Why a Compliance Calendar Is Crucial in 2025
Running a business in India is no small feat. Between managing teams, scaling revenue, and innovating your offerings, keeping track of ever-evolving statutory deadlines can feel like an impossible task.
Yet, missing a single due date—whether for GST filing, PF payment, or TDS return—can invite costly penalties, late fees, or legal trouble. And the truth is, these compliance obligations aren’t going anywhere.
This comprehensive Tax Compliance Due Date Calendar for FY 2025-26 is designed specifically for Indian business owners, startup founders, HR heads, CAs, and CFOs who want peace of mind and penalty-free operations. With regulations frequently updated by various government bodies, businesses need a structured system to avoid unintentional lapses. A well-maintained compliance calendar not only minimizes risk but also builds operational trust and credibility with stakeholders. It’s your one-stop guide to staying ahead of deadlines across multiple compliance categories.
Compliance Categories Covered
Income Tax Compliance
- ITR filings for individuals, firms, and companies
- Advance tax payments across four quarters
- Tax audit report submission
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- Monthly and quarterly return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C)
- Applicability under QRMP scheme
- Late filing penalties and interest rates
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) & TCS
- Monthly TDS deposits and quarterly return filing (24Q, 26Q, 27EQ)
- Form 16 issuance for salaried employees
- TDS on rent, contractor payments, and property sales
Provident Fund (PF) & Employees’ State Insurance (ESIC)
- Monthly contributions and return filing deadlines
- Form 3A and 6A for annual returns
- UAN activation and ECR filing
Professional Tax (PT)
- Monthly and annual PT returns (varies by state)
- Applicability thresholds by employee salary brackets
Registrar of Companies (ROC) & Other Company Law Filings
- AOC-4, MGT-7 annual filing for private limited companies
- DIR-3 KYC for directors
- LLP compliance (Form 8, 11)
- MSME Form 1 submission
Compliance Calendar for the month of April 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Apr | TCS Payment | Mar-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for March 2025. |
| 10-Apr | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | Mar-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Apr | GSTR 8 (Monthly) | Mar-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 11-Apr | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Mar-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Apr | GSTR-1 (Quarterly) | Jan–Mar 2025 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme. |
| 13-Apr | GSTR 5 | Mar-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India |
| 13-Apr | GSTR 6 | Mar-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) for the distribution of credit (ITC) amongst its units |
| 15-Apr | ESI Challan | Mar-25 | Payment of ESI contributions for March 2025. |
| 15-Apr | PF Challan (ECR) | Mar-25 | Payment of Provident Fund contributions for March 2025. |
| 18-Apr | CMP-08 (Quarterly) | Jan-Mar 25 | Quarterly challan-cum-statement to be furnished by composition taxpayers. |
| 20-Apr | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Mar-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 20-Apr | GSTR-5A | Mar-25 | Return for OIDAR service providers. |
| 22-Apr | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Jan–Mar 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs. |
| 24-Apr | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Jan–Mar 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs. |
| 25-Apr | ITC-04 (Half-Yearly/Yearly) | Mar-25 | Declaration of goods sent to or received from job workers; frequency depends on turnover. |
| 25-Apr | PF Return (Form 5, Form 10, Form 2, Form 12A, Form 3A, Form 6A) | Mar-25 | Filing of various Provident Fund returns for March 2025. |
| 30-Apr | TDS Payment | Mar-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for March 2025. |
| 30-Apr | GSTR-4 (Annual) | FY 2024–25 | Annual return for composition taxpayers for the financial year 2024–25. |
| 30-Apr | MSME-1 | Oct-Mar 24 | Form MSME 1 (Oct-Mar 24) (Half yearly Return) |
| 30-Apr | PT Payment | Mar-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
Compliance Calendar for the month of May 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-May | TDS/TCS Payment | Apr-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for April 2025. |
| 10-May | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | Apr-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-May | GSTR 8 (Monthly) | Apr-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 10-May | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | Apr-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-May | GSTR 8 (Monthly) | Apr-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 11-May | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Apr-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-May | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Apr-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for April 2025. |
| 13-May | GSTR 5 | Apr-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India |
| 15-May | LLP BEN-2 and Form No. 4D | FY 24-25 | To file a return to the Registrar in respect of declaration of beneficial interest in contribution received by the LLP. |
| 15-May | TDS Certificates (Form 16B, 16C, 16D) | Mar-25 | Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted under sections 194-IA, 194-IB, and 194M in March 2025. |
| 15-May | Quarterly TCS Return (Form 27EQ) | Jan–Mar 2025 | Filing of quarterly statement for Tax Collected at Source for the quarter ending March 2025. |
| 15-May | LLP BEN-2 and Form No. 4D | FY 24-25 | To file a return to the Registrar in respect of declaration of beneficial interest in contribution received by the LLP. |
