Free · India · FY 2025-26A quick reference to the recurring statutory due dates Indian businesses and CA firms track through the year — GST returns, TDS/TCS payments and statements, income tax and audit deadlines, ROC/MCA filings, and PF/ESI/PT. Use it to plan the month ahead.
Indicative recurring due dates — always confirm against the latest CBIC/CBDT/MCA notifications, since dates shift for extensions, QRMP, and state PT.
| Form / Return | Due date | Applies to |
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| GSTR-1 (monthly) | 11th of next month | Monthly filers |
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| GSTR-1 / IFF (QRMP, quarterly) | 13th of month after quarter | QRMP filers |
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| GSTR-3B (monthly) | 20th of next month | Monthly filers |
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| GSTR-3B (QRMP) | 22nd or 24th of month after quarter (state-based) | QRMP filers |
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| CMP-08 (composition) | 18th of month after quarter | Composition dealers |
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| GSTR-9 / 9C (annual) | 31 December of next FY | Turnover above threshold |
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| Form / Return | Due date | Applies to |
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| TDS payment challan | 7th of next month (April for March deductions: 30 April) | All deductors |
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| TDS return 24Q / 26Q | Q1: 31 Jul · Q2: 31 Oct · Q3: 31 Jan · Q4: 31 May | All deductors |
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| TCS return 27EQ | 15th of month after quarter | Collectors |
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| Form 16 (salary) | 15 June | Employers |
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| Form 16A (non-salary) | 15 days after TDS return due date | Deductors |
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| Form / Return | Due date | Applies to |
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| Advance tax | 15 Jun (15%) · 15 Sep (45%) · 15 Dec (75%) · 15 Mar (100%) | Taxpayers with liability ≥ ₹10,000 |
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| Tax audit report (3CA / 3CB-3CD) | 30 September | Audit cases |
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| ITR (non-audit) | 31 July | Individuals / non-audit |
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| ITR (audit cases) | 31 October | Audit cases |
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| ITR (transfer pricing) | 30 November | TP cases |
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| Form / Return | Due date | Applies to |
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| DPT-3 | 30 June | Companies with deposits/loans |
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| DIR-3 KYC | 30 September | Directors with DIN |
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| AOC-4 (financials) | Within 30 days of AGM (~29 Oct) | Companies |
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| MGT-7 / 7A (annual return) | Within 60 days of AGM (~28 Nov) | Companies |
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| Form / Return | Due date | Applies to |
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| PF (ECR) | 15th of next month | Employers (EPF) |
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| ESI contribution | 15th of next month | Employers (ESI) |
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| Professional Tax (PT) | State-specific (often monthly) | Employers (varies by state) |
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Tip: AskCApro auto-tracks every one of these per client, so your firm never misses a GST, TDS, ITR or ROC deadline.
Disclaimer: This calendar is provided for general information only and lists indicative recurring due dates. Actual deadlines vary by filing scheme (e.g. QRMP), turnover, state (Professional Tax), AGM dates, and any extensions notified by the authorities. Always verify the applicable date against the latest CBIC, CBDT and MCA notifications, and consult a qualified professional before acting.
