Statutory Practice Division

Statutory Compliance Calendar 2026–27

Authoritative month-by-month statutory deadlines for Private Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnership Firms, and Proprietorships. Track MCA21 ROC filings, CBDT Income Tax return due dates, Section 194T partner TDS deadlines, Advance Tax installments, and monthly GST settlements with exact penalty safeguards.

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Quarter 1 (Q1)Apr – Jun
17 Deadlines

March TDS, GSTR-4, Advance Tax 1, LLP Form 11, DPT-3

Quarter 2 (Q2)Jul – Sep
18 Deadlines

Non-Audit ITRs, Sec 44AB Tax Audit, Advance Tax 2, DIR-3 KYC

Quarter 3 (Q3)Oct – Dec
20 DeadlinesMCA Ext.

AOC-4 Ext (31 Dec), Corporate ITR-6, GSTR-9/9C, LLP Form 8

Quarter 4 (Q4)Jan – Mar
18 DeadlinesMCA Ext.

MGT-7 Ext (31 Jan), Sec 194T Partner TDS, 4th Adv Tax, LUT

Month:
Entity:
Authority:
April 2026Q1 (FY 2026–27)
8 Regulatory Deadlines
11th April 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for March

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37 & Rule 59

Filing of B2B sales invoices, export supplies, debit/credit notes for March. Directly feeds into buyers' auto-drafted GSTR-2B.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers with turnover > ₹5 Crores or non-QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Statutory late fee of ₹50 per day (₹20/day for Nil returns) under Section 47. Default blocks recipient input tax credit.
13th April 2026GST
GSTR-1 (QRMP Quarterly)

Quarterly Statement of Outward Supplies for Q4 (Jan – Mar)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37 & Rule 59(1)

Consolidated quarterly reporting of outward supplies for small businesses enrolled in the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme.

Applies To: Small taxpayers under the QRMP Scheme with aggregate turnover up to ₹5 Crores.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47. Inability of buyers to claim Q4 ITC in time for annual reconciliations.
18th April 2026GST
CMP-08

Quarterly Statement & Tax Payment for Composition Scheme (Q4)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 10 & Rule 62

Self-assessed payment challan for tax on turnover (1% traders/manufacturers, 5% restaurants, 6% service providers) for Jan–Mar.

Applies To: All businesses registered under GST Section 10 Composition Scheme.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory 18% per annum interest under Section 50. Consecutive non-filing revokes composition status.
20th April 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Self-Assessed Tax Return & Cash Ledger Settlement for March

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61

Summary return for claiming 2B-matched Input Tax Credit (ITC) and paying net output GST liability for March via electronic cash ledger.

Applies To: All regular taxpayers with turnover > ₹5 Crores or opted for monthly filing.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee of ₹50/day (₹20 for Nil) under Section 47 + 18% per annum interest under Section 50. Default blocks E-Way Bill generation under Rule 138E.
22nd April 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 1)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q4 (Category 1 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly net tax settlement and finalized ITC claim for Q4 (Jan–Mar) for Category 1 state taxpayers.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, MP, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Puducherry.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest on net cash shortfall.
24th April 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 2)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q4 (Category 2 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly net tax settlement and finalized ITC claim for Q4 (Jan–Mar) for Category 2 state taxpayers.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Odisha, Assam, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest.
30th April 2026GST
GSTR-4 (Annual)

Annual Return for Composition Scheme Taxpayers for FY 2025-26

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39(2) & Rule 62

Mandatory annual statutory return summarizing outward supplies, inward reverse charge purchases, and consolidated tax paid for the entire FY 2025-26.

Applies To: All composition dealers registered under Section 10.
Risk Safeguard: Statutory late fee of ₹50 per day under Section 47 (maximum ₹2,000 for regular, ₹500 for Nil returns).
30th April 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Deposit of TDS / TCS for March (TIN 2.0 CRN System)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 (Salaries), Section 393(1) (Residents) & Rule 218

Statutory extended deadline for remitting tax deducted at source during March across Contractor Code 1023/1024 (old 194C), Rent Code 1008/1009 (old 194I), Professional Code 1027 (old 194J), and Partner Remuneration Section 393(1) (old 194T). Paid via Challan ITNS 281N on e-Pay Tax.

