{"id":17647,"date":"2020-06-18T14:21:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T08:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/?p=17647"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:27:32","slug":"types-of-gstr-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/types-of-gstr-returns","title":{"rendered":"What are the Types of GST Returns: Forms, Due Dates &#038; Penalties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced in the year 2017 to unify different indirect taxes under one umbrella. As a result, entities required to register under GST must obtain GST registration before filing GST returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-gst-returns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_gst_returns\"><\/span>What is GST Returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With business owners and dealers having to submit GST returns, monthly or annually, GST document covers all information regarding sales, purchases, outward supplies and input tax credit. This information so provided is then calculated for assessing complete GST\u2019s liability within a particular tax period. Taxpayers must file their GSTR returns diligently every month, year or quarterly to avoid penal interest and late fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-different-gstr-return-types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_different_gstr_return_types\"><\/span>What are the Different GSTR Return Types?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"GST Returns Simplified: Forms, Due Dates, Penalties &amp; More Explained | GST Compliance | Techjockey\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yeg36VOXFAE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR returns so filed are on the basis of the kind of business a taxpayer is involved in. As a result, there are different types of GST returns to be paid monthly, annually or quarterly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Types-of-GSTR-Returns.png\" alt=\"GSTR Returns Types\" class=\"wp-image-17683\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gst-return-forms-for-businesses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gst_return_forms_for_businesses\"><\/span>GST Return Forms for Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_1\"><\/span>GSTR 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GST monthly return filled by taxpayers is categorized under GSTR 1. It is a return filed for furnishing details of all sales transactions done during a tax period. Covering all outward supplies of goods and services, it is also filled for reporting credit\/debit notes issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to INR 5 crore can opt for quarterly filing of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-1\"   title=\"GSTR-1\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2345\">GSTR-1<\/a> under the QRMP scheme. At the end of the month, succeeding the quarter, these can also be applied as GST quarterly returns. Tax payers are free to opt for this or the monthly option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/file-gstr-1-using-tally-erp-9\">How to File GSTR 1 Using Tally.ERP 9 \u2013 A Step By Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_2\"><\/span>GSTR 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR 2 was originally designed as a monthly return for reporting inward supplies and claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC). However, it has been suspended since September 2017 and is no longer required to be filed. Its role has been replaced by GSTR-2A (auto-generated, read-only) and GSTR-2B (static monthly ITC statement), which taxpayers use for ITC reconciliation with GSTR-3B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_3\"><\/span>GSTR 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR 3 was originally a monthly summary return covering outward supplies, inward supplies, tax liabilities, taxes paid, and input tax credit claimed. It was designed to be auto-generated from GSTR 1 and GSTR 2. However, it has been suspended since September 2017 and replaced in practice by GSTR-3B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_3b\"><\/span>GSTR 3B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR 3B online is filed by normal tax payers who have been registered under GST. Tax liability ascertained, tax paid, outward supplies and input tax credit so claimed are all covered under GSTR 3B. it was issued as a relaxation step for businesses that had just moved on to GST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/file-gstr-3b-online-step-by-step\">How to file GSTR-3B Online \u2013 Step by Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_9\"><\/span>GSTR 9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual return under GST filing is clubbed under the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"GSTR 9\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1687\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-9\">GSTR 9<\/a> tax category. It includes upcoming payable taxes and the ones already paid, outward supplies done so far and inward supplies of the previous year falling under the following heads- IGST, HSN codes, CGST and SGST. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-9 is generally required for regular registered taxpayers. However, registered persons having aggregate turnover up to INR 2 crore have been exempted from filing GSTR-9 for several financial years through specific government notifications. Taxpayers should verify the filing requirement applicable to the relevant financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/tally-erp-9-latest-version-download\">Easy GSTR-9 Filing with the Latest Tally ERP 9 Release \u2013 Free Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_9c\"><\/span>GSTR 9C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"GSTR 9C\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1689\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-9c\">GSTR 9C<\/a> is to be filed by taxpayers with an annual aggregate turnover of more than INR 5 crore in a financial year. It is a reconciliation statement between GSTR-9 filed and the audited financial statements of the registered taxpayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> GSTR-9C is required for taxpayers whose aggregate turnover exceeds INR 5 crore during the financial year. The reconciliation statement is self-certified by the taxpayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gstr-return-types-for-businesses-operating-under-composition-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_return_types_for_businesses_operating_under_composition_scheme\"><\/span>GSTR Return Types for Businesses Operating Under Composition Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_4\"><\/span>GSTR 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"GSTR 4\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1674\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/how-to-file-gstr-4\">GSTR 4<\/a> is the annual return filed by taxpayers who have opted for the Composition Scheme under GST. Composition taxpayers are required to furnish CMP-08 on a quarterly basis for payment of self-assessed tax and file GSTR-4 annually by 30th June following the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_9a\"><\/span>GSTR 9A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR 9A was previously the annual return for composition taxpayers. It has been discontinued since FY 2019-20. Composition taxpayers now file GSTR-4 as their annual return, along with CMP-08 quarterly challan-cum-statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gstr-return-types-for-other-business-dealers-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_return_types_for_other_business_dealersowners\"><\/span>GSTR Return Types for Other Business Dealers\/Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_5\"><\/span>GSTR 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Outward supplies\ndone, inward supplies received, debit and credit notes, tax liabilities and\ntaxes paid so far are covered by GSTR returns 5 sub type. These are paid by\nforeign nationals doing business in India and are paid on monthly basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_6\"><\/span>GSTR 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ISD (Input Service\nDistributor) file GSTR returns of this category. Submitted on monthly basis,\nthe form comprises details of documents issued so far for distributing input\ncredit, input tax credit received and supply details for invoices from GSTR 1,\nGSTIN number of the one receiving credit and ISD ledger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_7\"><\/span>GSTR 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-7\" title=\"GSTR 7\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1681\">GSTR 7<\/a> is filled as\nmonthly returns by taxpayers who need to deduct TDS under GST. This form is\ncomprised of details such as TDS deducted so far, claimed TDS refund and TDS\nliability payable. Other details such as penalties and interests are also\ncovered here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_8\"><\/span>GSTR 8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>E-commerce operators who need to collect tax at source (TCS) fill up these monthly GSTR returns. It contains details of supplies done from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/8-free-open-source-ecommerce-software\">ecommerce platform<\/a> and TCS collected so far aside from taxpayer\u2019s name, GSTIN and of course, time period of the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_9b\"><\/span>GSTR 9B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-9B was proposed as an annual return for e-commerce operators collecting TCS. However, it has not been notified for implementation under GST and is currently not required to be filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_10\"><\/span>GSTR 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GST final return is\nfiled through the GSTR 10 form. It is filled by a taxpayer whose registration\nhas either been surrendered or cancelled. It is to be finally paid within three\nmonths of the cancelation or surrender notice. The form contains details of\nliabilities, supplies, collected taxes and payable taxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_11\"><\/span>GSTR 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People with UIN\n(Unique Identity Number) have to file for GSTR returns of this subtype. It is\nfiled for receiving refunds under GST of goods and services so purchased by\nembassies and diplomatic missions within the country. GST returns details here\nconsists of received inward supplies and refunds claimed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size:24px;\">If You Need to Make Any GSTR Return Amendment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_1a\"><\/span>GSTR 1A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-1A is an optional amendment facility that allows taxpayers to add or amend details in GSTR-1 before filing GSTR-3B for the same tax period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size:24px;\">These Returns are Drafted Automatically <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_2a\"><\/span>GSTR 2A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GST return form\nunder <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-2a\" title=\"GSTR 2A\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1796\">GSTR 2A<\/a> category contains details\nof inward supplies of goods\/services. GSTR returns under GSTR 2A are read only\nin nature and require no further action. Purchases done from registered\nsuppliers in a tax periodfall under the inward supplies type of goods and\nservices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_4a\"><\/span>GSTR 4A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-4A is an auto-generated, read-only statement for composition taxpayers containing details of inward supplies based on information furnished by suppliers. It is not a return and does not require filing by the taxpayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size:24px;\">What If You Forget to File GSTR Returns?