Professional Tax in Bihar (2026): Rates, Due Date

The short answer

The yearly rate for a business in Bihar, the deduction from staff salaries, the due date and where to pay. Key facts: Rate for a business: Based on annual gross income: nil up to ₹3 lakh, ₹1,000 above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh (maximum ₹2,500 a year); Pay by: Employers deduct from September salary and deposit by 15 November; annual return by 30 November; Enrol: Employer registration and self-employed enrolment within 7 days of becoming liable.

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Rate for a business

Based on annual gross income: nil up to ₹3 lakh, ₹1,000 above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh (maximum ₹2,500 a year)

Pay by

Employers deduct from September salary and deposit by 15 November; annual return by 30 November

Enrol

Employer registration and self-employed enrolment within 7 days of becoming liable

Official rate Not officially verified 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 Bihar it is collected by the Commercial Taxes Department, Bihar.

Deduction from staff salaries

Deduct once a year from September salary: ₹1,000 for annual salary above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh.

Yearly rate for the business

Yearly turnover	Official fee
Any turnover	Based on annual gross income: nil up to ₹3 lakh, ₹1,000 above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh (maximum ₹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: Employer registration and self-employed enrolment within 7 days of becoming liable.
Apply online at Bihar Commercial Taxes.
Pay the official fee: Based on annual gross income: nil up to ₹3 lakh, ₹1,000 above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh (maximum ₹2,500 a year).
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Employers deduct from September salary and deposit by 15 November; annual return by 30 November.

Where to apply

Commercial Taxes Department, Bihar. Official portal: Bihar Commercial Taxes.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Track your application on Bihar Commercial Taxes

Typical time

No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.

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If you operate without it

Late or missed professional tax attracts interest and a penalty under the state law. The rate differs by state, so we do not show an amount here.

Law: The state's professional tax law (made under Article 276 of the Constitution)

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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

Reason	How to fix it
Wrong enrolment or registration type (employer or self-employed)	Choose the type that matches you. An employer registers to deduct tax from staff, a professional enrols for himself or herself.
PAN, address or business details do not match	Use the same name, PAN and address as in your GST or Shops Act registration.
Fee not paid or challan not matched	Pay again through the portal and keep the challan number.
Documents are unclear or missing	Upload clear scans of the ID, address proof and the business proof the portal lists.

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Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Free formats you may need

Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.

Shops Act declaration

A declaration by the owner of a shop, office or restaurant giving the details asked for when registering under the state Shops and Establishments Act.

Free format

All free formats

Common questions

Who has to pay professional tax in Bihar?

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

How much is professional tax in Bihar?

For a business the rate is Based on annual gross income: nil up to ₹3 lakh, ₹1,000 above ₹3 lakh, ₹2,000 above ₹5 lakh, ₹2,500 above ₹10 lakh (maximum ₹2,500 a year). This figure is not yet matched to an official page, so it is not officially verified. Check the table above for your business and turnover.

When is professional tax due in Bihar?

Employers deduct from September salary and deposit by 15 November; annual return by 30 November. Employer registration and self-employed enrolment within 7 days of becoming liable.

Where do I pay professional tax in Bihar?

On Bihar Commercial Taxes.

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.

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Professional tax in Bihar ka application status kaise check karein?

Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on Bihar Commercial Taxes. Is state ne time limit publish nahi ki. Application ka status official portal par track karein.

Professional tax in Bihar ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?

Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.

Bina Professional tax in Bihar ke business chalane par kya hoga?

Kanoon (The state's professional tax law (made under Article 276 of the Constitution)) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.