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Tax Rates and Compliance Provisions as per the Income Tax Act, 2025
CA K R Anand
July 18, 2026
Tax Rates and Compliance Provisions as per the Income Tax Act, 2025
(Applicable from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards)
Income Tax Act, 2025 is applicable from 01.04.2026 and replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961 for Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, aiming at simplified structure, reduced litigation and ease of compliance. Tax rates and important compliance provisions are provided below:
Tax Rates:
(A) Corporates:
Section 200 - Concessional Regime – 22% (Erstwhile Section 115BAA)
Particulars Section 200 of Income Tax Act, 2025 Section 115BAA of Income Tax Act, 1961 Remarks
Base Tax Rate 22% 22% No change
Surcharge 10% (Flat) 10% (Flat) No change
Effective Tax Rate (including 4% Health & Education
Cess) 25.168% 25.168% No change
Note: MAT is not applicable under concessional regime.
(a) Section 201- Concessional Regime for New Manufacturing Companies (Erstwhile Section 115BAB)
Particulars Section 201 of
Income Tax Act, 2025 Section 115BAB of
Income Tax Act, 1961 Remarks
Base Tax Rate 15% 15% No change
Surcharge 10% (Flat) 10% (Flat) No change
Effective Tax Rate (including
4% Health & Education Cess) 17.16% 17.16% No change
Note:
1. MAT is not applicable under concessional regime.
2. Domestic company should be set up and registered on or after 1 October 2019.
3. Domestic company engaged in manufacturing/production which commenced on or before 31st March 2024.