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India VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
18%
Reduced rates
12% / 5%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~20%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select India from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 18% and the income tax estimate to ~20%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: ₹
  • Region: Asia-Pacific
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with incometax.gov.in or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive India demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using India's VAT (18%) and income tax estimate (~20%). No account needed.

Open India demo →