Form GSTR-9 is for regular taxpayers
Form GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement (with audit) for businesses over ₹5 crore turnover
Due Date: 31st December of the following financial year
Late filing attracts a penalty of ₹200 per day (₹100 CGST +
GST Annual Return is a summary return filed once a year by registered taxpayers under GST. It includes details of outward/inward supplies, tax paid, input tax credit claimed, and any mismatches or corrections made during the year.
Under GST law, every registered person (except certain exempted categories) must file an annual return to provide a consolidated summary of their financial transactions. It helps the government match declared data across all monthly/quarterly returns.
GSTIN and login credentials
Monthly/quarterly GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B
Books of accounts
Input Tax Credit (ITC) ledger
Sales and purchase registers
GST payment challans
HSN summary
Fulfills legal obligation under GST
Avoids penalties & departmental notices
Helps identify ITC mismatches and claim rectification
Ensures transparency and credibility with government & clients
Good compliance history benefits in audits, loans & tenders
You still need to file a NIL GSTR-9.
GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement certified by a CA/CMA, applicable if your aggregate turnover exceeds ₹5 crore.
Yes, GSTR-9 is mandatory for regular taxpayers unless exempt.