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GSTNil Return Filing

GST is the product of the biggest tax reform in India which has tremendously improved ease of doing business and increasing the taxpayer base in India by including millions of small businesses. Every Person or Entity who has obtained GSTIN are liable to file various GST Returns before due dates. Even the Person or entity who has obtained GSTIN but has inactive business are required to file GST Returns. Taxpayers are required to file GST Returns based on the turnover criteria of the business.

When a taxpayer has not made any outward supply/ Sale and has not received any inward supply/ Purchase of any goods/ services and do not has any tax liability for that particular tax period, then the taxpayer is required to file GST Nil Return.

The motive of filing GST Nil Return is to keep a record of not paying any tax due to a few regulated circumstances.

ComplianceIndia can be your legal and professional partner in India to help you understand how to file GST Nil Returns in India quickly and cost-effectively.

Advantages of GST Nil Return Filing

Abolition of the cascading effect

GST filing simplifies the entire tax process by eliminating the cascading method.

Seamless flow of ITCC

The tax already paid by the supplier is deducted from the liability to pay taxes. If the tax paid and collected transaction is recorded through filing return by both the parties, the Input Tax Credit can be passed on to the buyer and not otherwise.

Simple and common form for all taxes

There are three different types of taxes which are collected under GST viz. IGST, CGST & SGST. Details of all three forms of taxes paid or collected is required to be provided in a single form itself.

Organized Tax System

GST return filing has replaced the chaotic older tax system. Anyone who wishes to pay the entire tax in a single time is allowed under GST.

Business opportunities : With the introduction of GST, the busine

Compliance Rating

Government has introduced compliance rating for all registered persons/ entities based on their filing status, regular compliances and receipt of tax payments. This rating is available on GST website for common public to review.

To whom GST Nil Return filing is applicable

Under the GST Act, any registered taxpayer with zero sales or purchase recorded for a particular period of time is mandated to file a Nil Return.

Types of GST Return filing

Monthly GST Returns

Annual GST Returns

GST filing for input/ purchase

GST filing for output/ supply

How we Work?

Step 1

Fill-up our Contact Form and Submit

Step 2

Our Expert/ Legal Professional will contact you and provide brief guidance into the related context

Step 3

All Required Documents and Details to be provided as discussed with our Expert

Step 4

Once all required documents are received, Our Expert will prepare your GST return.

Step 5

Online GST Nil Return Filing

Step 6

Acknowledgment of filing the GST Nil Return

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Documents required for GST Return filing

Certificate

A copy of certificate of GST Registration/ GSTIN of the registered taxpayer

Login details

Log-in credentials of the registered person

DSC

DSC of Authorised signatory in case of entity

Different Forms of GST filing

Return	Description	Who Files?	Standard Date for filing
GSTR–1	Statement of Outward supplies of Goods or Services	Normal Registered Person	11^th of every month [In case of monthly filing] 13^th of month following every quarter [in case of quarterly filing]
GSTR–2 [Suspended currently]	Statement of Inward supplies of Goods or Services	Normal Registered Person	15th of the next month
GSTR – 3 [Suspended currently]	Return for a normal tax-payer	Normal Registered Person	20th of the next month
GSTR – 3B	Simple Monthly Return	Normal Registered Person	20th of the next month
GSTR – 4	Quarterly Return	Taxable Person opting for Composition Levy	18th of the month succeeding the quarter
GSTR – 5	Monthly return for a non-resident taxpayer	Non-resident taxpayer	20th of the month succeeding tax period & within 7 days after expiry of registration
GSTR – 5A	Monthly return for a person supplying OIDAR services from a place out-side India to a non-taxable online recipient	Supplier of OIDAR Services	20th of the next month
GSTR – 6	Monthly return for an Input Service Distributor (ISD)	Input Service Distributor	13th of the next month
GSTR – 7	Monthly return for authorities deducting tax at source	Tax Deductor	10th of the next month
GSTR – 8	Monthly statement for E-Commerce Operator depicting supplies effecting through it.	E-Commerce Operator	10th of the next month
GSTR – 9	Annual Return	Registered Person other than an ISD, TDS/TCS Taxpayer, casual taxable person and Non-resident taxpayer.	31st December of next Financial Year
GSTR – 9A	Simplified Annual Return under Composition Scheme	Taxable Per-son opting for Composition Levy	31st December of next Financial Year
GSTR – 10	Final Return	Taxable person whose registration has been surrendered or cancelled.	Within three months of the date of cancellation or date of order of cancellation, which-ever is later.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is GST?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a all-in-one tax levied on manufacture, trade and services across India. From 1^stJuly, 2017 GST has replaced indirect taxes like VAT, Service Tax, Excise etc.

