There are several types of GST returns that businesses in Delhi need to file, depending on their business activity and tax liability. Let’s go over the most common types:
1. GSTR-1 – Sales Return
This return is for businesses that report the details of their outward supplies (sales) of goods and services. GSTR-1 includes information such as the invoice number, date, value of goods sold, and the GST charged on those goods.
2. GSTR-3B – Monthly Summary Return
GSTR-3B is a monthly summary return that businesses must file. It reports the total sales, purchases, GST payable, and input tax credit (ITC) claimed for the month. This is one of the most important returns since it determines the actual tax payable by the business.
3. GSTR-4 – For Composition Scheme
If your business is registered under the Composition Scheme, you’ll need to file GSTR-4. It is a simplified return where businesses need to report their sales, purchases, and taxes under the composition scheme.
4. GSTR-5 – For Non-Resident Taxable Persons
Non-resident businesses (foreign entities) that supply goods or services in India need to file GSTR-5. This return reports the details of supplies made and taxes paid by the non-resident.
5. GSTR-6 – For Input Service Distributors (ISD)
Businesses that distribute input tax credit (ITC) to other units within the organization need to file GSTR-6. This return helps in reporting the ITC received and distributed.
6. GSTR-7 – For Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
If your business deducts TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), you must file GSTR-7. This return reports the amount of TDS deducted and paid to the government.
7. GSTR-8 – For E-commerce Operators
E-commerce operators who collect tax at source (TCS) must file GSTR-8. This return provides details about the transactions made through the platform and the tax collected on those transactions.
8. GSTR-9 – Annual Return
GSTR-9 is the annual return that businesses must file, providing a summary of all the monthly returns filed during the year. It consolidates the information from GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other applicable returns.