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GST Return Filing: Overview
Depending on the category, a GST registered taxpayer must file various returns at the GSTN Portal. The GST prescribes 22 different forms of GST returns, only 11 of which are now functioning. The due dates are subject to change without notice; please see gst.gov.in for the most up-to-date information. If the taxpayer’s turnover in the previous financial year was less than Rs 5 crore, the tax filing frequency might also be quarterly.
What is a GST Return?
Every GST-registered business in India must file periodic returns to report their sales, purchases, tax collected, and tax paid. Timely GST return filing is mandatory under the CGST Act, 2017.
GST Return Filing is the process of submitting detailed records of your business’s outward supplies (sales), inward supplies (purchases), and tax liability to the GST portal. These returns help the government track tax compliance and verify input tax credit (ITC) claims.
Under the Goods and Services Tax regime, businesses registered under GST are legally required to file monthly, quarterly, or annual returns depending on their turnover and registration type. Non-filing or delayed GST return filing attracts heavy penalties and interest charges, and can result in cancellation of your GSTIN.
At SetupFiling.in, our team of experienced Chartered Accountants and GST practitioners ensures your returns are filed accurately, every single time — eliminating the risk of notices, penalties, and ITC mismatches.
Key GST Return Types
GSTR-1
Details of outward supplies (sales). Filed monthly or quarterly. Mandatory for all taxpayers.
GSTR-3B
Monthly summary return of GST liabilities and input tax credit. Filed by all regular taxpayers.
GSTR-9 / 9C
Annual return and reconciliation statement. Mandatory for taxpayers above ₹2 crore turnover.
CMP-08 / GSTR-4
For businesses under the Composition Scheme. Filed quarterly and annually.
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Return filed on the GST portal. You receive acknowledgement and ARN for your records instantly.
Who should file GST return?
All business owners and dealers who have registered under the GST system must file GST returns according to the nature of their business or transactions.
- Regular Businesses.
- Businesses registered under the Composition Scheme.
- Other types of business owners and dealers.
- Amendments.
- Auto-drafted Returns.
- Tax Notice.
Penalties for Late GST Return Filing
Late or missed GST return filing can cost your business significantly. Don’t let avoidable penalties eat into your profits.
₹50/day
Late Fee (Regular Filers)
₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST per day of delay for returns with tax liability. Caps at ₹10,000 per return.
₹20/day
Late Fee (NIL Returns)
₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST per day of delay for returns with tax liability. Caps at ₹500 per return.
18% p.a.
Interest on Tax Due
If there is outstanding tax liability, interest at 18% per annum is charged from the due date.
GSTIN Block
E-way Bill Suspension
Non-filers for 2+ consecutive periods face suspension of e-way bill generation, halting operations.
11th
GSTR-1 monthly due date
20th
GSTR-3B monthly due date
22 / 24th
QRMP quarterly due date
31 Dec
Annual return (GSTR-9) due date
Type of GST Return
Regular Businesses:
| GST Returns | Purpose |
|---|---|
GSTR1 | Tax return for outward supplies made (contains the details of interstate as well as intrastate B2B and B2C sales including purchases under reverse charge and inter state stock transfers made during the tax period). If Form GSTR-1 is filed late (post the due date), the late fee will be auto-populated and collected in the next open return in Form GSTR-3B. From January 1, 2022, taxpayers will not be permitted to file Form GSTR-1 if they have not filed Form GSTR-3B in the preceding month. |
GSTR-3B | Temporary consolidated summary return of inward and outward supplies that the Government of India has introduced as a relaxation for businesses that have recently transitioned to GST. Hence, in the months of July and August 2017, the tax payments will be based on a simple return called the GSTR-3B instead. |
GSTR-9 | Annual combined tax return (It details the taxpayer’s income and expenses. These are then regrouped based on the tax payer’s monthly returns). |
GSTR9C | Audit form that needs to be filed by every taxpayer who is liable to get their annual reports audited when their aggregate turnover exceeds Rs. 2 crores in a financial year. |
Businesses registered under the Composition Scheme
| GST Returns | Purpose |
|---|---|
GSTR4 | Quarterly return for compounding vendors (It contains the total value of supply made during the period covered by the return, along with the details of the tax paid at the compounding rate (not more than 1% of aggregate turnover) for the period along with invoice-wise details for inward supplies if they are either imports or purchased from normal taxpayers). |
GSTR9A | Annual composition return form that has to be filed by every taxpayer who is enrolled in the composition scheme. |
Other types of business owners and dealers
| GST Returns | Purpose |
|---|---|
GSTR5 | Variable return for Non-resident foreign taxpayers (It contains the details of the taxpayer, period of return and invoice details of all goods and services sold and purchased (this also includes imports) by the tax payer on Indian soil for the registered period/month). |
GSTR6 | Monthly return for ISDs (This return contains the details of the taxpayer’s basic information (name, GSTIN, etc), period to which the return pertains, invoice-level supply details from the GSTR-1 of counter-parties, invoice details, including the GSTIN of the taxpayer receiving the credit, separate ISD ledger containing the opening ITC balance for the period, credit for ITC services received, debit for ITC reversed or distributed, and closing balance). |
GSTR 7 | Monthly return for TDS transactions (This return contains the taxpayer’s basic information (name, GSTIN, etc), period to which the return pertains, supplier’s GSTIN, invoices against which the tax has been deducted (categorized under the major tax heads – SGST, CGST, and IGST), and details of any other payments such as interests and penalties). |