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gstr_3a\"><\/span>GSTR 3A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It applies to you\nif you forgot to file GSTR returns, GSTR 3A is issued directly by the tax\nauthority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-file-gst-return\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who_should_file_gst_return\"><\/span>Who Should File GST Return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those registered under GST act are\nrequired to submit details of sales as well as purchases done for their\ngood\/services. Details also need to be provided of taxes paid and collected so\nfar. Refer the next section for identifying who needs to apply for GSTR returns\nbased on the form type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GSTR 1 is to be filled by\nregistered taxable suppliers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSTR 2 was originally for registered taxable recipients but has been suspended since September 2017 and is no longer filed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSTR 3 was originally for regular taxpayers but has been suspended since September 2017 and replaced by GSTR-3B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composition suppliers file GSTR 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-5\" title=\"GSTR 5\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1679\">GSTR 5<\/a> is to be filed by\nnon-resident taxpayers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input service distributors furnish GST\ndetails in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/how-to-file-gstr-6\" title=\"GSTR 6\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1685\">GSTR 6<\/a> form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorities undertaking tax\ndeducted at source comply with GSTR 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce service providers and\ntax collectors fill up <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-8\" title=\"GSTR 8\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1683\">GSTR 8<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSTR-9 is the annual return for regular registered taxpayers. Taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to INR 2 crore are currently exempt from filing GSTR-9 for specified financial years, subject to government notifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those taxpayers with their\nbusinesses cancelled or surrendered go for GSTR 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person with UIN claiming refund\nfiles all information regarding inward supplies in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-11\" title=\"GSTR 11\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1784\">GSTR 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-file-gst-nil-return\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who_should_file_gst_nil_return\"><\/span>Who Should File GST Nil Return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no outward supplies, inward supplies, or tax liabilities during a tax period, eligible taxpayers may be required to file a Nil GST return, depending on the return applicable to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-file-gst-return\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_file_gst_return\"><\/span>How to File GST Return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers need to submit tax returns to the GST department of India monthly, quarterly or annually. With automated tax filing systems, you can login through government portal for paying GST.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-file-GSTR-Returns.png\" alt=\"How to file GSTR Returns\" class=\"wp-image-17669\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-get-your-fifteen-digit-gst-identification-number\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_get_your_fifteen-digit_gst_identification_number\"><\/span>Step 1: Get Your Fifteen-Digit GST Identification Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">portal<\/a>, a fifteen-digit GST identification number would be issued. This number incorporates your PAN details and state code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-upload-your-invoices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_upload_your_invoices\"><\/span>Step 2: Upload Your Invoices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If applicable under the e-invoicing provisions, generate e-invoices and obtain an Invoice Reference Number (IRN). Taxpayers not covered under e-invoicing may proceed with return preparation using their invoice records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-file-for-inward-amp-outward-supplies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_file_for_inward_outward_supplies\"><\/span>Step 3: File for Inward &amp; Outward Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\ndone with invoice uploading, file for outward supplies and inward supplies of\ntaxable goods\/services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-mention-time-period-for-gst-return-filing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_4_mention_time_period_for_gst_return_filing\"><\/span>Step 4: Mention Time Period for GST return Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter\nother details as asked in the form such as time period for which the tax is\nfiled, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-review-your-info\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_5_review_your_info\"><\/span>Step 5: Review Your Info<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review\nthe information so provided through the preview option attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-submit-the-final-form\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_6_submit_the_final_form\"><\/span>Step 6: Submit the Final Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-file-the-returns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_7_file_the_returns\"><\/span>Step 7: File the Returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-your-gst-return-status\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_check_your_gst_return_status\"><\/span>How to Check Your GST Return Status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers who gave already submitted the GST returns are provided with an ARN or Application Reference Number. With the help of this number, you can check the GST return status after furnishing GST returns details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have this information, visit government GST portal, enter the necessary details including ARN number and click on service option to track return status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gst-return-due-dates-updated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gst_return_due_dates_updated\"><\/span>GST Return Due Dates Updated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GST return forms are released by government every year alone with their respective due dates and GST return last dates. To fill up GSTR returns based on their sub type, follow the information given in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GST Returns