Requirements for GST Return Filing

According to the GST system all registered business dealers and entrepreneurs are required to file their GST returns online or offline using the appropriate GST form. Depending on the type of taxpayer (regular taxpayer TDS deductor composition dealer Distributor (ISD) e-commerce operator non-resident taxpayer input service provider and soon) multiple types and quantities of GST returns must be filed. The two monthly reports viz. A regular taxpayer is required to file GSTR-1 GSTR-3B and an annual return (GSTR-9/9C) for each GST registration. Consequently, GSTR filings for a full year are needed. 

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GST Return Category Table:

GSTR-1 Return on Expensed Goods. 

A GSTR-1 Form Must Be Filed by Whom?

Deadline for GSTR-1 Form Submission

The deadline to file GSTR-1 forms is ten days after the end of the relevant month in which the return is to be submitted. A reason for the extension must be provided if the commissioner decides to grant one to any individual. A taxpayer’s  GSTR-1 return filing type is determined by their turnover. Date of Turnover of Return Type. Up to 1 pc per quarter: April-June. July–August. October through September. October through December. January through March.

Inbound Supply Return for GSTR-2.

Based on the recipient of the goods and services the monthly return known as the GSTR-2 shows the inward supply of those items. To put it briefly GSTR-2 is a monthly return that contains all of the recipients purchase details for that particular month. When data from GSTR-2A is automatically transferred to GSTR-2 an auto-populated record is created. 

Who Must Submit a GSTR-2 Form?

Monthly submission of a GSTR-2 form with information on purchases or inward supply transactions is mandatory for all regular taxpayers registered for GST. GSTR-2 contains information on purchases made from taxable individuals who are registered or unregistered as well as credit and debit notes that have been issued. 

The deadline for sending in GSTR-2 forms:

The 11th and 15th of the following month are the deadlines for filing and making any required changes depending on the necessity of the return. Please review the GSTR-2A Single Document. In the event that an error occurs the recipient is free to accept amend reject or hold onto the invoices until further notice while they are being checked. On the other hand, the recipient may make modifications to the GSTR-2. 

GSTR-2A Requirements

As long as the data in GSTR-2A matches the data that the supplier uploaded in GSTR-1 any regular taxpayer filing a GST return may access it.  Date of Due Submission for GSTR-2A File: This is a read-only document that was created automatically using the suppliers GSTR-1 data upload. In the event of a discrepancy the recipient may accept amend reject or hold the invoices pending. 

GSTR-3B

GSTR-3B: Outward & Inward Supplies Overview

The monthly precis go back GSTR-3B includes records approximately the supplies which might be being received and sent out. GSTR-3B acts as a self-statement of the taxpayers GST liabilities for the tax length supporting them in assembly their tax responsibilities in the allocated time restriction. evaluating the provider and buyer’s invoices the usage of GSTR-3B is an irreversible technique that calls for no compliance. Therefore, separate GSTR-3B form submitting is required from the providers and the recipients.

A GSTR-3B Must Be Filed by Whom?

Even in tax periods when there is no tax liability a GSTR-3B must be filed by every regular taxpayer filing a GST Return. For a month where there are no outgoing or incoming transactions a Nil return must be submitted. The twentieth of the month following the tax period for which the GST is required to be filed is the deadline for filing the GSTR-3B. 

GSTR-4

The Quarterly Composition Dealers Report (GSTR-4)

GSTR-4 Forms: Who Needs to File Them?

The Composition Scheme made possible by the GST is available to all registered taxpayers regardless of turnover. 

The GSTR-4 Filing Deadline

The final day of the month after the fiscal year’s conclusion is when GSTR-4 filings must be completed. It always falls on April 30.

GSTR-5

GSTR-5: Taxable Persons Who Are Not Residents

All non-resident taxable individuals are required to file the monthly GSTR-5 return. This return includes details on supplies entering and leaving the nation as well as information on interest fines fees taxes due and paid and any other amounts payable under the GST Act.

Only residents who pay taxes: 

A non-resident individual who is subject to taxes i. e. must file this return if they do not currently reside in India but occasionally provide goods or services as a principal agent or in any other capacity. 

GSTR-6

GSTR-6: Input Service Providers Return:

A non-resident individual who is subject to taxes i. e. must file this return if they do not currently reside in India but occasionally provide goods or services as a principal agent or in any other capacity.

A monthly GSTR-6 filing with details on all the invoices that have been accepted and given credit is a mandatory requirement for input service distributors. The total ITC that is available for distribution in a given month is shown on GSTR-6 to put it simply. To view information about the invoices that an ISD provided in GSTR-6 any credit recipient can access part B of form GSTR-2A. Additionally, it displays the specifics of the debit and credit notes that were received for the current tax year. 

Who Is to Submit a GSTR-6?

Each Input Service Distributor is required to file a GSTR-6. A company that provides goods services or both and receives tax invoices for input services is known as an input service distributor (ISD). Using a predetermined document, it then distributes the central tax credit (CGST) union territory tax credit (UTGST) state tax credit (SGST) and integrated tax credit (IGST). 

