GSTR-9 FILING
GSTR-9 is the annual return that every GST-registered taxpayer must file once every financial year. It consolidates all information related to outward supplies (sales), inward supplies (purchases), tax paid, input tax credit (ITC) claimed, and any adjustments made during the year.
In simple terms, it’s a year-end summary of all your GST activities, covering CGST, SGST, and IGST.
Timely GSTR-9 filing is not just a compliance formality it ensures that your business records remain transparent, accurate, and audit-ready. It also helps in detecting any mismatches or errors made during monthly filings
WHO IS EXEMPT?
- Composition taxpayers (file GSTR-9A instead).
- Casual and non-resident taxpayers.
- ISD (Input Service Distributors) and OIDAR service providers.
BENEFITS OF TIMELY FILING
- Avoids late fees and penalties.
- Maintains clean GST compliance record.
- Ensures smooth reconciliation for audits.
- Builds credibility with customers & banks.
