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A GST Nil Return is filed when a registered taxpayer has no sales, no purchases, and no tax liability during a tax period. It is compulsory to file, even if there are no transactions, to avoid penalties.
Businesses with zero transactions in a tax period.
Registered GST taxpayers under Regular or Composition Scheme.
Startups or businesses with temporary inactivity.
E-commerce sellers with no sales in a month.
| Return Type | Purpose | Who Should File? | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 Nil | Outward Supplies (Sales) | Regular Taxpayers | 11th of Next Month |
| GSTR-3B Nil | Summary of Sales & Tax Payment | Regular Taxpayers | 20th of Next Month |
| CMP-08 Nil | Quarterly Return for Composition Dealers | Composition Scheme Taxpayers | 18th of Next Quarter |
| GSTR-4 Nil | Annual Return for Composition Dealers | Small Businesses under Composition Scheme | 30th April (Annually) |
Login to GST Portal – Access your GST account.
Select the Return Type (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, CMP-08, GSTR-4).
Enter “Zero” in all required fields for sales, purchases & tax payments.
Verify using OTP & File the Return.
Download Acknowledgment for records.
A NIL GST Return is filed when a registered taxpayer has no sales, purchases, or tax liability for a particular tax period. Filing a NIL return ensures compliance and avoids penalties for non-filing.
Visit GST Portal
Enter your Username, Password, and Captcha
Click on Login
Go to the Services tab
Click on Returns → File Returns
Select the applicable return type (e.g., GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)
Choose the Financial Year and Tax Period
If you have no transactions, select the “Yes” option for NIL Return
Click Proceed
Review the auto-filled NIL return summary
Click Submit
Click File GST Return
Choose the verification method:
EVC (OTP sent to registered mobile & email)
Digital Signature (DSC) for companies
Enter OTP or attach DSC and submit
After successful submission, a confirmation message and ARN (Acknowledgment Reference Number) will be generated
Download the GST Return Acknowledgment for records
The due dates for NIL GST returns depend on the type of return:
GSTR-3B:
20th of the following month (for businesses with annual turnover above ₹5 crore)
22nd or 24th (for businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore, depending on the state)
GSTR-1:
Monthly filers: 11th of the following month
Quarterly filers (QRMP scheme): 13th of the month following the quarter
A NIL GSTR-3B return is filed when there are no outward supplies (sales), no input tax credit (ITC) claims, no tax liability, and no purchases for the tax period.
Filing NIL GSTR-3B ensures compliance and avoids penalties.
It can be filed online or via SMS.
Even if a business is inactive, a NIL return must be filed monthly.
A NIL GST Return is a tax return filed when a registered taxpayer has no sales, no purchases, and no tax liability for a specific tax period. Despite having no transactions, businesses must still file NIL GST returns to avoid penalties. Filing can be done online through the GST portal or via SMS (for GSTR-3B and GSTR-1).
Filing a NIL GST return in India is mandatory if a registered business has no transactions in a tax period. The process includes:
Checking Eligibility: Ensure no sales, purchases, or tax liability exist.
Choosing a Filing Method: File through the GST portal or via SMS (for GSTR-3B & GSTR-1).
Submitting the Return: Log in to the GST portal, go to the Returns section, select NIL return, and submit.
Receiving Acknowledgment: Download the ARN receipt as proof of filing.
Small businesses often have periods with no sales or purchases. In such cases, filing NIL GST returns is essential to prevent automatic cancellation of GST registration.
Methods Available: Online (GST portal) or SMS (GSTR-3B & GSTR-1).
Cost: No government fee if filed on time.
Penalty for Late Filing: ₹20 per day (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST).
Best Practices: Use SMS filing for convenience and ensure filing is done before the due date.
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A GST Nil Return is filed when a taxpayer has no sales, purchases, or tax liability during a particular tax period. Even with zero transactions, filing is mandatory.
Penalties apply! Failing to file results in a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) up to ₹5,000. Even with zero transactions, non-filing can lead to a GST registration suspension.
Yes! For GSTR-3B Nil returns, send “NIL 3B GSTIN MMYYYY” to 14409 from your registered mobile number and verify with OTP.
No, once filed, a GST return cannot be revised. If any corrections are needed, they must be adjusted in the next return period.
No, GST returns must be filed separately for each tax period (monthly or quarterly). If missed, you must file each pending return separately along with late fees.
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