{"id":1324,"date":"2017-09-08T19:04:56","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T13:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gsthelplineindia.com\/blog\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2019-10-23T13:12:33","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T13:12:33","slug":"filing-nil-gst-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsthelplineindia.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/08\/filing-nil-gst-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing a NIL GST Return – Criteria and How to File it"},"content":{"rendered":"

GSTR is the GST return forms a taxpayer needs to file to record his monthly transactions and pay taxes accordingly on the GST portal. It is mandatory for all taxpayers to file the monthly returns, irrespective of their transaction in that particular month.<\/p>\n

The rule applies to all the GST return forms including GSTR-3B<\/a>, GSTR-1<\/a>, GSTR-2<\/a>, GSTR-3<\/a> and so on. That means a dealer has to file GST returns even if he did not perform any business transactions or supplies\/sales in a month. A GST Return with no transactions or sales (outward supplies) is called Nil GST Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss who should file a Nil GST Return and how to file it:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Criteria for Filing Nil GST Returns<\/h2>\n

A registered dealer who has no business transactions (outward supplies) in a particular month (tax period) will file a Nil GST return for that month on the GST portal using the same account and GSTIN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Process for Filing a Nil Return under GST<\/h2>\n

Wondering how to file a Nil GST return<\/strong>? Follow the step-by-step procedure below.
\n<\/a>
\nStep 1:<\/strong> Login to GST Portal at https:\/\/services.gst.gov.in\/services\/login<\/u><\/span><\/a> using your login details.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Click on Dashboard >> Returns.<\/p>\n

Select the year and month of return filing from the dropdown lists.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Click on \u201cPrepare Online\u201d option under the tile of the respective GSTR Form you wish you to fill.<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong> A new window will open. Enter the aggregate turnover details for the preceding Financial Year (April 2016- March 2017) in one tab and the aggregate turnover for the second quarter (April to June) of 2017 in second tab.<\/p>\n

Now, click on \u2018Add Details\u2019 for the respective section. Choose a POS (Place of Supply) from the list. Enter 0 (Zero) in all other fields. Click the Save button when done.<\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/strong> The next page will show you a table with the details entered by you. Click \u2018Back\u2019 to go back to Returns page.<\/p>\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Click on Summary button at the bottom. Click the checkbox and Preview. Recheck the details and click on Submit when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n

Once the GST Nil return is filed successfully, an Acknowledgement receipt will generate.<\/p>\n

Download Revised Return Rules in PDF<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GSTR is the GST return forms a taxpayer needs to file to record his monthly transactions and pay taxes accordingly on the GST portal. It is mandatory for all taxpayers to file the monthly returns, irrespective of their transaction in that particular month. The rule applies to all the GST return forms including GSTR-3B, GSTR-1, … <\/p>\n

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