Applies To: All corporate, LLP, and commercial deductors remitting tax deducted on March bookings.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory 1.5% per month penal interest from date of deduction under Section 201(1A), plus 30% business expenditure disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia).
May 2026Q1 (FY 2026–27)
7 Regulatory Deadlines
7th May 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for April Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & Section 393(1)

Monthly statutory deposit of TDS deducted during April on salaries (Payment Code 1002), contracts (Code 1023/1024), rent (Code 1008/1009), and professional fees (Code 1027) via e-Pay Tax CRN.

Applies To: All entities deducting tax at source during April.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A) from the date of deduction to date of actual deposit.
11th May 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for April

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during April.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Sec 47, buyer reconciliation failure.
13th May 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 1 (April) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Facility allowing QRMP taxpayers to upload B2B invoices up to ₹50 Lakhs for April so recipients can claim monthly input tax credit in GSTR-2B.

Applies To: Small taxpayers enrolled in QRMP Scheme wishing to pass ITC to B2B buyers.
Risk Safeguard: If missed, invoices can only be uploaded in the next month's IFF or in the quarterly GSTR-1, delaying buyer ITC claims.
20th May 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for April

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net GST calculation, ITC auto-reconciliation, and cash ledger settlement.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th May 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for April (Month 1 of Q1)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of self-assessed tax or 35% fixed sum method challan for April under the QRMP scheme.

Applies To: Taxpayers enrolled in QRMP Scheme.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% per annum under Section 50 on net tax unpaid from 26th May until date of payment.
30th May 2026MCA & ROC
LLP Form 11

Annual Return of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 35 & Rule 25(1)

Electronic summary of partners, designated partners, total contribution received, and statutory changes filed within 60 days of financial year end.

Applies To: Mandatory for every registered LLP in India irrespective of turnover or business activity.
Risk Safeguard: Strict uncapped penalty of ₹100 per day of default under Section 35(2), rendering dormant LLPs liable for thousands in additional government fees.
31st May 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 138 (Salary) & Form 140 (Non-Salary)

Quarterly TDS Return Filing for Q4 (January – March)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392, 393 & Rule 219 (formerly 24Q/26Q)

Consolidation of PAN-wise deductions, Challan ITNS 281N mappings, and 4-digit payment codes for Q4. Filed as Form 138 (salaries) and Form 140 (resident non-salary).

Applies To: All deductors of tax at source across salary, vendor contracts, professional fees, and partner remuneration.
Risk Safeguard: Late filing fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E up to the TDS amount, plus prosecution notice and penalty up to ₹1,00,000 under Section 271H.
June 2026Q1 (FY 2026–27)
8 Regulatory Deadlines
7th June 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for May Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Deposit of monthly tax deducted on salaries, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting May TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th June 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for May

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Filing outward supplies for May.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th June 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 2 (May) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices up to ₹50 Lakhs for May for immediate recipient ITC claim.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers wishing to pass ITC on May sales.
Risk Safeguard: Delay in buyer ITC credit.
15th June 2026Advance Tax
Challan ITNS 280 (Minor Head 100)

1st Installment of Advance Tax (15% for Tax Year 2026-27)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 208 & 211

Mandatory deposit of at least 15% of estimated income tax liability for Tax Year 2026-27. Paid electronically via Challan ITNS 280 under Minor Head 100 (Advance Tax).

Applies To: All assessees whose estimated annual tax liability exceeds ₹10,000.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory penal interest @ 1% per month for 3 months under Section 234C on the shortfall.
15th June 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 16 / 16A

Issuance of Annual TDS Certificate to Deductees (Tax Year 2025-26)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & Section 203

Download TRACES digitally signed Part A and Part B of Form 16 and furnish to employees and vendors for individual ITR filing.

Applies To: All employers and business entities deducting TDS.
Risk Safeguard: Statutory penalty of ₹100 per day of delay under Section 272A(2)(g).
20th June 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for May

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net GST calculation, ITC auto-reconciliation, and cash ledger settlement for May.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th June 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for May (Month 2 of Q1)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of second month tax (35% fixed sum or self-assessed liability) for Q1 under QRMP.

