What is the penalty for late GST return filing in India?

Late fee is ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) for regular returns, capped at ₹5,000 for nil returns and ₹10,000 for others. Interest at 18% p.a. applies on unpaid tax. Missing GSTR-3B for 6 months in a row can lead to GSTIN cancellation.

Can I revise a GST return after filing?

No — GST returns cannot be revised once filed. Any correction (added invoice, missed credit note, wrong ITC) must be made in the return of a subsequent month within the same financial year, up to 30 November of the next FY.

Do I need to file GST returns even with zero sales?

Yes. Every registered taxpayer must file a nil return through GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B (or SMS-based nil filing on 14409). Skipping nil returns still attracts late fees and can lead to GSTIN cancellation.

Is QRMP better than monthly GST filing?

QRMP is better for businesses with steady, predictable sales under ₹5 crore turnover — it cuts compliance work by two-thirds. Monthly filing is better if your customers demand real-time ITC visibility, or if you have irregular sales that could trigger a big quarter-end tax outgo.

How does P&M Company handle GST returns for Ahmedabad clients?

We collect purchase and sales data by the 5th, reconcile GSTR-2B by the 12th, file GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th every month. You get a monthly compliance report, ITC dashboard and vendor follow-up log — all managed from our Ahmedabad office.

What documents are needed to start monthly GST filing with P&M Company?

Your GST portal login, sales register (Tally/Zoho/Excel), purchase register, bank statements for the month, and details of any imports, exports or reverse charge transactions. First-month onboarding takes 2–3 working days.

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