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Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, PT & Company Filing Due Date Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26

Stay ahead of statutory deadlines with our 2025-26 compliance calendar

Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, PT & Company Filing Due Date Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26
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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. 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

Tax & Compliance Calendar - April 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - April 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-AprTCS PaymentMar-25Monthly payment of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for March 2025.
10-AprGSTR-7 (Monthly)Mar-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-AprGSTR 8 (Monthly)Mar-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
11-AprGSTR-1 (Monthly)Mar-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-AprGSTR-1 (Quarterly)Jan–Mar 2025Details of outward supplies for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme.
13-AprGSTR 5Mar-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India
13-AprGSTR 6Mar-25Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) for the distribution of credit (ITC) amongst its units
15-AprESI ChallanMar-25Payment of ESI contributions for March 2025.
15-AprPF Challan (ECR)Mar-25Payment of Provident Fund contributions for March 2025.
18-AprCMP-08 (Quarterly)Jan-Mar 25Quarterly challan-cum-statement to be furnished by composition taxpayers.
20-AprGSTR-3B (Monthly)Mar-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
20-AprGSTR-5AMar-25Return for OIDAR service providers.
22-AprGSTR-3B (Quarterly)Jan–Mar 2025Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs.
24-AprGSTR-3B (Quarterly)Jan–Mar 2025Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs.
25-AprITC-04 (Half-Yearly/Yearly)Mar-25Declaration of goods sent to or received from job workers; frequency depends on turnover.
25-AprPF Return (Form 5, Form 10, Form 2, Form 12A, Form 3A, Form 6A)Mar-25Filing of various Provident Fund returns for March 2025.
30-AprTDS PaymentMar-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for March 2025.
30-AprGSTR-4 (Annual)FY 2024–25Annual return for composition taxpayers for the financial year 2024–25.
30-AprMSME-1Oct-Mar 24Form MSME 1 (Oct-Mar 24) (Half yearly Return)
30-AprPT PaymentMar-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries

Compliance Calendar for the month of May 2025

Tax & Compliance Calendar - May 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - May 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-MayTDS/TCS PaymentApr-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for April 2025.
10-MayGSTR-7 (Monthly)Apr-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-MayGSTR 8 (Monthly)Apr-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
10-MayGSTR-7 (Monthly)Apr-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-MayGSTR 8 (Monthly)Apr-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
11-MayGSTR-1 (Monthly)Apr-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-MayGSTR-1 IFF (Optional)Apr-25Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for April 2025.
13-MayGSTR 5Apr-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India
15-MayLLP BEN-2 and Form No. 4DFY 24-25To file a return to the Registrar in respect of declaration of beneficial interest in contribution received by the LLP.
15-MayTDS Certificates (Form 16B, 16C, 16D)Mar-25Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted under sections 194-IA, 194-IB, and 194M in March 2025.
15-MayQuarterly TCS Return (Form 27EQ)Jan–Mar 2025Filing of quarterly statement for Tax Collected at Source for the quarter ending March 2025.
15-MayLLP BEN-2 and Form No. 4DFY 24-25To file a return to the Registrar in respect of declaration of beneficial interest in contribution received by the LLP.
15-MayPF/ESI PaymentApr-25Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for April 2025.
20-MayGSTR 5AApr-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-MayGSTR 5AApr-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-MayGSTR-3B (Monthly)Apr-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
25-MayGST Challan PaymentApr-25Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for April 2025; applicable to all quarterly filers.
30-MayTDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE)Apr-25Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for April 2025.
30-MayForm DPT-3 FilingFY 2024–25Filing of Form DPT-3 for companies regarding deposits and outstanding loans or money other than deposits.
30-MayPAS-6Oct-Mar 24To be filed by unlisted public co. for reconciliation of share capital audit report (HY)
30-MayIEC Code RenewalAnnualRenewal of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) for the year.
31-MayForm 61AFY 24-25SFT Form 61A (FY: 2023-24)
31-MayTDS ReturnsQ4- FY 24Due Date for Filing TDS Return
31-MayPT PaymentApr-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries
31-MayForm 61AFY 24-25SFT Form 61A (FY: 2023-24)
31-MayTDS ReturnsQ4- FY 24Due Date for Filing TDS Return
31-MayPT PaymentApr-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries

Compliance Calendar for the month of June 2025

Tax & Compliance Calendar - June 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - June 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-JunTDS PaymentMay-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for May 2025.
10-JunGSTR-7 (Monthly)May-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-JunGSTR 8 (Monthly)May-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
10-JunPT PaymentMay-25Payment of Professional Tax on salaries for May 2025. Note: Due date varies by state; please confirm with local authorities.
11-JunGSTR-1 (Monthly)May-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-JunGSTR 5May-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India
13-JunGSTR-1 IFF (Optional)May-25Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for May 2025.
15-JunAdvance Tax PaymentApril–June 2025First installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27.
15-JunPF/ESI PaymentMay-25Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for May 2025.
15-JunTDS Certificates (Form 16/16A)Jan–Mar 2025Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending March 2025.
20-JunGSTR 5AMay-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-JunGSTR-3B (Monthly)May-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
25-JunGSTR 3BMay-25GST Payment for QRMP taxpayers
30-JunITR (NR & Foreign Companies)FY 2024-25Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing for NRIs and Foreign Companies
30-JunDPT-3FY 24-25Return of Deposit
30-JunEqualization Levy StatementFY 24-25Furnishing of Equalization Levy statement for FY 2023-24
30-JunPT PaymentMay-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries

Compliance Calendar for the month of July 2025

Tax & Compliance Calendar - July 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - July 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-JulTDS PaymentJun-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for June 2025.
10-JulGSTR-7 (Monthly)Jun-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-JulGSTR 8 (Monthly)Jun-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
11-JulGSTR-1 (Monthly)Jun-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-JulGSTR 5Jun-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out businesses transactions in India
13-JulGSTR 6Jun-25Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) for the distribution of credit (ITC) amongst its units
13-JulGSTR-1 (Quarterly)Apr–Jun 2025Details of outward supplies for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme.
15-JulTCS Return (Form 27EQ)Apr–Jun 2025Filing of quarterly statement for Tax Collected at Source for the quarter ending June 2025.
15-JulForm FLAIR ReturnFY 24-25Annual Return to RBI (unaudited)
15-JulForm 27EQApr-Jun 25Filing TCS return for the quarter 1
15-JulPF/ESI PaymentJun-25Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for June 2025.
18-JulCMP-08Apr–Jun 2025Statement-cum-challan for composition taxpayers to declare and pay tax for the quarter ending June 2025.
20-JulGSTR 5AJun-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-JulGSTR-3B (Monthly)Jun-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
22-JulGSTR-3B (Quarterly)Apr–Jun 2025Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category X states/UTs.
24-JulGSTR-3B (Quarterly)Apr–Jun 2025Summary return for QRMP taxpayers in Category Y states/UTs.
30-JulTDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE)Jun-25Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for June 2025.
30-JulTCS Certificates (Form 27D)Apr–Jun 2025Issuance of TCS certificates for tax collected in the quarter ending June 2025.
31-JulIncome Tax Return (ITR)FY 2024–25Filing of Income Tax Return for individuals and non-corporate assessees not liable for tax audit for the financial year 2024–25.
31-JulITRFY 24-25ITR due date for non corporate and non tax audit taxpayers
31-JulPT PaymentJun-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries
31-JulTDS Return (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q)Apr–Jun 2025Filing of quarterly TDS statements for the quarter ending June 2025.

Compliance Calendar for the month of Aug 2025

Tax & Compliance Calendar - August 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - August 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-AugTDS PaymentJul-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for July 2025.
10-AugGSTR-7 (Monthly)Jul-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-AugGSTR-8 (Monthly)Jul-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
11-AugGSTR-1 (Monthly)Jul-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-AugGSTR-5Jul-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India
13-AugGSTR-1 IFF (Optional)Jul-25Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for July 2025.
15-AugTDS Certificates (Form 16A)Apr–Jun 2025Issuance of TDS certificates for tax deducted in the quarter ending June 2025.
15-AugPF/ESI PaymentJul-25Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for July 2025.
20-AugGSTR-5AJul-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-AugGSTR-3B (Monthly)Jul-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
25-AugGST Challan PaymentJul-25Payment of GST challan if no sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available for July 2025 (for all quarterly filers).
30-AugTDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE)Jul-25Payment of TDS on property transactions (26QB), rent (26QC), contractor payments (26QD), and crypto assets (26QE) for July 2025.
31-AugPT PaymentJul-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries

Compliance Calendar for the month of Sep 2025

Tax & Compliance Calendar - September 2025
Tax & Compliance Calendar - September 2025
Due Date Purpose Period Description
7-SepTDS PaymentAug-25Monthly payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for August 2025.
10-SepGSTR-7Aug-25Summary of Tax Deducted and deposited under GST Law.
10-SepGSTR-8Aug-25For registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS
11-SepGSTR-1 (Monthly)Aug-25Details of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
13-SepGSTR-1 IFF (Optional)Aug-25Invoice Furnishing Facility for QRMP scheme taxpayers to upload invoices for August 2025.
13-SepGSTR-5Aug-25To be filed by registered non-resident taxable person for the period during which they carry out business transactions in India
13-SepGSTR-6Aug-25Return to be filed by all the Input Service Distributors (ISD) to provide the details of their distributed input tax credit & inward supplies.
15-SepAdvance Tax PaymentJuly–September 2025Second installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2026–27.
15-SepPF/ESI PaymentAug-25Payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for August 2025.
20-SepGSTR-5AAug-25Applicable for non-resident ODIAR services providers
20-SepGSTR-3B (Monthly)Aug-25Summary return for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore or those who have opted for monthly filing.
30-SepTax Audit Report FilingFY 2024–25Filing of tax audit report under section 44AB for the financial year 2024–25.
30-SepKYCFY 24-25Annual KYC of Director
30-SepRBIFY 24-25Annual Return to RBI (Audited)
30-SepISINFY 24-25Demat for Private Limited Co
30-SepAGMFY 24-25Last Day to conduct the AGM
30-SepPT PaymentAug-25Professional Tax (PT) on Salaries
30-SepStatutory AuditFY 24-25Filing of Statutory Audit Report
30-SepTDS Payment (Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD, 26QE)Aug-25Payment 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.

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.

Download Your Free 2025 Compliance Due Date Calendar Now!

🎯 Need help with managing compliance? Book a free consultation with a certified CA or compliance advisor. Let's ensure your business stays audit-proof and penalty-free in FY 2025-26.

Akash Bagrecha

Co-founder @ Jordensky | Chartered Accountant | Virtual CFO | Helped raise ₹400Cr+ for 30+ startups | Passionate about finance, tech & books.
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