| 15-May | PF/ESI Payment | Apr-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for April 2025. |
| 20-May | GSTR 5A | Apr-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-May | GSTR 5A | Apr-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-May | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Apr-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 25-May | GST Challan Payment | Apr-25 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for April 2025; applicable to all quarterly filers. |
| 30-May | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Apr-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for April 2025. |
| 30-May | Form DPT-3 Filing | FY 2024–25 | Filing of Form DPT-3 for companies regarding deposits and outstanding loans or money other than deposits. |
| 30-May | PAS-6 | Oct-Mar 24 | To be filed by unlisted public co. for reconciliation of share capital audit report (HY) |
| 30-May | IEC Code Renewal | Annual | Renewal of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) for the year. |
| 31-May | Form 61A | FY 24-25 | SFT Form 61A (FY: 2023-24) |
| 31-May | TDS Returns | Q4- FY 24 | Due Date for Filing TDS Return |
| 31-May | PT Payment | Apr-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
| 31-May | Form 61A | FY 24-25 | SFT Form 61A (FY: 2023-24) |
| 31-May | TDS Returns | Q4- FY 24 | Due Date for Filing TDS Return |
| 31-May | PT Payment | Apr-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
Compliance Calendar for the month of June 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Jun | TDS Payment | May-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for May 2025. |
| 10-Jun | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | May-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Jun | GSTR 8 (Monthly) | May-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 10-Jun | PT Payment | May-25 | Payment of Professional Tax on salaries for May 2025. Note: Due date varies by state; please confirm with local authorities. |
| 11-Jun | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | May-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Jun | GSTR 5 | May-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India |
| 13-Jun | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | May-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for May 2025. |
| 15-Jun | Advance Tax Payment | April–June 2025 | First installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27. |
| 15-Jun | PF/ESI Payment | May-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for May 2025. |
| 15-Jun | TDS Certificates (Form 16/16A) | Jan–Mar 2025 | Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending March 2025. |
| 20-Jun | GSTR 5A | May-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-Jun | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | May-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 25-Jun | GSTR 3B | May-25 | GST Payment for QRMP taxpayers |
| 30-Jun | ITR (NR & Foreign Companies) | FY 2024-25 | Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing for NRIs and Foreign Companies |
| 30-Jun | DPT-3 | FY 24-25 | Return of Deposit |
| 30-Jun | Equalization Levy Statement | FY 24-25 | Furnishing of Equalization Levy statement for FY 2023-24 |
| 30-Jun | PT Payment | May-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
Compliance Calendar for the month of July 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Jul | TDS Payment | Jun-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for June 2025. |
| 10-Jul | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | Jun-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Jul | GSTR 8 (Monthly) | Jun-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 11-Jul | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Jun-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Jul | GSTR 5 | Jun-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India |
| 13-Jul | GSTR 6 | Jun-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) for the distribution of credit (ITC) amongst its units |
| 13-Jul | GSTR-1 (Quarterly) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme. |
| 15-Jul | TCS Return (Form 27EQ) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Filing of quarterly statement for Tax Collected at Source for the quarter ending June 2025. |
| 15-Jul | Form FLAIR Return | FY 24-25 | Annual Return to RBI (unaudited) |
| 15-Jul | Form 27EQ | Apr-Jun 25 | Filing TCS return for the quarter 1 |
| 15-Jul | PF/ESI Payment | Jun-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for June 2025. |
| 18-Jul | CMP-08 | Apr–Jun 2025 | Statement-cum-challan for composition taxpayers to declare and pay tax for the quarter ending June 2025. |
| 20-Jul | GSTR 5A | Jun-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-Jul | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Jun-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 22-Jul | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs. |
| 24-Jul | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs. |
| 30-Jul | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Jun-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for June 2025. |
| 30-Jul | TCS Certificates (Form 27D) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Issuance of TCS certificates for tax collected in the quarter ending June 2025. |
| 31-Jul | Income Tax Return (ITR) | FY 2024–25 | Filing of Income Tax Return for individuals and non-corporate assessees not liable for tax audit for the financial year 2024–25. |
| 31-Jul | ITR | FY 24-25 | ITR due date for non corporate and non tax audit taxpayers |
| 31-Jul | PT Payment | Jun-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
| 31-Jul | TDS Return (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Filing of quarterly TDS statements for the quarter ending June 2025. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Aug 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Aug | TDS Payment | Jul-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for July 2025. |
