GST Filing Nil
No sales this period? Nil returns still have to be filed — we file them on time so your GSTIN stays active
- 1ConfirmA quick check each period that nothing needs reporting.
- 2FileNil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed before the due date.
- 3ReportAcknowledgements shared on WhatsApp.
- 4SwitchWe move you to regular filing as soon as sales start.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About GST Filing Nil
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A registered business with no sales and no purchases in a period must still file nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Missing them costs ₹20 a day per return (capped at ₹500 per return), blocks e-way bills after two months, and six months of non-filing can lead the officer to cancel your GSTIN. Nil returns can be filed on the portal or by SMS.
Many new businesses get a GSTIN before sales begin, and seasonal or paused businesses have months with no activity. GST law still expects a return for every period, and the portal tracks non-filers automatically.
A nil return is only correct if there were truly no outward supplies, no purchases on which credit is claimed, and no reverse-charge liability in the period. A single purchase bill or a rent invoice under reverse charge means the return is not nil.
We confirm the period is genuinely nil, file both returns before the due date, and tell you the moment activity starts so the plan can move to regular filing.
| Returns | Nil GSTR-1 and nil GSTR-3B for every period |
|---|---|
| Late fee for nil returns | ₹20 per day per return (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST), capped at ₹500 |
| Filing methods | GST portal or SMS from the registered mobile number |
| Non-filing for 2 months | E-way bill generation blocked |
| Non-filing for 6 months | Show cause notice and possible suo motu cancellation |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- New GSTINs before the first sale
- Seasonal businesses in off months
- Paused businesses that want to keep their registration
- Proprietors who registered for a tender or a client but haven't billed yet
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Check that the period is genuinely nil (no sales, no credit, no reverse charge)
- Nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed before the due date
- Filing acknowledgements sent to you
- Alert when activity starts so returns switch to regular filing
- Advice on cancelling the GSTIN if the business won't restart
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.
A quick check each period that nothing needs reporting.
Nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed before the due date.
Acknowledgements shared on WhatsApp.
We move you to regular filing as soon as sales start.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- ₹999 a month, covering both returns for one GSTIN.
- Quarterly (QRMP) nil filers are billed per quarter at the same monthly rate.
- If a period turns out not to be nil, we tell you before filing and move you to the regular plan.
| 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.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- SMS nil filing
- Filing nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B by SMS from the registered mobile.
- Composition nil CMP-08
- Nil quarterly statements for composition taxpayers.
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.