Applies To: Taxpayers enrolled in QRMP Scheme.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. on tax paid after 25th.
30th June 2026MCA & ROC
Form DPT-3

Annual Return of Deposits & Exempted Loans / Promoter Advances

Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21)
Section:Section 73 & Rule 16

Comprehensive statutory disclosure of all outstanding loans, director advances, and receipts of money not treated as deposits as of 31st March.

Applies To: Every Company (Private, Public, OPC) other than Government companies and banking institutions.
Risk Safeguard: Company fine up to ₹1 Crore and default officers liable for imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to ₹25 Lakhs under Section 76A.
July 2026Q2 (FY 2026–27)
9 Regulatory Deadlines
7th July 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for June Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Monthly statutory deposit of TDS deducted during June using 4-digit codes on e-Pay Tax.

Applies To: All deductors remitting June TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th July 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for June

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during June.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th July 2026GST
GSTR-1 (QRMP Quarterly)

Quarterly Statement of Outward Supplies for Q1 (April – June)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37 & Rule 59(1)

Consolidated quarterly return of outward supplies for April–June under the QRMP scheme.

Applies To: Small taxpayers enrolled in QRMP Scheme with turnover up to ₹5 Crores.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47, buyer ITC restriction.
18th July 2026GST
CMP-08

Quarterly Statement & Tax for Composition Scheme (Q1)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 10 & Rule 62

Self-assessed tax deposit for April to June.

Applies To: Composition scheme businesses.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + default disqualification.
20th July 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for June

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net tax liability discharge and ITC reconciliation for June.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest.
22nd July 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 1)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q1 (Category 1 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly return filing and final tax discharge for April–June.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, MP, Goa, AP, Telangana, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
24th July 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 2)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q1 (Category 2 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly return filing and final tax discharge for April–June.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
31st July 2026Income Tax & TDS
ITR-1 / ITR-2 / ITR-3 / ITR-4

Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) for Non-Audit Assessees

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 139(1) for Tax Year 2026-27

Annual statutory disclosure of gross taxable income, business earnings, capital gains, and deduction claims under the new Tax Year framework.

Applies To: Salaried individuals, HUFs, Section 44AD/44ADA presumptive taxpayers, and non-audit partnership firms.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee up to ₹5,000 under Section 234F, penal interest @ 1% per month under Section 234A, forfeiture of business and capital loss carry-forward rights.
31st July 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 138 & Form 140

Quarterly TDS Return Filing for Q1 (April – June)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & Section 393(1)

Filing quarterly PAN-mapped details of tax deducted during Q1 including salaries, vendor contracts (Code 1023/1024), rent (Code 1008/1009), and professional fees (Code 1027).

Applies To: All entities deducting tax at source.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E.
August 2026Q2 (FY 2026–27)
5 Regulatory Deadlines
7th August 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for July Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Statutory deposit of tax deducted at source during July.

Applies To: All deductors remitting July TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th August 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for July

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during July.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Sec 47, buyer ITC restriction.
13th August 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 1 (July) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices up to ₹50 Lakhs for July to enable recipient ITC in GSTR-2B.

Applies To: Small taxpayers in QRMP wishing to pass ITC on July invoices.
Risk Safeguard: Delays recipient credit to next quarter.
20th August 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for July

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Discharge of net tax liability and 2B-matched ITC claim for July.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th August 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for July (Month 1 of Q2)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of first month tax liability (35% fixed sum or self-assessed) for Q2.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th August.
September 2026Q2 (FY 2026–27)
8 Regulatory Deadlines
7th September 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for August Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Deposit of monthly tax deducted on salaries, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting August TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th September 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for August

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Outward supply reporting for August.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th September 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 2 (August) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices for August.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Delay in buyer ITC credit.
15th September 2026Advance Tax
Challan ITNS 280 (Minor Head 100)

2nd Installment of Advance Tax (45% Cumulative for TY 2026-27)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 208 & 211

Cumulative payment of at least 45% of total estimated annual tax after accounting for TDS credits via Challan ITNS 280 Minor Head 100.