| 10-Aug | GSTR-7 (Monthly) | Jul-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Aug | GSTR-8 (Monthly) | Jul-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 11-Aug | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Jul-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Aug | GSTR-5 | Jul-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India |
| 13-Aug | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Jul-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for July 2025. |
| 15-Aug | TDS Certificates (Form 16A) | Apr–Jun 2025 | Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending June 2025. |
| 15-Aug | PF/ESI Payment | Jul-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for July 2025. |
| 20-Aug | GSTR-5A | Jul-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-Aug | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Jul-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 25-Aug | GST Challan Payment | Jul-25 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for July 2025 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 30-Aug | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Jul-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for July 2025. |
| 31-Aug | PT Payment | Jul-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Sep 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Sep | TDS Payment | Aug-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for August 2025. |
| 10-Sep | GSTR-7 | Aug-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Sep | GSTR-8 | Aug-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS |
| 11-Sep | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Aug-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Sep | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Aug-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for August 2025. |
| 13-Sep | GSTR-5 | Aug-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India |
| 13-Sep | GSTR-6 | Aug-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) to provide the details of their distributed input tax credit & inward supplies. |
| 15-Sep | Advance Tax Payment | July–September 2025 | Second installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27. |
| 15-Sep | PF/ESI Payment | Aug-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for August 2025. |
| 20-Sep | GSTR-5A | Aug-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers |
| 20-Sep | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Aug-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 30-Sep | Tax Audit Report Filing | FY 2024–25 | Filing of tax audit report under section 44AB for the financial year 2024–25. |
| 30-Sep | KYC | FY 24-25 | Annual KYC of Director |
| 30-Sep | RBI | FY 24-25 | Annual Return to RBI (Audited) |
| 30-Sep | ISIN | FY 24-25 | Demat for Private Limited Co |
| 30-Sep | AGM | FY 24-25 | Last Day to conduct the AGM |
| 30-Sep | PT Payment | Aug-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries |
| 30-Sep | Statutory Audit | FY 24-25 | Filing of Statutory Audit Report |
| 30-Sep | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Aug-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for August 2025. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Oct 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Oct | TDS Payment | Sep-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for September 2025. |
| 10-Oct | GSTR-7 | Sep-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Oct | GSTR-8 | Sep-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS. |
| 11-Oct | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Sep-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Oct | GSTR-5 | Sep-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India. |
| 13-Oct | GSTR-6 | Sep-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) to provide the details of their distributed input tax credit & inward supplies. |
| 13-Oct | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Sep-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for September 2025. |
| 15-Oct | PF/ESI Payment | Sep-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for September 2025. |
| 20-Oct | GSTR-5A | Sep-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers. |
| 20-Oct | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Sep-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 22-Oct | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Jul–Sep 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs. |
| 24-Oct | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Jul–Sep 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs. |
| 25-Oct | GST Challan Payment | Sep-25 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for September 2025 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 29-Oct | AOC-4 | FY 24-25 | Filing of Form AOC-4-Annual account. |
| 30-Oct | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Sep-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for September 2025. |
| 31-Oct | TDS Return (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) | Jul–Sep 2025 | Filing of quarterly TDS statements for the quarter ending September 2025. |
| 31-Oct | MSME-1 | Apr-Sep 25 | Form MSME 1 (Apr- Sep 24) (Half yearly Return). |
| 31-Oct | Form 3CEAB | FY 24-25 | TP intimation and report to be furnished. |
| 31-Oct | ITR | FY 24-25 | ITR due date for corporate and tax audit taxpayers (non-TP cases). |
| 31-Oct | PT Payment | Sep-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries. |
| 31-Oct | Tax Audit Report Filing | FY 2024–25 | Filing of tax audit report under section 44AB for the financial year 2024–25. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Nov 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Nov | TDS Payment | Oct-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for October 2025. |
| 10-Nov | GSTR-7 | Oct-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Nov | GSTR 8 | Oct-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS. |
