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Other Returns under GST (CMP-08, GSTR-4/5/7/8/9/9C/11, First & Final Returns)

# Other Returns under GST

## Composition Returns

ReturnFilerFrequencyDue Date
GST CMP-08Composition supplierQuarterly18th of next month after quarter
GSTR-4Composition supplierAnnual30th June of following FY

Composition supplier pays tax quarterly through CMP-08 but files annual return in GSTR-4.

## Non-Resident & Tax Collector/Deductor Returns

ReturnFilerFrequencyDue Date
GSTR-5Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP)MonthlyEarlier of: 13th of next month, OR 7 days from end of validity of registration
GSTR-7TDS DeductorMonthly10th of next month
GSTR-8TCS CollectorMonthly10th of next month

## Annual Returns

ReturnThreshold (Aggregate Turnover)Filer ExceptionsDue Date
GSTR-9> ₹ 2 croresCTP, NRTP, ISD, TDS Deductor/TCS Collector31st December of next FY
GSTR-9C> ₹ 5 croresCTP, NRTP, ISD, TDS Deductor/TCS Collector31st December of next FY

GSTR-9C is a self-certified reconciliation statement between audited financial statements and GSTR-9.

If Books of Accounts are subjected to CAG audit, no need to file GSTR-9/9C.

## GSTR-11

Filed by UIN holders (Unique Identification Number — e.g., embassies, UN bodies). Contains details of inward supplies, used to obtain refund of GST paid.

## Special Returns

### First Return

When a person becomes liable to register and applies within 30 days, there is a gap between effective date of registration and date of grant of registration. The return for supplies during this gap is the First Return.

  • Due: within 1 month from the date of grant of registration.

### Final Return (GSTR-10)

Filed by any person whose registration has been cancelled.

  • Due: within 3 months of the LATER of:
  • Date of cancellation, OR
  • Date of order of cancellation

Worked example

### Example 1

Example 1 (Composition): Mr. C is under composition scheme. For Q1 FY 2025-26 (Apr-Jun), CMP-08 due 18th July 2025. GSTR-4 for FY 2025-26 due 30th June 2026.

### Example 2

Example 2 (Annual Return Threshold): Mr. D has aggregate turnover of ₹ 3 crores. Must file GSTR-9 (>2 cr) but not GSTR-9C (≤5 cr).

### Example 3

Example 3 (Final Return): GSTIN of Mr. E cancelled on 15-Apr-2025 by order dated 30-Apr-2025. Final Return (GSTR-10) due within 3 months from 30-Apr-2025 = by 30-Jul-2025.

### Example 4

Example 4 (First Return): Mr. F became liable to register from 10-Apr-2025 (effective date). Registration certificate granted on 25-Apr-2025. First return covers 10-Apr to 25-Apr and is due by 25-May-2025.

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Confusing GSTR-4 (annual) with CMP-08 (quarterly tax payment) for composition dealers
  • Applying GSTR-9 to taxpayers below ₹ 2 crores turnover (it is optional below threshold)
  • Treating GSTR-9C as a separate audit report — it is now a self-certified reconciliation
  • Missing the 'later of' date rule in Final Return — students often pick the earlier date
  • Assuming Final Return is due within 3 months from cancellation date only (it can be from the order date too)
Bare-Act text Sections 40, 44, 45 · CGST Act, 2017 · click to expand
Section 44 — Annual Return. Section 45 — Final Return. Section 40 — First Return.
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