GST Return Filing Online

Every entity registered under the GST Act must supply the information of sales, purchases, taxes paid and collected through goods and service tax return filing. If you have been wondering how to file GST return online, then follow the several steps to complete the process. First, use the GST portal and fill out the form specifically used for GST return filing. Now, fill out the outward and inward monthly reports. Thereafter, using the GSTR-2 form, fill in the details of the supply.

An online GST return statement is a document that contains the following details that a GST-registered taxpayer must file with the Administrative Authorities:

• Income
• Sales
• Expenses
• Purchases

The tax authorities use these documents to calculate their net tax liability. Under the current GST tax regime, every registered dealer must file the requisite returns, such as:

• Purchases
• Sales
• GST On sales
• Input tax Credit earned by levying GST on purchases

Benefits of GST Return Filing

The following are the benefits of GST return filing, that are as follows:

1. If you file GST on time, then it helps you to avoid penalties and late fees. Otherwise, you have to pay Rs. 100 as late fees for each day up to a maximum of Rs. 5,000.
2. Provide transparency to business transactions because while filing GST you provide financial details to the government. 
3. The GST department keeps track of taxpayers through their GST returns, and if they found any suspicious activity or information, they may send a notice to you. To avoid notice from the department, file the correct information.
4. Proper and timely done GST return filing will help taxpayers to get loans from banks or other financial institutions because it builds credibility based on the GST return.

GST Returns Filing is a must for…

Under GST, businesses having more than five crore rupees as annual aggregate turnover must file two monthly, and one annual GST returns. These businesses also include taxpayers opting for the QRMP scheme. The process glacially amounts to 25 returns every fiscal year.

Every Taxpayer with a turnover of less than or equal to five crore rupees can file the GST returns under the QRMP scheme. The CGST puts the number of GSTR filings for the QRMP scheme filers at nine every fiscal year. This scheme includes 4 GSTR-1, and GSTR-3B returns in the Annual Filing.

Note: Each QRMP filer must pay the GST tax even though they file quarterly GST returns.

Eligibility Criteria for GST Return Filing in India

To become eligible for GST filing online, you must have GST registration. The eligibility criteria for GST registration are as follows:

• You're an individual registered as per pre-GST law
• The annual turnover of your business is above INR 40 lakh
• You are an agent of a supplier and input service distributor
• You are an e-commerce business aggregator
• You're a person that's engaged with the business of providing database access and supplying online information to a place outside India. 

Documents Required for filing GST Return Filing in India

Every GST register company must attach the following documents along with the application for the GST returns filing to secure the submission of their successful returns with the Department of Revenue:

• The Identification proofs of the directors, person, or partners 
• The PAN card of the business entity and the directors, person, or partners 
• GST Registration Number
• Financial Statements required

Process for filing GST Return Filing in India

The process of filing the GST Return Filing is as follows:

• Filing Form GSTR-1 for Monthly details of inward supplies by the 10th of the subsequent month
• Filing Form GSTR-2 for Monthly details of outward supplies by the 15th of the subsequent month
• Filing Form GSTR-3 for Monthly Filing of Return on the 20th of the subsequent month
• Filing Form GSTR-8 for Annual Filing of Return on 31st December of next financial year

Other GST forms are as follows:

GST Return Forms

Form	Purpose	Duration	Due Dates
GSTR-1	Details of outward supplies of taxable goods and/or services effected	Monthly	10th of the subsequent month
GSTR-2	Details of inward supplies of taxable goods and/or services affected by claiming the input tax credit.	Monthly	15th of the subsequent month
GSTR-3	Monthly return based on finalization of details of outward supplies and inward supplies along with the payment of the amount of Tax.	Monthly	20th of the subsequent month
GSTR-3B	Simple return for Jul 2017- Mar 2018	Monthly	20th of the next month
GSTR-4	Return for compounding taxable person	Quarterly	18th of the month succeeding quarter
GSTR-5	Return for Non-Resident foreign taxable person	Monthly	20th of the next month
GSTR-6	Return for Input Service Distributor	Monthly	13th of the next month
GSTR-7	Return for authorities deducting Tax at source	Monthly	10th of the next month
GSTR-8	Details of supplies effected through e-commerce operator and the amount of Tax collected	Monthly	10th of the next month
GSTR-9	Annual Return	Annually	31st December of the next Financial year
GSTR-9A	Annual Return	Monthly	31st December of the next Financial year
GSTR-10	Final Return	Once. When registration is canceled or surrendered	Within three months of the date of cancellation or date of cancellation order, whichever is later.
GSTR-11	Details of inward supplies to be furnished by a person having UIN and claiming a refund	Monthly	28th of the month following the month for which the statement is filed

Our Assistance in filing the GST Return Filing in India

We at Registrationwala provide end-to-end solutions for filing GST Returns Filing. Our GST filing services include:

• Collection of information and starting the process
• Creating the first compliance draft
• Reviewing the draft and making changes if necessary
• Filing the GST return online
• Providing you with the confirmation receipt

Registrationwala.com is a leading legal consultancy firm providing expert GST support to those who need assistance in GST Return Filing. Contact us now if you're yet to file your GST return.

FAQs

Q. What is GSTR-11?

A. Form GSTR-11 is a statement of the inward supply of goods and services received by UIN (Unique Identity Number) holders required to be filed by them quarterly.

Q. Where can I get to know the GSTR-8 format?

A. GSTR-8 is a GST return to be filed by the E-commerce required to deduct TCS, i.e., Tax collected at source under the GST regime. GSTR-8 contains the details of supplies affected through the e-commerce platform and the amount of TCS collected on such supplies.

Q. What is the GSTR-10 final return format?

A. The GST R-10 is a one-time document filed by registered taxpayers whenever they cancel their GST registration. It can also be when closing down a business voluntarily or due to a government order.