Filing & Returns

GST Return
Filing

File all GST returns - GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and more - with expert CA assistance. Stay compliant, avoid penalties, and claim input tax credit on time.

Monthly & Quarterly Filing
All GSTR Forms Covered
ITC Reconciliation
Overview

What is GST Return Filing?

GST Return is a document that every registered taxpayer under GST must file periodically with the tax authorities. It contains details of outward supplies (sales), inward supplies (purchases), and the tax paid or collected. The GST law mandates filing of various returns depending on the type of taxpayer and turnover.

The key GST returns include GSTR-1 (sales details), GSTR-3B (summary return with payment), and GSTR-9 (annual return). Composition dealers file GSTR-4 quarterly. Tax collected at source (TCS) and tax deducted at source (TDS) filers file GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 respectively.

Timely and accurate filing is critical to avoid late fees, interest, and loss of input tax credit. Our experienced CA team handles the entire process - from data preparation and reconciliation to final submission on the GST portal.

GSTR-1

Details of outward supplies - filed monthly/quarterly by all regular taxpayers

GSTR-3B

Monthly summary return with ITC claim and tax payment - due 20th of next month

GSTR-9

Annual return consolidating all monthly/quarterly filings - due 31st December

GSTR-9C

Audited annual return for taxpayers with turnover above ₹5 crore - reconciliation statement

Why File On Time

Benefits of Timely GST Filing

Avoid Late Penalties

Late filing attracts ₹50/day per return (₹25 each for CGST & SGST). Annual return late fee is ₹200/day. Avoid these unnecessary costs with timely filing.

Claim Input Tax Credit

ITC can only be claimed if the supplier has filed GSTR-1 and the recipient has filed GSTR-3B. Timely filing ensures seamless ITC flow across the supply chain.

No Interest Liability

Interest at 18% p.a. is charged on net tax liability if GSTR-3B is filed late. On-time filing eliminates this significant interest cost.

Business Credibility

Regular compliance builds trust with suppliers, customers, and banks. A clean GST filing history is essential for business loans and tender participation.

Avoid Notice & Scrutiny

Non-filers receive system-generated notices under Section 46. Persistent default may lead to GST registration suspension or cancellation.

Seamless E-Way Bill

Regular return filers can generate e-way bills without interruption. Blocked e-way bill generation due to non-filing can disrupt business operations.

Requirements

Documents Required

For Monthly Filing

  • Sales invoice register / summary
  • Purchase invoice register / summary
  • Credit note / Debit note details
  • GST payment challans (if any)
  • HSN / SAC wise summary of supplies
  • E-way bill details (if applicable)

For Annual Return (GSTR-9)

  • All monthly/quarterly returns filed
  • Annual sales and purchase registers
  • ITC claimed vs. eligible reconciliation
  • Export / Import documents (if applicable)
  • Financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
  • Audit report (if turnover exceeds ₹5 crore)
How It Works

GST Filing Process

1

Data Collection

Share sales/purchase invoices and registers with our team

2

Data Reconciliation

Reconcile with GSTR-2A/2B for ITC matching

3

Return Preparation

Prepare GSTR-1, GSTR-3B with accurate figures

4

Review & Approval

Share draft return with you for confirmation

5

Filing & Payment

File on GST portal and pay any tax due

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

GSTR-1 contains invoice-level details of all outward supplies (sales) made during the period. GSTR-3B is a monthly summary return where the taxpayer declares total sales, ITC claimed, and net tax payable. GSTR-1 is due on 11th (for monthly filers with turnover up to ₹5 crore in previous year opting for quarterly filing) or 13th. GSTR-3B is due on 20th of the following month. Both must be filed to stay compliant.
Late filing attracts a late fee of ₹50 per day per return (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST). For GSTR-9, the late fee is ₹200 per day (₹100 CGST + ₹100 SGST). Interest at 18% p.a. is charged on the net tax liability from the due date. Repeated defaults may lead to GST registration suspension or cancellation.
Previously, GSTR-1 could be revised. Under the new return system, errors in GSTR-1 can be corrected in the next period's return. GSTR-3B cannot be revised once filed - corrections must be made through amendments in future returns. The annual return (GSTR-9) provides an opportunity to declare any omissions or errors.
All regular GST registrants must file monthly/quarterly returns. Composition dealers file GSTR-4 annually with quarterly payment challans (CMP-08). E-commerce operators file GSTR-8 (TCS). Tax deductors file GSTR-7 (TDS). Even nil return filers must file returns on time, otherwise late fees apply.

File Your GST Return Today

Avoid penalties and interest - let our expert CA team handle your GST compliance. Monthly, quarterly, and annual return filing with complete support.