All the taxpayers registered under GST are required to file their annual return in form GSTR 9 . It is a consolidation of all the monthly/quarterly returns filed in that year.
Due Date: 31st December of next financial year
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Taxpayers who have opted for the composition scheme under GST do not need to file GSTR-9. Instead, they are required to file GSTR-9A, which is a simplified annual return form specifically designed for composition scheme dealers.
Individuals or businesses registered under the GST as casual taxable persons or non-resident taxable persons are not required to file GSTR-9.
ISDs, who distribute input tax credit (ITC) to their branches or units, are exempted from filing GSTR-9.
Taxpayers whose annual aggregate turnover does not exceed the specified threshold are not required to file GSTR-9. The threshold limit for filing GSTR-9 is decided by the government and may vary from year to year.
Government departments and PSUs, unless they are specifically notified by the government, are not required to file GSTR-9. It’s important to note that while these categories may be exempted from filing GSTR-9
They are still required to comply with other applicable GST requirements, such as filing regular monthly or quarterly returns (such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) or any other applicable forms as per their respective categories.
This includes the taxpayer's name, GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number), and the financial year for which the return is being filed.
Details of all outward supplies made during the financial year need to be provided. This includes both taxable and exempt supplies. The information should be reported based on the HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code or SAC (Services Accounting Code).
The taxpayer needs to provide details of all inward supplies received during the financial year, including both taxable and exempt supplies. The information should be categorized based on the HSN code or SAC.
The taxpayer needs to provide a summary of the input tax credit availed during the financial year. This includes ITC availed on inward supplies, reverse charge mechanism, and ITC reclaimed, if any.
The taxpayer needs to provide the details of tax paid during the financial year, including tax paid through cash, utilization of ITC, and any other modes of payment.
A summary of supplies made, categorized based on the HSN or SAC, needs to be provided. This includes details such as quantity, unit of measurement, taxable value, and tax amount.
The taxpayer needs to reconcile the turnover declared in the annual return with the turnover declared in the monthly or quarterly returns, such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
The form may require the taxpayer to provide additional information, such as details of advances received, outstanding dues, demands, refunds, etc.
Type |
Applicability |
Nature |
Due Date |
GSTR-9 |
This is the standard annual return form applicable to regular taxpayers who are not registered under the composition scheme |
It consolidates the details of outward supplies, inward supplies, input tax credit (ITC) availed, and tax liability for the financial year |
December 31st of the subsequent financial year |
GSTR-9A |
This annual return form is specifically designed for taxpayers who have opted for the composition scheme under GST |
It requires the summary of turnover, tax liability, and ITC details for the financial year. |
December 31st of the subsequent financial year |
GSTR-9C |
This is a reconciliation statement-cum-certification form that needs to be filed by taxpayers whose annual turnover exceeds a specified threshold (currently INR 2 crores) |
It involves a reconciliation of the financial statements with the annual return and requires certification by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant. |
December 31st of the subsequent financial year |
GSTR-9B |
This annual return form is applicable to electronic commerce operators (ECOs) who are required to collect tax at source (TCS) under GST |
GSTR-9B involves the consolidation of the details of outward supplies, inward supplies, and TCS collected during the financial year. |
December 31st of the subsequent financial year |
In addition to the late fee, interest is applicable on the outstanding tax liability resulting from the late filing of GST annual returns. The interest is calculated at the rate of 18% per annum on the tax liability from the due date of filing the annual return until the date of actual payment.
To file GST annual returns, you typically need to provide details such as your GSTIN, turnover, outward supplies (sales), inward supplies (purchases), input tax credit availed, tax paid, and HSN/SAC-wise summary of supplies. It is important to maintain accurate records throughout the year to facilitate the annual filing process.