2. What is GSTIN?

Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) is a 15 digits number which is used to identify businesses registered under GST.

3. Do I need to be physically present during process of filing?

No, GST Nil Return filing is a fully online process as all Forms are required to be filed electronically. You would need to send us scanned copies of all the required documents. You can check GST Nil Return filing status by visiting GST portal.

4. Can I file Nil Form GSTR-1 through SMS, instead of filing online through GST Portal?

Yes, you can file Nil Form GSTR-1 through SMS, instead of filing it through online mode on GST Portal.

5. Who is eligible to file Nil Form GSTR-1 through SMS?

Any taxpayer who fulfills below conditions, are eligible to file Nil Form GSTR-1, through SMS:
– Taxpayer must be registered as Normal taxpayer/ Casual taxpayer/ SEZ Unit / SEZ Developer and must have a valid GSTIN
– Taxpayer must have opted for the filing frequency as either monthly or quarterly on the GST Portal.
– Authorized signatory and his/ her phone number must be registered on the GST Portal.
– There must not be any data in saved or submitted stage in online version of Form GSTR-1, on the GST Portal.

6. I am an Authorized Signatory and my mobile number has been registered for more than one GSTIN. Can I file Nil Form GSTR-1, through SMS for all GSTINs?

Yes, you can file Nil Form GSTR-1, through SMS for all GSTINs, for whom you are an Authorized Signatory, from the same mobile number.

7. What is the validity of Verification Code received through SMS?

Verification Code is valid for 30 minutes.

8. I have filed Nil Form GSTR-1 through SMS. Do I need to login again to the GST Portal to file Nil Form GSTR-1?

Once you have filed Nil Form GSTR-1 through SMS, you do not need to login to the GST Portal again to file Nil Form GSTR-1. After successful filing of Nil Form GSTR-1, through SMS, the status of Form GSTR-1 is changed to Filed on GST Portal.

9. Is it mandatory for all the registered taxpayers to file the GST Nil Return?

No. Filing the GST Nil Return is mandatory only for the taxpayer with no sales or purchase input within a certain time period.

10. Can I file my GST Nil Return on a yearly basis?

No. As per the GST Act, 2017, the GST Nil Return can be filed only on monthly or quarterly basis.

11. Will I have to file the GST Nil Return after filing the regular GST Returns?

GST Nil Return filing is applicable only for the registered taxpayers with zero sales or purchase record within a fixed timeline. If a business individual is filing the standard GST Returns, it means he/she is not applicable for the GST Nil Return filing.

12. How should I know that I am eligible for the GST Nil Return filing or not?

Following the provisions of the GST Act, 2017, a business personnel becomes eligible for GST Nil Return filing in case of no sales/purchase input during a time period.

13. How long does it take to file a GST Nil Return?

We adopt a very simple Return filing process. Once you submit us the required documents, we usually file a return within 1 working day.

14. What should I do if DSC does not work while filing?

If DSC does not work, you can always file a GST return using other methods which involve an OTP from your registered phone number, your PAN information, and a DSC.

15. How does ComplianceIndia add value to the GST Nil Returns filing process?

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