Background: GST Return-3B (GSTR 3B) is a monthly self-declaration that has to be filed by all those who have registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST).  In his previous article, Ravi Kariya shared the mandatory compliances for a Private Limited Company in India. Here he explains what is GSTR 3B and the due date for October 2019.

What is GSTR 3B?

GSTR-3B is a monthly self-declaration that has to be filed by a registered dealer. It is a simplified summary return of inward and outward supplies and the purpose of the return is for taxpayers to declare their summary GST liabilities for the tax period and the discharge of these liabilities in a timely manner. 

Who should file Form GSTR 3B?

Every person who has registered for GST must file the return GSTR-3B including nil returns.

What is the due date for filing of Form GSTR 3B?

Generally, GSTR 3B has to be filed by the 20th day of the subsequent month. For the month of October 2019, the due date for filing of GSTR 3B is 20th November, 2019.

Stay compliant by filing your GSTR 3B before 20th November to avoid any late fees. 

Also read: All about GSTR-3B return filing

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