Tax rates for firms, LLPs, companies and MAT
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Updated 03 Oct 2026
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Flat rates for firms and LLPs, the three company rate options, and the 14% MAT from tax year 2026-27.
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Firms and LLPs
- 30% flat on total income, plus surcharge (12% above ₹1 crore) and 4% cess.
- Partner's salary and interest (up to 12%) are deductible within limits and taxed in the partner's hands.
- Alternate minimum tax applies if the firm claims certain profit-linked deductions.
Domestic companies
| Option | Rate | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Concessional regime | 22% | No specified incentives or deductions; no MAT; surcharge 10% |
| Small company | 25% | Turnover up to ₹400 crore in the relevant earlier year |
| Others | 30% | — |
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) — changed by Budget 2026
- From tax year 2026-27, MAT is 14% of book profit (earlier 15%).
- MAT is now a final tax: no new MAT credit is created from 1 April 2026.
- Companies that move to the concessional regime can use brought-forward MAT credit, limited to 25% of the tax liability in a year.
Co-operative societies
Normal co-operative slab rates, or an optional 22% regime without deductions.
Sources
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