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Due Dates

Key compliance due dates at a glance

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Indicative due dates for common compliances. Specific dates may shift through CBIC / CBDT notifications — please confirm before filing.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Important disclaimer

This article is for general educational purposes only. Tax laws, GST provisions, labour laws, MCA rules, trademark rules and compliance requirements may change. Please consult Anagha Solutions before making business, tax or legal decisions.

Reviewed by: Anagha Solutions Expert Team

Content based on latest available Acts, Rules, Notifications and Government Guidelines at the time of publication. Refer to the relevant Act, Rule, Section, Circular or Notification for authoritative text. No guaranteed legal or tax outcomes are implied.

GST returns

Most GST returns are monthly with QRMP option for small taxpayers.

  • GSTR-1 — 11th of the next month (monthly filers)
  • GSTR-1 (QRMP) — 13th of month following the quarter
  • GSTR-3B — generally 20th of the next month (state-wise variation under QRMP)
  • CMP-08 — 18th of month following the quarter (composition)
  • GSTR-9 / 9C — 31st December of the next financial year

TDS / TCS

TDS deducted in a month is usually deposited by the 7th of the next month (April deduction by 30th April for some categories).

  • TDS payment — 7th of the next month
  • TDS return (24Q / 26Q) — quarterly (typical due dates: 31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan / 31 May)
  • TDS certificates (Form 16 / 16A) — issued after return processing

Income tax filing

Income tax return due dates vary by taxpayer category and audit applicability.

  • Individuals / non-audit cases — 31st July
  • Audit cases — 31st October (audit report by 30th September)
  • Transfer pricing cases — 30th November
  • Advance tax — 15th June, 15th September, 15th December, 15th March

Payroll / labour compliance

Statutory deductions are payable shortly after the month-end.

  • PF — 15th of the next month
  • ESI — 15th of the next month
  • Professional Tax — varies by state

MCA / company compliance

Annual filings differ for companies and LLPs.

  • LLP Form 11 — 30th May; Form 8 — 30th October
  • Company AOC-4 — within 30 days of AGM; MGT-7 — within 60 days of AGM
  • DIR-3 KYC — 30th September
Information only — not a final legal opinion

This guide is for general awareness. Rules and rates change. For your specific case, talk to our team for personalised guidance.

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