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Annual return, with GSTR-9C

GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C due date calendar

A year-end summary of every GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B you filed: sales, input tax credit, tax paid and refunds. Businesses above ₹5 crore also file GSTR-9C, which reconciles the return with the audited books.

Who it applies to
Regular taxpayers with turnover above ₹2 crore. It is optional up to ₹2 crore, and GSTR-9C applies above ₹5 crore.
When
31 December after the financial year ends.
How often
Once a year
If you miss it
A late fee of ₹50 a day for turnover up to ₹5 crore and ₹100 a day for ₹5–20 crore (both capped at 0.04% of turnover), or ₹200 a day above ₹20 crore (capped at 0.5%). GSTR-9 cannot be revised once filed.

Every GSTR-9 date in this calendar

For the periodDue dateForStatus
FY 2025-2631 December 2026ThursdayMonthly filers, Quarterly (QRMP) filers

What to keep ready

  • All GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for the year, reconciled with your books
  • GSTR-2B totals against the credit you claimed
  • HSN-wise summary of sales
  • Audited financial statements, if GSTR-9C applies

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Frequently asked questions

When is GSTR-9 due in 2026-27?

31 December after the financial year ends.

Who does GSTR-9 apply to?

Regular taxpayers with turnover above ₹2 crore. It is optional up to ₹2 crore, and GSTR-9C applies above ₹5 crore.

What happens if I miss GSTR-9?

A late fee of ₹50 a day for turnover up to ₹5 crore and ₹100 a day for ₹5–20 crore (both capped at 0.04% of turnover), or ₹200 a day above ₹20 crore (capped at 0.5%). GSTR-9 cannot be revised once filed.

Shown on the calendar for: monthly filers, quarterly (qrmp) filers.

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