GST Nil Return Filing
GST Nil Return Filing is mandatory for every GST-registered business, even if there were no sales or purchases during the return period. Non-filing of Nil returns can lead to penalties, late fees, and suspension of GSTIN.
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Benefits of Filing GST Nil Returns
Avoid Late Fees and Penalties
Maintain Active GST Status
No Compliance Defaults or Suspensions
Ensure Smooth ITC Reconciliation for Buyers
Fulfill Statutory Obligations Even with Zero Activity
Applicability
You must file GST Nil Returns if:
You are registered under GST (Regular or Composition)
You have no outward supply (sales) and no inward supply (purchases)
You have no liability, ITC, or tax payments during the return period
You are a dormant, inactive, or newly registered entity
Applicable GST Returns for Nil Filing:
GSTR-1 (Outward Supply)
GSTR-3B (Monthly Summary)
GSTR-4 (Composition Scheme)
GSTR-9 (Annual Return), if applicable
Process
Verification of Eligibility
Confirm that no transactions occurred during the return period.Document Review
Validate that no invoices, purchases, or tax liabilities exist.Online GST Portal Filing
File Nil returns (GSTR-1, 3B, or 4) using DSC or OTP verification.Acknowledgement Generation
Provide confirmation and return filing acknowledgment.
Documents Required
GSTIN login credentials
Authorization for return filing
Previous return summary (if applicable)
Declaration of no business activity during the period
What You’ll Get
Timely Nil filing of GSTR-1, 3B, 4, or other returns
Email and portal confirmation of filed returns
Reminders for future due dates
Full compliance with zero penalty risk
Support for monthly, quarterly, or annual return filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Even if there are no transactions, GST returns must be filed to maintain compliance.
You may incur ₹20 to ₹50 per day late fees, and your GSTIN may be suspended.
If you had no sales, purchases, or expenses under GST for the period, you’re eligible.
Only GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 can be filed via SMS for Nil return, but online filing is more reliable.
Yes, they must file CMP-08 or GSTR-4 Nil if no activity took place.