| 11-Nov | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Oct-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Nov | GSTR 5 | Oct-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India. |
| 13-Nov | GSTR 6 | Oct-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) to provide the details of their distributed input tax credit & inward supplies. |
| 13-Nov | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Oct-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for October 2025. |
| 15-Nov | PF/ESI Payment | Oct-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for October 2025. |
| 15-Nov | TDS Certificates (Form 16A) | Jul–Sep 2025 | Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending September 2025. |
| 20-Nov | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Oct-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 20-Nov | GSTR 5A | Oct-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers. |
| 25-Nov | GST Challan Payment | Oct-25 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for October 2025 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 29-Nov | PAS-06 | Apr-Sep 25 | To be filed by unlisted public co. for reconciliation of share capital audit report (HY). |
| 29-Nov | MGT-7/MGT-7A Filing | FY 2024–25 | Filing of Annual Return by companies and One Person Companies (OPCs) for the financial year 2024–25. |
| 30-Nov | Labour License Renewal | CY 2026 | Renewal of labor license for the calendar year 2026 (January to December 2026). |
| 30-Nov | Form 3CEAA | FY 24-25 | TP-Master file Form 3CEAA FY 2023-24. |
| 30-Nov | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Oct-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for October 2025. |
| 30-Nov | PT Payment | Oct-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries. |
| 30-Nov | ITR Filing (Section 92E) | AY 2025–26 | Due date for filing Income Tax Return for taxpayers required to furnish a report under section 92E (international or specified domestic transactions). |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Dec 2025
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Dec | TDS Payment | Nov-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for November 2025. |
| 10-Dec | GSTR-7 | Nov-25 | Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law. |
| 10-Dec | GSTR-8 | Nov-25 | For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS. |
| 10-Dec | PT Payment | Nov-25 | Payment of Professional Tax on salaries for November 2025. Note: Due date varies by state; please confirm with local authorities. |
| 11-Dec | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Nov-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 13-Dec | GSTR-5 | Nov-25 | To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India. |
| 13-Dec | GSTR-6 | Nov-25 | Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) to provide the details of their distributed input tax credit & inward supplies. |
| 13-Dec | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Nov-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for November 2025. |
| 15-Dec | Advance Tax Payment | Oct–Dec 2025 | Third installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27. |
| 15-Dec | PF/ESI Payment | Nov-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for November 2025. |
| 20-Dec | GSTR-5A | Nov-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers. |
| 20-Dec | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Nov-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing. |
| 25-Dec | GST Challan Payment | Nov-25 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for November 2025 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 30-Dec | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Nov-25 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for November 2025. |
| 31-Dec | Belated/Revised ITR Filing | AY 2025–26 | Due date for filing belated or revised Income Tax Returns for the assessment year 2025–26. |
| 31-Dec | GSTR-9/GSTR-9C | FY 2024–25 | Annual return and reconciliation statement for the financial year 2024–25. |
| 31-Dec | APR | FY 24-25 | Annual Performance Report for FY24. |
| 31-Dec | PT Payment | Nov-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Jan 2026
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Jan | TDS/TCS Payment | Dec-25 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for December 2025. |
| 10-Jan | GSTR-7 | Dec-25 | Filing of TDS return under GST for December 2025. |
| 10-Jan | GSTR-8 | Dec-25 | Filing of TCS return under GST for December 2025. |
| 11-Jan | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Dec-25 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 13-Jan | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Dec-25 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for December 2025. |
| 13-Jan | GSTR-5 | Dec-25 | Return for Non-Resident taxable persons. |
| 13-Jan | GSTR-6 | Dec-25 | Return for Input Service Distributor (ISD). |
| 15-Jan | PF/ESI Payment | Dec-25 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for December 2025. |
| 15-Jan | TCS Return (Form 27EQ) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Quarterly statement for Tax Collected at Source for the quarter ending December 2025. |
| 20-Jan | GSTR-5A | Dec-25 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers. |
| 20-Jan | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Dec-25 | Summary return for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 22-Jan | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs. |
| 24-Jan | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs. |
| 30-Jan | TCS Certificates (Form 27D) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Issuance of TCS certificates for the quarter ending December 2025. |
| 31-Jan | Form 3CEAC | - | TP intimation Form 3CEAC. |
| 31-Jan | PT Payment | Dec-25 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries. |
| 31-Jan | TDS Return (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Filing of quarterly TDS statements for the quarter ending December 2025. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of Feb 2026
