38%
MAT (15% of book profit)₹75,00,000

Tax Breakdown

Total Tax at Different Turnover Levels

India Corporate Tax Rules 2026

  • Base Rate: 25% for turnover ≤ ₹4Cr, 30% for turnover > ₹4Cr
  • Surcharge: 7% if income > ₹1Cr, 10% if > ₹5Cr, 12% if > ₹10Cr
  • Health & Education Cess: 4% on (tax + surcharge)
  • Section 115BAA: 22% base rate + 10% surcharge = 25.168% effective incl. cess (must forgo deductions)
  • MAT (Minimum Alternate Tax): 15% of book profit — payable if regular tax is lower

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