Compliance

Compliance calendar

FY 2026-27 filing dates still to come. Each published date carries its official source, applicability and review status.

July 2026

  • TDS

    Form 140 quarterly TDS statement

    Persons required to file Form 140 for TDS on non-salary payments made to residents for Q1, Q2 or Q3 of Tax Year 2026-27.

    The Q4 statement is due after the end of FY 2026-27 and is intentionally outside this register window.

    Income Tax Department: Form 140 user manual · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Income-tax return for AY 2026-27: common non-audit deadline

    Individuals and other taxpayers whose AY 2026-27 return is due on 31 July 2026 and who are not in a later statutory due-date category.

    Return due dates depend on taxpayer category and can be extended. The transition FAQ also refers to other non-audit categories; confirm the specific taxpayer before publication.

    Income Tax Department: Income Tax Returns FAQs · reviewed until

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August 2026

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this

September 2026

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Advance tax instalment

    Taxpayers with advance-tax liability of at least the statutory threshold, other than eligible presumptive taxpayers using the single-instalment rule.

    The amount due is cumulative and taxpayer-specific. Confirm liability, special categories and the correct Tax Year 2026-27 payment selection.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • RoC

    DIR-3 KYC for DIN holders

    A person holding a DIN as at 31 March 2026 who is required to complete DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC-WEB for the immediate next financial year.

    Confirm DIN status, whether details changed and which KYC route applies.

    MCA: DIR-3 KYC instruction kit · reviewed until

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  • Audit

    Tax audit report for AY 2026-27

    Taxpayers required to furnish a tax audit report for FY 2025-26 where the related return is due on 31 October 2026.

    Audit applicability and any notified extension must be checked for the taxpayer before publication.

    Income Tax Department: old and new Act transition FAQs · reviewed until

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October 2026

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 quarterly return

    Eligible GST-registered taxpayers filing GSTR-1 quarterly under the QRMP scheme, generally where annual aggregate turnover is up to the prescribed limit.

    The Government may extend a quarter-specific due date. Eligibility and the filing profile must be checked on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    CMP-08 composition statement and payment

    GST composition taxpayers required to furnish the quarterly statement and pay self-assessed tax in CMP-08.

    Confirm the taxpayer remains in the composition scheme and check for a quarter-specific extension.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B quarterly return: QRMP group due on 22nd

    QRMP taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the first state and Union-territory group listed in the GST Portal QRMP advisory.

    The source advises taxpayers to check updated notifications. Confirm the state group and current quarter on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: QRMP advisory · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B quarterly return: QRMP group due on 24th

    QRMP taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the second state and Union-territory group listed in the GST Portal QRMP advisory.

    The source advises taxpayers to check updated notifications. Confirm the state group and current quarter on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: QRMP advisory · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • TDS

    Form 140 quarterly TDS statement

    Persons required to file Form 140 for TDS on non-salary payments made to residents for Q1, Q2 or Q3 of Tax Year 2026-27.

    The Q4 statement is due after the end of FY 2026-27 and is intentionally outside this register window.

    Income Tax Department: Form 140 user manual · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Income-tax return for AY 2026-27: audit cases

    Taxpayers whose FY 2025-26 accounts require audit and whose return falls in the 31 October statutory category, excluding later transfer-pricing cases.

    Taxpayer category and any notified extension must be confirmed before publication.

    Income Tax Department: old and new Act transition FAQs · reviewed until

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  • RoC

    MSME Form I for April to September 2026

    Specified companies required to report outstanding dues to micro or small enterprise suppliers for the April-to-September half-year.

    Confirm that the company meets the definition and reporting conditions in the current order.

    MCA: Specified Companies MSME Form I Order · reviewed until

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  • Audit

    Transfer-pricing report for AY 2026-27

    Taxpayers required to furnish the prescribed transfer-pricing report for FY 2025-26 before the related 30 November return deadline.

    Confirm that transfer-pricing reporting applies and check for a notified extension.

    Income Tax Department: old and new Act transition FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this

November 2026

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Income-tax return for AY 2026-27: transfer-pricing cases

    Taxpayers required to furnish a transfer-pricing report for FY 2025-26 and whose return falls in the 30 November statutory category.

    Taxpayer category and any notified extension must be confirmed before publication.