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Feb | TDS/TCS Payment | Jan-26 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for January 2026. |
| 10-Feb | GSTR-7 | Jan-26 | Filing of TDS return under GST for January 2026. |
| 10-Feb | GSTR-8 | Jan-26 | Filing of TCS return under GST for January 2026. |
| 11-Feb | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Jan-26 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 13-Feb | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Jan-26 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for January 2026. |
| 13-Feb | GSTR-5 | Jan-26 | Return for Non-Resident taxable persons. |
| 13-Feb | GSTR-6 | Jan-26 | Return for Input Service Distributor (ISD). |
| 15-Feb | PF/ESI Payment | Jan-26 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for January 2026. |
| 15-Feb | TDS Certificates (Form 16A) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending December 2025. |
| 20-Feb | GSTR-5A | Jan-26 | Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers. |
| 20-Feb | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Jan-26 | Summary return for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 25-Feb | GST Challan Payment | Jan-26 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for January 2026 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 28-Feb | PT Payment | Jan-26 | Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries. |
Compliance Calendar for the month of March 2026
| Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Mar | TDS/TCS Payment | Feb-26 | Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for February 2026. |
| 10-Mar | GSTR-7 | Feb-26 | Filing of TDS return under GST for February 2026. |
| 10-Mar | GSTR-8 | Feb-26 | Filing of TCS return under GST for February 2026. |
| 11-Mar | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Feb-26 | Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 13-Mar | GSTR-1 IFF (Optional) | Feb-26 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for February 2026. |
| 13-Mar | GSTR-5 | Feb-26 | Return for Non-Resident taxable persons. |
| 13-Mar | GSTR-6 | Feb-26 | Return for Input Service Distributor (ISD). |
| 15-Mar | Advance Tax Payment | FY 2025–26 | Fourth and final installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27. |
| 15-Mar | PF/ESI Payment | Feb-26 | Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for February 2026. |
| 20-Mar | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Feb-26 | Summary return for taxpayers with monthly filing. |
| 25-Mar | GST Challan Payment | Feb-26 | Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for February 2026 (for all quarterly filers). |
| 30-Mar | TDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE) | Feb-26 | Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for February 2026. |
| 31-Mar | Country-By-Country Report (Form 3CEAD) | Reporting Accounting Year 2025–26 | Filing of Country-By-Country Report by constituent entities of international groups. |
| 31-Mar | Form 67 | FY 2024–25 | Uploading of statement of foreign income offered to tax and tax deducted or paid on such income to claim foreign tax credit. |
| 31-Mar | Updated Return Filing | AY 2024–25 | Furnishing of an updated return of income for the assessment year 2023–24. |
Why Staying Compliant Matters More Than Ever
Ignoring or delaying compliance isn’t just a clerical oversight—it’s a financial risk. Here's why being proactive about your compliance calendar is a smart move:
- Avoid Penalties & Legal Hassles: Most filings come with interest charges, late fees, and, in some cases, criminal prosecution for prolonged negligence.
- Boost Investor & Vendor Confidence: Investors and clients trust businesses that run tight operations and follow the law.
- Unlock Government Benefits: Many schemes under MSME, Startup India, and ESG frameworks require up-to-date compliance records.
In today’s regulatory environment, even minor delays in filings can escalate into major roadblocks for funding or partnerships. Maintaining a compliant status strengthens your brand’s credibility and keeps future growth opportunities within reach.
Pro Tips: How to Stay on Top of Your Compliance Calendar
✔️ Use a Digital Compliance Tracker: Tools like the Jordensky Tax Compliance Calendar have built-in alerts.
✔️ Set Monthly Internal Reviews: Assign team members or your CA firm to do a quick check-in each month.
✔️ Outsource to Experts: Hiring a compliance consultant or CA can prevent errors, especially during tax season.
✔️ Keep Portal Credentials Handy: Don’t wait until the last day to hunt for GSTN or MCA login details.
FAQs
What is the last date to file an income tax return for FY 2024–25?
The deadline is usually July 31st for individuals, unless extended by the government.
How do I check my GST filing due dates?
Log in to the GST portal, navigate to ‘Return Dashboard’, and select the relevant period. Alternatively, refer to our downloadable 2025 calendar.
Is the PF payment due date fixed every month?
Yes, PF contributions are typically due by the 15th of the following month.
What happens if I file my TDS return late?
You’ll face a late fee of ₹200 per day under section 234E, plus possible penalties under section 271H.
Can I automate compliance tracking for my company?
Absolutely. Tools like Jordensky's Compliance Calender can automate alerts and filings.
Conclusion:
Running a business is hard—compliance shouldn’t make it harder. With the right strategy, tools, and awareness, you can stay ahead of all critical due dates without stress or penalties.
Whether you’re a small business owner or managing compliance at scale, a centralised compliance calendar is your roadmap to smooth operations.
Partnering with Jordensky for Accounting, Taxes, and CFO services ensures you never miss a deadline while gaining expert support tailored to your business's growth and compliance needs.
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