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GST Returns
Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead.
Every business registered under GST is legally obligated to file GST returns—accurately and on time. Whether you’re a small trader, a service provider, or a large-scale manufacturer, timely GST return filing is critical to avoid penalties, maintain Input Tax Credit (ITC), and ensure smooth tax compliance.
At Alpviram Legal, we help you navigate GST return filing with ease. Our expert team handles everything from return preparation to reconciliation and filing—so you never miss a due date or face unnecessary hassles.
What is a GST Return?
A GST return is a document that taxpayers must file with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department. It includes details of outward and inward supplies, tax liability, input tax credit claims, and payment of taxes. Depending on the business type and turnover, different forms and frequencies apply.
GST return filing ensures:
Proper declaration of sales and purchases
Claiming of eligible ITC
Avoidance of late fees and interest
Legal tax compliance and financial discipline
Who Needs to File GST Returns?
Any individual or business registered under GST must file returns. This includes:
Regular taxpayers
Composition scheme dealers
E-commerce sellers
Exporters
Non-resident taxable persons
Input Service Distributors (ISD)
Casual taxable persons
- TDS/TCS deductors
The number and type of GST returns to be filed depends on your business type, registration category, and turnover threshold.
Types of GST Returns We Handle
GSTR-1 – Details of Outward Supplies
Frequency: Monthly / Quarterly
Due Date: 11th of next month (monthly) / 13th of the month following quarter (QRMP scheme)
Who Should File: All regular taxpayers
This return captures the details of all sales and outward supplies, including invoices, debit-credit notes, and export data. Accurate filing of GSTR-1 ensures seamless ITC for your buyers.
GSTR-3B – Monthly Summary Return
Frequency: Monthly / Quarterly
Due Date: 20th of next month (monthly), varies for QRMP
A self-declaration return that summarizes total outward supplies, inward supplies (purchases), ITC claims, and tax liability. This is mandatory for all regular taxpayers.
GSTR-4 – Return for Composition Dealers
Frequency: Annually
Due Date: 30th April following financial year
Who Should File: Businesses under the Composition Scheme
This return includes summary details of outward supplies, tax paid, and purchases, applicable for small taxpayers who opted for the composition scheme.
GSTR-5 – Return for Non-Resident Taxable Persons
Frequency: Monthly
Due Date: 20th of the next month
Who Should File: Non-resident foreign taxpayers doing business in India
Includes inward and outward supplies and tax payable during the tax period.
GSTR-6 – Return for Input Service Distributors (ISD)
Frequency: Monthly
Due Date: 13th of the next month
Who Should File: Input Service Distributors
Discloses the details of input tax credit received and distributed to branches.
GSTR-7 – TDS Return under GST
Frequency: Monthly
Due Date: 10th of the next month
Who Should File: Government agencies and others deducting TDS under GST
Shows the TDS deducted, liability, and TDS certificate generation.
GSTR-8 – Return for E-commerce Operators
Frequency: Monthly
Due Date: 10th of the next month
Who Should File: E-commerce operators registered under GST
Covers the supplies made through the platform and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) details.
GSTR-9 – Annual Return
Frequency: Annually
Due Date: 31st December of the following financial year
Who Should File: All regular taxpayers (turnover > ₹2 Cr requires audit)
It is a consolidated summary of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed during the financial year.
GSTR-9C – Reconciliation Statement
Frequency: Annually
Due Date: Along with GSTR-9
Who Should File: Businesses with turnover above ₹5 Crore
It includes a reconciliation of GST returns with audited financial statements and is certified by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant.
GSTR-10 – Final Return
Due Date: Within 3 months of GST registration cancellation
Who Should File: Taxpayers whose registration has been surrendered or cancelled
GSTR-11 – Return for UIN Holders
Due Date: 28th of the following month
Who Should File: Persons with Unique Identification Number (UN, Embassies, etc.)
Captures inward supplies to claim a GST refund.
What We Offer
GST Return Filing (Monthly/Quarterly/Annually)
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C Filing & Certification
Reconciliation Services for ITC & Returns
Notice Handling & Clarification Submission
- Support for GST Portal & E-Invoicing
Frequently Asked Questions
GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax that is levied on every value addition. It has replaced many indirect taxes previously levied by the central and state governments.
Businesses with an aggregate turnover exceeding the threshold limit specified for their state are required to register under GST. Additionally, certain businesses, such as those making inter-state supplies, are mandatorily required to register, irrespective of turnover.
The registration process is online through the GST portal. Applicants need to fill out Form GST REG-01 and submit the necessary documents. Upon verification, a GSTIN (GST Identification Number) is issued.
Yes, if a business operates in multiple states, separate GST registrations are required for each state.
Yes, a person can obtain separate registrations for different business verticals within the same state.
Common GST returns include:
GSTR-1: Details of outward supplies.
GSTR-3B: Summary return of outward and inward supplies with payment of tax.
GSTR-4: Quarterly return for composition dealers.
GSTR-9: Annual return.
Yes, nil returns must be filed even if there are no transactions during the tax period.
The composition scheme allows small taxpayers with a turnover up to ₹1.5 crore to pay tax at a fixed rate with fewer compliances.
Input Tax Credit refers to the credit a taxpayer can claim for the tax paid on purchases, which can be used to offset the tax liability on sales.
The recipient must possess a valid tax invoice, the goods or services must have been received, returns must be filed, and the supplier must have paid the tax to the government.
An E-Way Bill is an electronic document generated on the GST portal evidencing the movement of goods. It is required for transporting goods above a certain value.
It is required when there is a movement of goods of consignment value exceeding ₹50,000, with certain exceptions.
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