Applies To: All corporate, partnership, and individual assessees with estimated tax > ₹10,000.
Risk Safeguard: Penal interest @ 1% per month under Section 234C on deficit payment.
20th September 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for August

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net GST calculation, ITC auto-reconciliation, and cash ledger settlement for August.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th September 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for August (Month 2 of Q2)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of second month tax liability for Q2.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th September.
30th September 2026MCA & ROC
DIR-3 KYC / DIR-3 KYC Web

Annual KYC Verification for Company Directors & Designated Partners

Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Rule 12A of Companies Rules, 2014

Mandatory digital verification of director email, mobile number, and personal details using Class 3 DSC.

Applies To: Every individual holding an approved Director Identification Number (DIN / DPIN) allotted on or before 31st March.
Risk Safeguard: Instant deactivation of DIN with status marked 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC'. Re-activation requires ₹5,000 statutory government penalty per director.
30th September 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 3CA / 3CB & Form 3CD

Statutory Tax Audit Report Submission under Section 44AB

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 44AB & Rule 221

Statutory certification by a practicing Chartered Accountant detailing depreciation schedules, Section 40A(3) cash disallowances, Section 43B statutory dues, and partner remuneration limits under Section 40(b).

Applies To: Businesses with turnover > ₹10 Crores (if 95% transactions digital) or > ₹1 Crore (cash basis), and professionals with gross receipts > ₹50 Lakhs.
Risk Safeguard: Severe penalty under Section 271B equal to 0.5% of gross turnover/receipts or ₹1,50,000, whichever is less.
October 2026Q3 (FY 2026–27)
12 Regulatory Deadlines
7th October 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for September Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Statutory monthly deposit of TDS on salary, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting September TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th October 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for September

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during September.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th October 2026GST
GSTR-1 (QRMP Quarterly)

Quarterly Statement of Outward Supplies for Q2 (July – September)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37 & Rule 59(1)

Consolidated quarterly reporting of outward supplies for July–September under QRMP.

Applies To: QRMP small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹5 Crores.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
18th October 2026GST
CMP-08

Quarterly Statement & Tax for Composition Scheme (Q2)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 10 & Rule 62

Self-assessed tax deposit for July to September.

Applies To: Composition scheme businesses.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + penalty.
20th October 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for September

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net tax liability discharge and ITC claim for September.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest.
22nd October 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 1)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q2 (Category 1 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly net tax settlement and ITC claim for July–September.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, MP, Goa, AP, Telangana, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
24th October 2026GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 2)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q2 (Category 2 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly net tax settlement and ITC claim for July–September.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
25th October 2026GST
Form ITC-04

Job Work Return for Goods Sent / Received (April – September)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 143 & Rule 45(3)

Half-yearly statutory declaration detailing inputs/capital goods dispatched to and received back from job workers during April to September.

Applies To: Registered manufacturers and businesses sending inputs or capital goods to job workers.
Risk Safeguard: General penalty under Section 125 up to ₹25,000, plus inputs treated as deemed supply if not returned within statutory time (1 year for inputs, 3 years for capital goods).
29th October 2026 (Extended to 31 Dec)MCA & ROC
Form AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL

Filing of Financial Statements with ROC (MCA Circular 05/2026 Extension)

Govt Circular Alert: MCA General Circular No. 05/2026 (dated 24 Oct 2026) extends due date for filing AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), and AOC-4 (XBRL) for FY 2025-26 up to 31st December 2026 without additional late fees.
Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 137 & Rule 12

Submission of Audited Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, P&L, Directors' Report, and Statutory Auditor's Report adopted at AGM. Standard timeline is 30 days from AGM.

Applies To: Every Company registered under the Companies Act.
Risk Safeguard: Standard late fee of ₹100 per day under Section 403 waived up to 31st December 2026 via MCA Circular 05/2026. Non-filing beyond extended date attracts retroactive ₹100/day fees.
30th October 2026MCA & ROC
LLP Form 8

Statement of Account & Solvency for LLPs

Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 34(2) & Rule 24

Declaration of financial solvency, balance sheet, profit and loss statement signed by designated partners and certified by a CA/CS/CMA.