Types<\/th><th>Details<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Periodicity<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Due Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 1-Monthly<\/strong><\/td><td>Submission of Details of Sales<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 1-Quarterly<\/strong><\/td><td>Submission of Details of Sales by Quarterly Filers Having Annual Sales Turnover &lt; 5cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Quarterly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13th of Succeeding month of Quarter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 3B-Monthly<\/strong><\/td><td>Summarised Return &amp; Payment of GST<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 3B-Quarterly (Turnover &lt;5 crore) &amp; Category X States<\/strong> <\/td><td>Summarised Return &amp; Payment of GST<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Quarterly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22nd of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 3B-Quarterly (Turnover &lt;5 crore) &amp; Category Y states<\/strong> <\/td><td>Summarised Return &amp; Payment of GST<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Quarterly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 4 (For Composition Dealers)<\/strong><\/td><td>Submission of Details of Sales during the FY<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annual Return<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30th June of Succeeding FY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 5 (For Non-Resident Taxable Persons)<\/strong><\/td><td>Summary of Details of Sales by Non Resident<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 5A (For OIDAR Service Providers)<\/strong><\/td><td>Return for Online Information Database Access or Retrieval Service Providers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 6 (For Input Service Distributor)<\/strong><\/td><td>Summary of Input Tax Received and Distributed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 7 (For TDS Deductors)<\/strong><\/td><td>Summary of Tax Deducted at Source by any registered person<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 8 (For eCommerce Operators)<\/strong><\/td><td>Summary of Tax Collected at Source<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 9 (Annual Return)<\/strong><\/td><td>Summary of all the outward and inward supplies made during the FY<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annual Return<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31st December of Succeeding FY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 9C (Reconciliation Statement)<\/strong><\/td><td>Reconciliation Statement of GSTR 9 vs Books (for turnover &gt; 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25th Apr (Half-yearly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR 1 IFF (Invoice Furnishing Filing)<\/strong><\/td><td>Submission of Details of B2B invoices for QRMP taxpayers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Monthly (Optional)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GSTR-2A (Auto-generated)<\/strong><\/td><td>System-generated statement of inward supplies from suppliers&#8217; returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Auto-generated monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available for viewing (not filed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/what-is-gstr-2b\" title=\"GSTR-2B\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1675\">GSTR-2B<\/a> (Static Statement)<\/strong><\/td><td>Static monthly statement of eligible input tax credit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Auto-generated monthly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available by 14th of Next Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>PMT-06 (Payment Challan)<\/strong><\/td><td>Electronic challan for GST, interest, penalty, and fee payments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">As required<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Generated at time of payment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annual-return-gst-due-dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"annual_return_gst_due_dates\"><\/span>Annual Return GST Due Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annually GSTR 9 and 9C are to be filled and submitted for the previous financial year. GSTR-9 is generally required for taxpayers with annual aggregate turnover exceeding INR 2 crore. Taxpayers with turnover up to INR 2 crore may be exempt for specific financial years pursuant to government notifications and should verify the applicable notification for the relevant year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time period (annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due date: December 31 of the succeeding financial year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-late-fees-for-not-filing-gstr-returns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"late_fees_for_not_filing_gstr_returns\"><\/span>Late Fees for Not Filing GSTR Returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If no business transactions have been recorded during a tax period, eligible taxpayers are required to file a Nil GST return. Delayed filing may attract applicable late fees as prescribed under GST law. Nil returns are commonly filed through <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/difference-between-gstr-1-and-gstr-3b\"   title=\"GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2346\">GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B<\/a>, where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late fees for delayed filing of GSTR-9 are subject to turnover-based caps and government notifications issued from time to time. Taxpayers should verify the applicable late fee provisions for the relevant financial year before filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-download-gst-return-form\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_download_gst_return_form\"><\/span>How to Download GST Return Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers can download filed GST returns, acknowledgements, and related documents from the GST portal after logging into their account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\"><strong style=\"font-size:24px;\">Summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With extended GST return dates, businesses have got some relief in filing returns. 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