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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.

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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.

Who it's for

Who needs GST return filing?

Every registered business

Whether monthly or under QRMP, returns are due every period.

Businesses with no sales this period

Nil returns are still mandatory.

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 invoices
    For the return period.
  • Purchase invoices
    To reconcile input tax credit.
  • Bank statement
    To cross-verify receipts.
  • GST login credentials
    To file directly on the portal.
How it works

GST return filing process

01

Collect invoices

Each period

We collect sales and purchase invoices for the period.

02

Reconcile & file GSTR-1

By the 11th

We reconcile sales and file GSTR-1.

03

File GSTR-3B & pay tax

By the 20th · Done

We 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)
13th/22nd–24th of next quarter month
Quarterly
Pricing

GST return filing fees

One transparent professional fee per period, confirmed in writing before we begin.

  • Covers reconciliation, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing.
  • Nil returns are discounted.
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Late fees and penalties

Late filing fee
₹50–100 / day
Per return, per day, capped depending on the return type.
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.
Avoid these

Common GST return filing mistakes

Mismatched ITC claims

Claiming ITC not reflected in GSTR-2B triggers notices.

Skipping nil returns

Even zero-activity periods must be filed.

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?

Late fees of ₹50-100 per day apply, plus 18% annual interest on any tax due.

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