Applies To: All LLPs registered in India.
Risk Safeguard: Uncapped recurring penalty of ₹100 per day of default under Section 34(5).
31st October 2026Income Tax & TDS
ITR-6 / ITR-5

Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) for Corporate & Audit Entities

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 139(1) for Tax Year 2026-27

Statutory submission of balance sheet, profit & loss statement, corporate tax rate opt-in (Section 115BAA @ 22%), and MAT calculations under Section 115JB.

Applies To: All companies, audit-obligated partnership firms/LLPs, and working partners of audited firms.
Risk Safeguard: Loss of unabsorbed business loss carry-forward, late fees under Section 234F, and penal interest under Section 234A.
31st October 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 138 & Form 140

Quarterly TDS Return Filing for Q2 (July – September)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & Section 393(1)

Detailed PAN-mapped statements of tax deducted during Q2 including contractor, rent, professional, and partner TDS.

Applies To: All entities deducting tax at source.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E.
November 2026Q3 (FY 2026–27)
7 Regulatory Deadlines
7th November 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for October Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Deposit of monthly tax deducted on salaries, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting October TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th November 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for October

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during October.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Sec 47, buyer ITC restriction.
13th November 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 1 (October) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices up to ₹50 Lakhs for October for immediate buyer ITC claim.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Delays recipient credit to next quarter.
20th November 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for October

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Discharge of net tax liability and 2B-matched ITC claim for October.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th November 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for October (Month 1 of Q3)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of first month tax liability for Q3.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th November.
28th November 2026 (Extended to 31 Jan)MCA & ROC
Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A

Annual Return of Company with ROC (MCA Circular 05/2026 Extension)

Govt Circular Alert: MCA General Circular No. 05/2026 (dated 24 Oct 2026) extends due date for filing MGT-7 and MGT-7A for FY 2025-26 up to 31st January 2027 without additional late fees.
Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 92 & Rule 11

Comprehensive statutory record of shareholding patterns, board meetings, director remuneration, and legal compliance. Standard timeline is 60 days from AGM.

Applies To: Private Limited Companies, OPCs, and Small Companies.
Risk Safeguard: Standard additional late fee of ₹100 per day under Section 92(5) waived up to 31st January 2027 via MCA General Circular No. 05/2026.
30th November 2026Income Tax & TDS
Form 3CEB & Transfer Pricing ITR

Accountant's Report for International / Specified Domestic Transactions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 92E

Certification by an independent Chartered Accountant proving arm's length pricing methodology.

Applies To: Entities engaging in cross-border related-party transactions or specified domestic dealings.
Risk Safeguard: Flat penalty of ₹1,00,000 under Section 271BA, plus 2% transaction value penalty under Section 271AA.
December 2026Q3 (FY 2026–27)
9 Regulatory Deadlines
7th December 2026Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for November Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Deposit of monthly tax deducted on salaries, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting November TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th December 2026GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for November

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during November.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th December 2026GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 2 (November) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices for November.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Delay in buyer ITC credit.
15th December 2026Advance Tax
Challan ITNS 280 (Minor Head 100)

3rd Installment of Advance Tax (75% Cumulative for TY 2026-27)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 208 & 211

Cumulative payment of at least 75% of total estimated annual tax liability via Challan ITNS 280 Minor Head 100.

Applies To: All corporate, partnership, and individual assessees liable for advance tax.
Risk Safeguard: 1% per month interest under Section 234C on deficit payment.
20th December 2026GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for November

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net tax liability discharge and ITC claim for November.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest.
25th December 2026GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for November (Month 2 of Q3)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of second month tax liability for Q3.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th December.
31st December 2026MCA & ROC
Form AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL (Extended Deadline)

Extended Filing of Financial Statements (MCA General Circular 05/2026)

Govt Circular Alert: EXTENDED DEADLINE: Issued under MCA General Circular No. 05/2026 dated 24.10.2026. File before 31st Dec 2026 to avoid ₹100/day penalties.
Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 137 & General Circular No. 05/2026

Final extended statutory deadline without additional fees for filing Form AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 (XBRL), and AOC-4 NBFC. Standard ₹100/day late fee waived up to this date.

