Central regulation
GSTR-3B Monthly Summary Return
Every GST-registered taxpayer must file a monthly summary return (GSTR-3B) disclosing outward supplies, ITC claimed and tax payable. Due on the 20th of the following month (22nd/24th for quarterly QRMP filers, based on state group).
Definition
Every GST-registered taxpayer must file a monthly summary return (GSTR-3B) disclosing outward supplies, ITC claimed and tax payable. Due on the 20th of the following month (22nd/24th for quarterly QRMP filers, based on state group).
- SourceCGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 61) read with CBIC Notification 76/2018-CT — Rule 61(5)gst.gov.in
What it means in practice
GSTR-3B Monthly Summary Return is administered by Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) / CBIC. The obligation is grounded in CGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 61) read with CBIC Notification 76/2018-CT (Rule 61(5)).
QRMP scheme allows quarterly filing for taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to Rs 5 crore; pay tax monthly via PMT-06.
- SourceCGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 61) read with CBIC Notification 76/2018-CT — Rule 61(5)gst.gov.in
Triggers (applicability predicates)
These predicates are evaluated by Compliance Radar's applicability engine against a business profile to decide whether this rule applies.
gst_registered=true
Deadlines and penalty
Cadence: monthly
Penalty for default: Late filing: Rs 50/day (Rs 20/day for nil return), capped at Rs 5,000 per return + 18% interest on unpaid tax.
Citations
- SourceCGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 61) read with CBIC Notification 76/2018-CT — Rule 61(5)gst.gov.in