The deadline for filing Form GSTR-6

In the month following the month for which the tax is due the GSTR-6 must be filed by the thirteenth. Within the GSTR-7 Return is the taxpayers 

GSTR-7

TDS-Deducted Return

Those who are required by GST to deduct TDS must file a monthly return known as a GSTR-7. TDS Liability Interest Paid or Due Late Fees Paid or Due and TDS Refunds (if any are claimed) are all detailed in GSTR-7. 

GSTR-8

GSTR-8: Refund for Online Stores Selecting TCS

A monthly GSTR-8 return must be filed by any retailer who is mandated by law to withhold TCS (Tax Collected at Source) under GST. This return includes detailed information about all the purchases made through the online store in addition to the total amount of TCS that was obtained from the supplier of goods and services. 

Who Is Required to File a GSTR-8?

A GSTR-8 must be filed by every online retailer who is required by law to use TCSs in order to deduct GST. The time for filing GSTR-8 returns. It is necessary to deposit the same TCS before the same due date and to file the GSTR-8 by the tenth day of the month that follows the month in which TCS is collected.

GSTR-9

GSTR-9: Annual Return for Regular Taxpayers

A GSTR-9 or annual return must be electronically submitted by all registered persons for each year per Section 44(1). With the exception of those who file taxes under Sections 51 or 52 and those who are non-residents who are taxable under the ISD. A Nil Annual Return must be filed for each GST registered individual who did not transact with anyone during the year. When the GSTR-9 file is due to be submitted is following the completion of such, by December 31st this kind of return must be submitted. The deadline for filing returns is the date on which the central government issues the notice. 

GSTR-9B

The date the payment is due: 

There is an extension of the deadline for the Y 2018–19 Annual Return until September 30. The Annual Return for E-Commerce Operators That Collect TCS is GSTR-9B. Online retailers required by Section 52 to collect tax at source and file a monthly return on Form GSTR-8 must also submit annual statements on Form GSTR-9B. The day following the F on December 31 is the deadline for submitting GSTR-9B. Yes. the cutoff date for GSTR-9B filing submissions. 

GSTR-9C

GSTR-9C: Return for Audited Taxpayers

Every registered person whose total revenue exceeds two crores in a FY needs a cost accountant or chartered accountant to audit his accounts. An annual return on Form GSTR-9C a reconciliation statement and a copy of the audited accounts must be submitted by these registered individuals.

GSTR-9C filing deadline

December 31st of the year after the relevant audited fiscal year is when GSTR-9C filings must be completed. An extended deadline is set for the GSTR-9C for the month, October 30, 2020, which falls within the 2018–19.

GSTR-10

GSTR-10: Return for Registered Parties

Individuals with Revoked GST Registrations. The GSTR-10 must be filed as the final return by a registered person whose GST registration is cancelled. 

GSTR-11

GSTR-11: Return for UIN Holders

For individuals who have been given a Unique Identification Number (UIN) the process of obtaining a GST refund for the tax they paid on goods and services purchased in India involves filing a GSTR-11 return.

Date of Submission of GSTR-11 

On the 28th of the month following the month in which I-JIN holders make supply purchases the GSTR-II filing deadline must be met. The Fine in Jaipur for submitting a GST return after the deadline. All dealers and businesses registered for GST even those without returns must file GSTRs. In addition to penalty interest late filing fees are levied on GSTR filings that are submitted after the deadline.

Penalties for In-State Late Filing

The Act of 2017 on Central Goods and Services (GST Act) establishes daily late filing penalties of one hundred rupees. Costing INR 100 the Union Territory Goods and Services Act 2017 (also called the State Goods and Services Act 2017) is a legal document. 200 Indian rupees in total. Notably each monthly or quarterly filing is subject to the maximum late filing fee of INR 5000 for both the CGST and SGST. 

Nonetheless, the maximum fine for each late GSTR-9 filing is set at zero-point twenty-five percent of the entire yearly turnover. Penalties for Late Filing That Affect Interstate Trade. According to the provisions of the Integrated Goods and Services (IGST) Act the late filing penalty for an IGST return is equivalent to the sum of the penalties levied under the CGST Act and the SGST/UTGST Act. Consequently, there would be a 200 INR daily fine for filing the IGST after the deadline. When filing an IGST return whether quarterly or monthly it is important to note the maximum late filing penalty. One filing may cost up to INR 10000. The maximum late filing penalty for each GSTR (annual) report (GSTR-9) is 0. 25 percent of the total turnover. incorrectly filing a GST return. Penalties and the cancellation of the GST registration may arise from filing GST returns after the deadline. The termination of a person’s registration occurs when they fail to file the GST Return for one or more consecutive months. If the full late filing penalty is not paid the individual will not be able to apply for another GST registration after the GST Return is cancelled.

GSTR Filing Guidelines:

FAQ's

 The main purpose is to determine tax liability of a taxpayer by filing an income-reporting document known as a GST return with the tax authorities.

E-commerce operators and regular taxpayers who deal in composition are among the entities obligated to file GST returns. 

Generally, GST returns which are included are GSTR-1 (outward supplies) GSTR-3B summary returns and GSTR-09 annual returns.

The penalty for submitting GST returns after the deadline is INR 200 per day (INR 100 under CGST and INR 100 under SGST) up to INR 5000. 

 A GST return cannot be amended once it is filed but mistakes can be fixed in later returns.

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