GST8 min read15 January 2026
GST Return Filing -- Complete Guide to GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9
Step-by-step guide to GST return filing in India. GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 due dates, process and penalties for non-filing.
Types of GST Returns
- GSTR-1: Outward supply details -- monthly or quarterly
- GSTR-3B: Monthly summary return with tax payment
- GSTR-9: Annual return by December 31
- GSTR-2B: Auto-drafted ITC statement
GSTR-1 Due Dates
- Monthly filers: 11th of next month
- Quarterly filers (QRMP, turnover below Rs.5 crore): 13th after quarter
GSTR-3B Due Dates
- Monthly: 20th of next month
- Quarterly: 22nd or 24th after quarter (staggered by state)
Late GST Filing Penalty
- Late fee: Rs.50 per day (Rs.25 CGST + Rs.25 SGST)
- Nil return late fee: Rs.20 per day
- Interest: 18% per annum on tax due
MyCamate files GST returns for businesses across India