Applies To: Every Company required to file financial statements for FY 2025-26.
Risk Safeguard: Filing after 31st December 2026 attracts immediate retroactive late fee of ₹100 per day from original due date under Section 403, plus corporate penalties under Section 137(3).
31st December 2026GST
GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C

GST Annual Return & Reconciliation Statement for FY 2025-26

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 44 & Rule 80

Consolidation of entire financial year outward supplies, matched ITC, tax paid, and reversal of ineligible credit.

Applies To: GSTR-9 mandatory for turnover > ₹2 Crores; GSTR-9C self-certified reconciliation mandatory for turnover > ₹5 Crores.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee of ₹200 per day under Section 47(2) subject to maximum of 0.5% of turnover in state.
31st December 2026Income Tax & TDS
ITR-1 to ITR-7

Last Date for Filing Belated / Revised ITR for Tax Year 2026-27

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 139(4) & 139(5)

Final statutory window to submit revised or belated returns. After 31st December, returns can only be filed under Section 139(8A) Updated Return (ITR-U) with heavy 25%–50% additional tax penalties.

Applies To: Any taxpayer who missed the original ITR deadline or needs to correct return errors.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 234F plus interest. Permanent forfeiture of refund claiming rights if not filed by 31st December.
January 2027Q4 (FY 2026–27)
9 Regulatory Deadlines
7th January 2027Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for December Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Statutory monthly deposit of TDS on salary, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting December TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th January 2027GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for December

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Outward supply invoice reporting for December.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th January 2027GST
GSTR-1 (QRMP Quarterly)

Quarterly Statement of Outward Supplies for Q3 (October – December)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37 & Rule 59(1)

Quarterly statement of outward supplies for October–December under QRMP scheme.

Applies To: QRMP small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹5 Crores.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47, buyer ITC delay.
18th January 2027GST
CMP-08

Quarterly Statement & Tax for Composition Scheme (Q3)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 10 & Rule 62

Self-assessed tax deposit for October to December.

Applies To: Composition scheme businesses.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a.
20th January 2027GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for December

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net tax liability discharge and ITC claim for December.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + 18% p.a. interest.
22nd January 2027GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 1)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q3 (Category 1 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly return filing and final tax discharge for October–December.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, MP, Goa, AP, Telangana, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
24th January 2027GST
GSTR-3B (QRMP - Category 2)

Quarterly Summary Tax Return for Q3 (Category 2 States)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39 & Rule 61(1)

Quarterly return filing and final tax discharge for October–December.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, etc.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47 + interest.
31st January 2027MCA & ROC
Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Extended Deadline)

Extended Filing of Company Annual Return (MCA General Circular 05/2026)

Govt Circular Alert: EXTENDED DEADLINE: Issued under MCA General Circular No. 05/2026 dated 24.10.2026. File before 31st Jan 2027 to avoid ₹100/day penalties.
Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 V3)
Section:Section 92 & General Circular No. 05/2026

Final extended statutory deadline without additional fees for filing Form MGT-7 and MGT-7A for FY 2025-26. Standard ₹100/day late fee waived up to this date.

Applies To: Private Limited Companies, OPCs, and Small Companies.
Risk Safeguard: Filing after 31st January 2027 triggers immediate retroactive late fee of ₹100 per day under Section 92(5), plus statutory prosecution notices on directors.
31st January 2027Income Tax & TDS
Form 138 & Form 140

Quarterly TDS Return Filing for Q3 (October – December)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & Section 393(1)

Filing quarterly PAN-mapped details of tax deducted during Q3 across salary and resident non-salary transactions.

Applies To: All entities deducting tax at source.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E.
February 2027Q4 (FY 2026–27)
5 Regulatory Deadlines
7th February 2027Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for January Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Monthly statutory deposit of TDS deducted during January.

