GST payment
Create GST challans, deposit tax into the Electronic Cash Ledger and access GST payment services through the official GST portal.
Open GST Portal
Last updated: 30 August 2026
Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh, India
Which portal should you use?
The payment route depends on the tax. GST is administered through the nationwide GST system, while Andhra Pradesh continues to administer Profession Tax and certain state or legacy tax matters through the State Tax/Commercial Taxes Department.
Important: Do not use an old bookmarked AP VAT e-payment URL for a current GST payment. For GST, use the official GST Common Portal. For Andhra Pradesh Profession Tax or a legacy state-tax matter, use the Andhra Pradesh State Tax portal and select the relevant service.
AP State Tax / Profession Tax
Use the Andhra Pradesh Commercial Taxes / State Tax portal for Profession Tax services and other state-administered services made available by the department.
Open AP State Tax PortalHow to pay GST online in Andhra Pradesh
GST payment for an Andhra Pradesh GSTIN is made through the GST Common Portal. Form GST PMT-06 is the challan used for depositing money into the Electronic Cash Ledger.
- Visit the GST Portal. Open gst.gov.in and sign in with your GST credentials when the relevant service requires login.
- Create the challan. Use the payment/challan facility and enter or confirm the tax amount under the applicable heads. The portal generates Form GST PMT-06.
- Select an available payment mode. Depending on the facility offered for the transaction, the portal may provide e-payment/net banking, NEFT/RTGS or other permitted modes.
- Complete payment. Follow the bank/payment instructions and return to the GST Portal after successful payment.
- Verify the credit. Check challan/payment status and the Electronic Cash Ledger before using the deposited amount to discharge GST liability.
QRMP taxpayers: Taxpayers under the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme may use Form GST PMT-06 for payment for the first two months of a quarter in accordance with the applicable GST rules and portal functionality.
Andhra Pradesh Profession Tax
Profession Tax in Andhra Pradesh is governed by the Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987 and the rules made under that Act, as amended from time to time.
From 1 April 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Commercial Taxes Department was authorised to collect Profession Tax within the municipal corporation limits of Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam under G.O.Ms.No.63 dated 5 March 2025. Taxpayers should therefore use the current AP State Tax facilities rather than relying on old municipal or VAT-era instructions.
Profession Tax / AP State Tax ServicesVAT, CST and other legacy liabilities
The introduction of GST on 1 July 2017 changed the tax-payment framework substantially. Old references to routine online payment of VAT, CST, TOT, Entry Tax, Luxury Tax and similar levies should not be presented as the current general payment system.
However, older assessment periods, arrears, demands, appeals or taxes on items remaining outside GST may still require action under the applicable state or pre-GST law. Relevant laws can include the Andhra Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2005, the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 and other applicable enactments, depending on the liability and tax period.
For a legacy demand, follow the payment instructions shown in the current departmental notice/order or the service presently provided on the AP State Tax portal. Do not assume that an archived e-payment URL remains valid.
Current legal framework
| Tax / issue | Main law or framework | Current payment/service portal |
|---|---|---|
| GST | Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017; Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017; relevant GST Rules, notifications and circulars | GST Common Portal |
| Profession Tax | Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987 and Rules, as amended | AP State Tax Portal |
| Legacy VAT / CST matters | AP VAT Act, 2005; Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 and other applicable pre-GST provisions for relevant periods | AP State Tax Portal / directions in the applicable demand or proceeding |
Before making an online tax payment
- Confirm that the web address is an official government domain before entering GSTIN, PAN, bank or payment details.
- Check the tax period, tax head and amount carefully before generating or paying a challan.
- Save the challan, CIN/transaction acknowledgement and payment-status record for your files.
- For demand payments, match the payment against the demand/order and use the form or process prescribed for that liability.
- If a payment is debited but not reflected, use the official portal's payment-status or grievance mechanism rather than paying the same amount again immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I pay Andhra Pradesh GST online?
Use the official GST Common Portal at gst.gov.in. GST challans are generated on the GST system rather than through the old AP VAT e-payment page.
What is GST PMT-06?
Form GST PMT-06 is the challan used for depositing GST amounts into the Electronic Cash Ledger. The GST Portal generates the challan during the payment process.
Where can I access Andhra Pradesh Profession Tax services?
Use the Andhra Pradesh Commercial Taxes / State Tax portal and select the current Profession Tax service provided there.
Can I still have a VAT or CST liability?
Yes. A liability may relate to a pre-GST assessment period, arrears or a matter governed by a tax that continues outside the ordinary GST framework. Follow the applicable assessment/demand and current departmental payment facility.
Disclaimer
This page is a general procedural guide. Tax laws, portal workflows, payment modes and departmental instructions may change. Verify the applicable liability and current instructions on the official GST or Andhra Pradesh State Tax portal before making payment.