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Every registered business
Whether monthly or under QRMP, returns are due every period.
GST
GST Return Filing
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, nil returns and QRMP filing — every period, on time. We reconcile your sales and ITC before every filing.
Monthly / quarterly cycleExpert-handled
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₹799 + GST
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Overview
What is GST return filing?
GST return filing is the periodic reporting of your sales, purchases, output tax and input tax credit to the GST department. Every registered business must file, regardless of whether there was any business activity in the period.
Want to check whether a return is filed? See how to check GST return filing status.
Need to pay the tax yourself? See how to pay GST online.
Who it's for
Who needs GST return filing?
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Businesses with no sales this period
Nil returns are still mandatory.
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Small taxpayers under QRMP
Quarterly filing with monthly tax payment.
Types
Types of GST returns
Return 01GSTR-1 Filing
Reports outward supplies (sales) for the period — monthly or quarterly under QRMP.
Return 02GSTR-3B Filing
Summary return declaring tax liability and ITC claimed, with tax payment.
Return 03Nil GST Return Filing
For periods with zero sales and purchases — still mandatory, and can be filed via SMS.
Return 04QRMP Return Filing
Quarterly GSTR-1/3B with monthly tax payment via a simplified PMT-06 challan.
Documents required
Documents required for GST return filing
- ✓Sales invoicesFor the return period.
- ✓Purchase invoicesTo reconcile input tax credit.
- ✓Bank statementTo cross-verify receipts.
- ✓GST login credentialsTo file directly on the portal.
How it works
GST return filing process
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Collect invoices
Each periodWe collect sales and purchase invoices for the period.
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Reconcile & file GSTR-1
By the 11thWe reconcile sales and file GSTR-1.
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File GSTR-3B & pay tax
By the 20th · DoneWe reconcile ITC, file GSTR-3B and process the tax payment.
Deadlines
GST return filing due dates
Return
Due date
Frequency
GSTR-1
11th of next month
Monthly
GSTR-3B
20th of next month
Monthly
QRMP (GSTR-1/3B)
GSTR-1 by the 13th; GSTR-3B by the 22nd or 24th (by State), of the month after the quarter
Quarterly
Late fees, 2026 extensions and the next due dates: see GST return due dates.
Pricing
GST return filing packages
Service
Basic₹1,598₹799+ 18% GST50% OFF
Most popularProfessional₹3,998₹1,999+ 18% GST50% OFF
Premium₹7,998₹3,999+ 18% GST50% OFF
GST professional assistance
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GSTR-1 filing
3 months (turnover up to ₹5 lakh or 100 transactions)
12 months (turnover up to ₹15 lakh or 250 transactions)
12 months (turnover up to ₹30 lakh or 350 transactions)
GSTR-3B filing
3 months (turnover up to ₹5 lakh or 100 transactions)
12 months (turnover up to ₹15 lakh or 250 transactions)
12 months (turnover up to ₹30 lakh or 350 transactions)
GSTR-2A download and ITC report
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GSTR-2B download and ITC report
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Changes to your GST registration (HSN, contact number, email and bank account only)
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2 times a year
LUT application (for exporters)
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One payment covers the whole period (3 or 12 months), and the turnover and transaction limits are for that whole period. Filing nil returns? Pick any package.
Higher turnover or more transactions?
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Late fees and penalties
Late filing fee
₹50 / day
Per return. ₹20 a day for a nil return. Capped at ₹500 (nil), ₹2,000, ₹5,000 or ₹10,000, by turnover.
Interest on tax due
18% p.a.
Charged on any tax paid late.
E-way bill & ITC block
Filing block
Consistent non-filing blocks e-way bills and ITC claims.
Work out your late fee and interest: GST interest and late fee calculator.
Avoid these
Common GST return filing mistakes
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Mismatched ITC claims
Claiming ITC not reflected in GSTR-2B triggers notices.
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Skipping nil returns
Even zero-activity periods must be filed.
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Wrong QRMP tax estimate
Underpaying the monthly QRMP instalment attracts interest.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From first document to final acknowledgement, we manage every step.
FAQ
GST Return Filing, answered.
Do I need to file if I had no sales?
Yes, a nil return is still mandatory even with zero sales and purchases.
What is QRMP?
The Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme lets small taxpayers file GSTR-1/3B quarterly while paying tax monthly.
What happens if I miss a due date?
A late fee of ₹50 a day per return applies (₹20 for a nil return), up to a cap based on your turnover, plus 18% a year interest on tax paid late.
Need help filing your GST returns?
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