Applies To: All deductors remitting January TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th February 2027GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for January

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Reporting outward B2B & B2C supply invoices generated during January.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Sec 47, buyer ITC restriction.
13th February 2027GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 1 (January) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices up to ₹50 Lakhs for January for recipient ITC in GSTR-2B.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Delays recipient credit to next quarter.
20th February 2027GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for January

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Discharge of net tax liability and 2B-matched ITC claim for January.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th February 2027GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for January (Month 1 of Q4)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of first month tax liability for Q4.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th February.
March 2027Q4 (FY 2026–27)
8 Regulatory Deadlines
7th March 2027Income Tax & TDS
Challan ITNS 281N

Monthly TDS Remittance for February Deductions

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 392 & 393(1)

Deposit of monthly tax deducted on salaries, contracts, rent, and professional fees.

Applies To: All deductors remitting February TDS.
Risk Safeguard: 1.5% per month interest under Section 201(1A).
11th March 2027GST
GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Monthly Statement of Outward Supplies for February

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 37

Outward supply reporting for February.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Late fee under Section 47.
13th March 2027GST
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)

Optional B2B Invoice Upload for Month 2 (February) under QRMP

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 59(2)

Upload B2B sales invoices for February.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Delay in buyer ITC credit.
15th March 2027Advance Tax
Challan ITNS 280 (Minor Head 100)

4th Final Installment of Advance Tax (100% of Annual Tax for TY 2026-27)

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 208 & 211

Final advance tax installment discharging 100% of estimated annual income tax dues. Presumptive taxpayers pay full 100% liability in this single installment.

Applies To: All corporate, partnership, and individual assessees including Section 44AD/44ADA presumptive taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory interest under Section 234B (@ 1% per month) if advance tax paid is less than 90% of assessed tax, plus Section 234C interest.
20th March 2027GST
GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly Return & Tax Settlement for February

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 39

Net GST calculation, ITC auto-reconciliation, and cash ledger settlement for February.

Applies To: All regular monthly GST taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. + Section 47 late fee.
25th March 2027GST
Challan PMT-06 (QRMP)

Monthly Tax Payment Challan for February (Month 2 of Q4)

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Rule 61(1) & Rule 87

Payment of second month tax liability for Q4.

Applies To: QRMP taxpayers.
Risk Safeguard: Interest @ 18% p.a. from 26th March.
31st March 2027Income Tax & TDS
Form 140 & Partner Ledger

Section 393(1) / Section 194T Partner Remuneration & Interest 10% TDS Audit

Authority:Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Section:Section 393(1) (formerly Section 194T) & Section 40(b)

Mandatory 10% TDS deduction on aggregate remuneration, salary, or interest credited to any partner exceeding ₹20,000 in the financial year. Requires deed clause checks, partner PAN verification, and Form 140 quarterly reporting.

Applies To: All Partnership Firms and LLPs crediting salary, interest, bonus, or remuneration to partners.
Risk Safeguard: 30% disallowance of entire partner remuneration under Section 40(a)(ia), plus penal prosecution proceedings under Section 276B.
31st March 2027GST
Letter of Undertaking (LUT)

Filing of Online LUT for Zero-Rated Export Supplies for FY 2027-28

Authority:CBIC & GSTN
Section:Section 16 of IGST Act & Rule 96A

Online submission of Letter of Undertaking on the GST portal for export supplies without payment of integrated tax for the ensuing financial year.

Applies To: All exporters of goods and services claiming zero-rated benefits without payment of IGST.
Risk Safeguard: Mandatory payment of upfront IGST on export shipments with lengthy refund blockage if LUT is not active prior to dispatch.

Statutory Compliance Intelligence & FAQs

Authoritative answers cited from the Income-tax Act, 2025, Companies Act, 2013, MCA General Circular No. 05/2026, and CGST Act, 2017.

Q1:Has the MCA extended the due date for filing Form AOC-4 and Form MGT-7 for FY 2025-26?

Yes. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued General Circular No. 05/2026 (dated 24th October 2026), granting relaxation of additional fees for filing financial statements and annual returns for FY 2025-26. Under this circular: 1) Form AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), and AOC-4 (XBRL) due dates are extended up to 31st December 2026 without additional fees; 2) Form MGT-7 and MGT-7A due dates are extended up to 31st January 2027 without additional fees. The statutory AGM deadline itself was not extended (must have been conducted by 30th September 2026). Standard government filing fees based on authorized capital still apply, but the ₹100 per day additional late fee is waived.

