GST Annual Return
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C prepared from reconciled books, not copied from monthly returns
- 1CollectBooks and twelve months of returns pulled together.
- 2ReconcileBooks vs GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B, month by month.
- 3SettleExtra tax paid via DRC-03; differences explained.
- 4ReviewDraft GSTR-9 (and 9C) walked through with you.
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About GST Annual Return
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
GSTR-9 is the yearly GST return that reconciles a GSTIN's monthly returns for the financial year. For FY 2025-26 it is due on 31 December 2026. It is optional for aggregate turnover up to ₹2 crore, and businesses above ₹5 crore also file GSTR-9C, a self-certified reconciliation of audited books with GSTR-9. It can't be revised once filed.
The annual return is where a year of small differences surfaces: sales in books that never reached GSTR-1, credit claimed in GSTR-3B that isn't in GSTR-2B, credit notes issued after the cut-off, and reversals that were never made. Officers use GSTR-9 and 9C to select cases for scrutiny, so what you report here matters.
Because GSTR-9 can't be revised, we reconcile first: books against GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B month by month, credit against GSTR-2B, and the HSN summary against the sales register. Any extra tax is paid through DRC-03 before filing, which keeps interest low and shows good faith.
Where GSTR-9C applies, we prepare the reconciliation from your audited financial statements and explain every difference in the form itself.
| Due date (FY 2025-26) | 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| GSTR-9 | Optional for aggregate turnover up to ₹2 crore |
| GSTR-9C | Self-certified reconciliation for turnover above ₹5 crore |
| Late fee | Per day, up to ₹200 a day, capped as a percentage of turnover in the state |
| Revision | Not allowed once filed |
| Extra tax found | Paid through DRC-03 with interest |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Regular GST registrants with turnover above ₹2 crore
- Businesses above ₹5 crore that also need GSTR-9C
- Smaller businesses that want to file voluntarily to close the year cleanly
- Anyone whose books and monthly returns don't agree
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Month-by-month reconciliation of books with GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- Credit matched with GSTR-2B and reversals checked
- HSN summary prepared from the sales register
- Differences settled through DRC-03 before filing
- GSTR-9 prepared, reviewed with you and filed
- GSTR-9C reconciliation from audited accounts, where applicable
- Working papers kept for scrutiny or audit
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Books and twelve months of returns pulled together.
Books vs GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B, month by month.
Extra tax paid via DRC-03; differences explained.
Draft GSTR-9 (and 9C) walked through with you.
Filed before 31 December, with working papers kept.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 per GSTIN for GSTR-9, depending on volume and how clean the monthly returns are.
- GSTR-9C is quoted with the audited accounts in hand.
- Any extra tax or interest found is paid to the government, not to us, and shown before filing.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- GSTR-9C reconciliation
- Audited books reconciled with GSTR-9 for turnover above ₹5 crore.
- GSTR-4 for composition
- The annual return for composition taxpayers, due 30 April.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