    Income Tax Department: old and new Act transition FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this

December 2026

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Advance tax instalment

    Taxpayers with advance-tax liability of at least the statutory threshold, other than eligible presumptive taxpayers using the single-instalment rule.

    The amount due is cumulative and taxpayer-specific. Confirm liability, special categories and the correct Tax Year 2026-27 payment selection.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Belated income-tax return for AY 2026-27

    A taxpayer eligible to furnish a belated AY 2026-27 return where assessment has not already been completed.

    This is not a substitute for the original due date. Eligibility, fees, interest and any change in law or notification require review.

    Income Tax Department: Income Tax Returns FAQs · reviewed until

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  • GST

    GST annual return for FY 2025-26

    GST-registered persons required to furnish the annual return under section 44, after applying current exemptions and thresholds.

    Applicability, exemptions, thresholds and any extension must be checked for FY 2025-26 before publication.

    CBIC: Central Goods and Services Tax Act, section 44 · reviewed until

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January 2027

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 quarterly return

    Eligible GST-registered taxpayers filing GSTR-1 quarterly under the QRMP scheme, generally where annual aggregate turnover is up to the prescribed limit.

    The Government may extend a quarter-specific due date. Eligibility and the filing profile must be checked on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    CMP-08 composition statement and payment

    GST composition taxpayers required to furnish the quarterly statement and pay self-assessed tax in CMP-08.

    Confirm the taxpayer remains in the composition scheme and check for a quarter-specific extension.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B quarterly return: QRMP group due on 22nd

    QRMP taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the first state and Union-territory group listed in the GST Portal QRMP advisory.

    The source advises taxpayers to check updated notifications. Confirm the state group and current quarter on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: QRMP advisory · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B quarterly return: QRMP group due on 24th

    QRMP taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the second state and Union-territory group listed in the GST Portal QRMP advisory.

    The source advises taxpayers to check updated notifications. Confirm the state group and current quarter on the GST Portal.

    GST Portal: QRMP advisory · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • TDS

    Form 140 quarterly TDS statement

    Persons required to file Form 140 for TDS on non-salary payments made to residents for Q1, Q2 or Q3 of Tax Year 2026-27.

    The Q4 statement is due after the end of FY 2026-27 and is intentionally outside this register window.

    Income Tax Department: Form 140 user manual · reviewed until

    Get help with this

February 2027

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this

March 2027

  • TDS

    Deposit TDS deducted in the preceding month

    Deductors subject to the general monthly TDS deposit rule. March deductions, government deductors and specified challan-cum-statement cases follow different timelines.

    This candidate covers the general rule only. The transaction date, deductor type and prescribed form can change the applicable deadline.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-1 monthly return

    Normal and casual GST-registered taxpayers that file GSTR-1 monthly, excluding categories the GST Portal lists as not required to file this form.

    The Government may extend a tax-period due date. Confirm the live GST Portal before relying on an occurrence.

    GST Portal: GSTR-1 FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Advance tax instalment

    Taxpayers with advance-tax liability of at least the statutory threshold, other than eligible presumptive taxpayers using the single-instalment rule.

    The amount due is cumulative and taxpayer-specific. Confirm liability, special categories and the correct Tax Year 2026-27 payment selection.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    EPF ECR and monthly contribution

    Employers and establishments covered by the EPF framework that must file the ECR and remit monthly contributions.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief or system advisory must be checked for the establishment.

    EPFO: employer contribution FAQ · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • PF and ESI

    ESI monthly contribution

    Principal employers liable to pay ESI contributions for covered employees for the preceding calendar month.

    Coverage, wage period and any specific relief must be checked for the establishment.

    ESIC: General Regulations, regulation 31 · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • Income tax

    Presumptive-scheme advance tax

    Eligible taxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme that must discharge the full advance-tax liability in one instalment.

    Confirm eligibility for the presumptive scheme and the final liability before relying on this date.

    Income Tax Department: tax payments FAQs · reviewed until

    Get help with this
  • GST

    GSTR-3B monthly return and tax payment

    GST-registered persons required to furnish GSTR-3B monthly, subject to the return category and any notified exception.

    A notification can extend a tax-period or location-specific date. Check the live return dashboard and current notifications.

    GST Portal: Welcome kit for new taxpayers · reviewed until

    Get help with this

These dates are general information, not advice about your own filings. See the disclaimer.

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