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Nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing by SMS
What this means, checked by a CA
Even with no business in a month you must file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, or late fees build up. If there were no sales, no purchases to claim and nothing owed, the returns can be filed as nil by SMS from the registered mobile. We confirm it really is a nil month and file both by SMS on time.
₹299
a month, + 18% GST
- Delivered in Filed within 1 working day of the client confirming no activity
- Due: From the 1st of the next month; GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th (QRMP: 13th and 22nd or 24th after the quarter)
How we do it: IDFD
Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.
InformationWhat we need from you · 5 items
Confirmation of no sales
Nil needs zero outward supply
Confirmation of no purchases claimed
No ITC or reverse charge
Authorised signatory's registered mobile
SMS must come from it
GSTIN and filing frequency
Monthly or quarterly period code
Status of earlier returns
All earlier GSTR-3B must be filed
DiscussionWhat we discuss · 4 items
Did you make any sale at all, including exempt or nil-rated?
Any supply makes it non-nil
Did you buy anything you want credit for, or pay rent or fees under reverse charge?
ITC or RCM rules out nil
Is any earlier return or late fee pending?
SMS route is then blocked
Are you a monthly or quarterly (QRMP) filer?
Decides period code
FormsForms we file · 5 items
Check nil conditions against bank statement and invoices
Where: Internal. Due: 1st of next month onwards
GSTR-1 nil: SMS 'NIL R1 <GSTIN> <MMYYYY>' to 14409, then 'CNF R1 <6-digit code>' within 30 minutes
Where: SMS to 14409. Due: 11th of next month (QRMP: 13th after quarter)
GSTR-3B nil: SMS 'NIL 3B <GSTIN> <MMYYYY>' to 14409, then 'CNF 3B <code>' as a new message
Where: SMS to 14409. Due: 20th of next month (QRMP: 22nd or 24th after quarter)
Check ARN received by SMS and email; verify status under Track Return Status
Where: https://www.gst.gov.in. Due: Same day
If not nil or SMS fails, file online (see GST-RET-01)
Where: https://www.gst.gov.in. Due: Same due dates
DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
ARN for nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
When: Same day
Monthly status note
When: With filing
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