GSTR8 | Monthly return for ecommerce operators (It contains the taxpayer’s basic information (name, GSTIN, etc), the period to which the return pertains, details of supplies made to customers through the e-commerce portal by both registered taxable persons and unregistered persons, customers’ basic information (whether or not they are registered taxpayers), the amount of tax collected at source, tax payable, and tax paid). |
GSTR9B | Annual return form that has to be filed by ecommerce operators who collect tax at the source. |
GSTR10 | Final GST return before cancelling GST registration (This final return is to be filed when terminating business activities permanently/cancelling GST registration. It will contain the details of all supplies, liabilities, tax collected, tax payable, etc). |
GSTR 11 | Variable tax return for taxpayers with UIN (It contains the details of purchases made by foreign embassies and diplomatic missions for self consumption during a particular month). |
GSTR -9 (Annual Return Filing)
GSTR 9 applies to a certain class of Taxpayers and is an annual return filed by the taxpayer at GSTN by the due date for the respective financial year. The GST Annual Return is a summary of all taxpayers’ monthly or quarterly returns, such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. The GSTR-9 provides taxpayers with a final opportunity to reconcile their tax filings for a particular financial year and take corrective action. The following are the eligibility and certification requirements for the Annual GST Return Filing or GSTR-9 FIling
| Sr. No | Taxpayer Category | Certification |
|---|---|---|
1. | Turnover less than 2 Crore – Annual Return in GSTR-9 is optional | Not Required |
2. | Turnover less than Rs. 5 Crore | Self Certification |
3. | Turnover above Rs. 5 Crore | CA Certification |
GST Return Filing Due Dates
GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies)
GSTR-1 is filed monthly for taxpayers with turnover above ₹5 crore, or quarterly under the QRMP scheme for turnover up to ₹5 crore.
| Filing Type | Due Date |
|---|---|
Monthly (turnover > ₹5 Cr) | 11th of the following month |
Quarterly – QRMP (turnover ≤ ₹5 Cr) | 13th of the month after quarter-end |
GSTR-3B (Summary Return + Tax Payment)
The GSTR-3B due date is the 20th of the following month for monthly filers. For quarterly QRMP filers, it is the 22nd or 24th of the month following the quarter, depending on the state or UT.
| Filing Type | Due Date |
|---|---|
Monthly (turnover > ₹5 Cr) | 20th of the following month |
Quarterly – Category X states (South India) | 22nd of the month after quarter-end |
Quarterly – Category Y states (North India) | 24th of the month after quarter-end |
PMT-06 (Monthly tax payment for QRMP) | 25th of every month |
Other Key GST Returns
| Form | Who Files | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
GSTR-7 (TDS under GST) | TDS deductors | 10th of following month |
GSTR-8 (TCS by e-commerce operators) | E-commerce operators | 10th of following month |
GSTR-5 (Non-resident taxable persons) | Non-residents | 13th of following month |
GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributors) | ISDs | 13th of following month |
Annual Returns
| Form | Who Files | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
GSTR-9 (Annual Return) | Regular taxpayers (turnover > ₹2 Cr) | 31st December 2025 (for FY 2024–25) |
GSTR-9C (Reconciliation) | Turnover > ₹5 Cr | 31st December 2025 (for FY 2024–25) |
GSTR-4 (Composition Scheme) | Composition taxpayers | 30th April 2026 (for FY 2025–26) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A GST Return is a document containing details of income, sales, purchases, and tax paid, which a registered taxpayer is required to file with the GST authorities.
Every business or individual registered under GST — including regular taxpayers, composition scheme dealers, e-commerce operators, and even businesses with no transactions in a period — must file GST returns. The type of return and frequency depends on your registration category and annual turnover.
You can file GST returns yourself on the GSTN portal. However, errors in ITC claims, HSN codes, or tax amounts can trigger notices and demands. Using a professional service like SetupFiling.in ensures accuracy, reduces risk of mismatch, and saves you time — especially if you have high transaction volumes.
| Return Type | Purpose | Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 | Details of outward supplies (sales) | Monthly/Quarterly | 11th of next month (monthly) / 13th of month after quarter |
| GSTR-3B | Summary return of outward and inward supplies with tax payment | Monthly | 20th of next month (staggered for some states) |
| GSTR-4 | For composition scheme taxpayers | Annually | 30th April of following FY |
| GSTR-9 | Annual return for regular taxpayers | Annually | 31st December of next FY |
| GSTR-9C | Reconciliation statement and audit | Annually | 31st December of next FY (for turnover above ₹5 crore) |
| GSTR-10 | Final return after GST cancellation | Once | Within 3 months of cancellation |
| GSTR-11 | Return for UIN holders (diplomatic missions, etc.) | Monthly | 28th of next month |
Late or missed GST return filing attracts a late fee of ₹50/day (₹20/day for NIL returns), plus 18% interest per annum on any unpaid tax. Prolonged non-filing can lead to suspension of GSTIN, blocking of e-way bill generation, and recovery proceedings by the GST authority. File on time to avoid these consequences.
No, GST returns once filed cannot be revised. Any errors can be corrected in subsequent returns.
The Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme allows eligible taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore) to:
- File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly
- Pay tax monthly via PMT-06 challan
Returns can be filed:
- Online through the GST Portal
- Using GST software or accounting platforms
- With the help of a GST practitioner
Yes, even if there are no transactions, Nil returns must be filed to avoid penalties.
Common documents include:
- Sales and purchase invoices
- Debit/credit notes
- Payment receipts
- Bank statements (for reconciliation)
- Tax challans
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