Q2:What are the monthly and quarterly GST return due dates for regular and QRMP taxpayers in India?

For Regular Monthly Taxpayers: GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies) is due by the 11th of every month, and GSTR-3B (Summary Tax Return & Payment) is due by the 20th of every month. For Small Taxpayers under the QRMP Scheme (Turnover up to ₹5 Crores): Invoices can optionally be uploaded via IFF by the 13th of Month 1 and Month 2; monthly tax is deposited via Challan PMT-06 by the 25th of Month 1 and Month 2; Quarterly GSTR-1 is filed by the 13th of the month following the quarter; and Quarterly GSTR-3B is filed in staggered batches by the 22nd (Category 1 States) or 24th (Category 2 States). Composition scheme taxpayers file CMP-08 quarterly by the 18th and annual return GSTR-4 by 30th April. Annual GST returns GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C are due by 31st December.

Q3:How does the Income-tax Act, 2025 consolidate TDS sections, challans, and payment codes?

Under the Income-tax Act, 2025 (effective 1st April 2026), TDS compliance is structured into unified master sections: Section 392 covers Salaries (replacing old Sections 192/192A); Section 393(1) covers resident payments such as contractors (old 194C), rent (old 194I), professional fees (old 194J), commission (old 194H), and partner remuneration (old Section 194T); and Section 394 covers TCS. On the e-Pay Tax portal, deductors use Challan ITNS 281N with a unique Challan Reference Number (CRN) and 4-digit numeric payment codes (e.g., Code 1002 for Non-Govt Salary, Code 1023/1024 for Contractors, Code 1008/1009 for Rent, Code 1027 for Professional Fees). Quarterly returns are filed as Form 138 (Salary) and Form 140 (Non-Salary).

Q4:What are the rules for Section 194T / Section 393(1) TDS on Partner Remuneration and Interest?

Under Section 393(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (incorporating Section 194T), a partnership firm or LLP is required to deduct TDS at the rate of 10% on any salary, remuneration, bonus, commission, or interest credited or paid to its partners if the aggregate amount exceeds ₹20,000 in a financial year. The tax must be remitted via Challan ITNS 281N and reported in quarterly statement Form 140. Failure to deduct or deposit this tax results in a 30% statutory disallowance of partner remuneration under Section 40(a)(ia) and penal proceedings under Section 276B.

Q5:What are the Advance Tax installment due dates and payment challans for Tax Year 2026-27?

Under Sections 208 and 211 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax is payable in 4 quarterly installments: 1st Installment (15% by 15th June), 2nd Installment (45% cumulative by 15th September), 3rd Installment (75% cumulative by 15th December), and 4th Installment (100% by 15th March). Assessees under presumptive taxation (Section 44AD/44ADA) can pay 100% of their advance tax in a single installment by 15th March. Payments are remitted electronically via Challan ITNS 280 on the e-filing portal under Major Head 0020 (Company) or 0021 (Non-Company) and Minor Head 100 (Advance Tax).

Q6:What is the penalty for late filing of Form 11 and Form 8 for an LLP?

Under Sections 34 and 35 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, failure to file LLP Form 11 (Annual Return, due 30th May) or LLP Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency, due 30th October) attracts an uncapped statutory penalty of ₹100 per day of default. Unlike companies where late fees may have ceilings, an LLP in continuous default for one year faces over ₹36,500 in statutory late fees per form.

Q7:What happens if GSTR-3B is filed after the statutory due date?

Late filing of GSTR-3B attracts: 1) A daily statutory late fee of ₹50 per day (₹20 per day for Nil returns) under Section 47 of the CGST Act; 2) Mandatory 18% per annum interest under Section 50 calculated on net cash tax liability; and 3) Consecutive defaults trigger automatic suspension of E-Way Bill generation under Rule 138E and the issuance of automated DRC-01B show cause notices.

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