GST annual return filing for FY 2025–26: Now Available
GST Annual Return Filing for FY 2025–26: GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C Now Available
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has made the annual return forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for Financial Year 2025–26 available on the GST portal with effect from 8 October 2026.
Key Points for Taxpayers
- Availability: The GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing facility for FY 2025–26 has been activated on the GST portal.
- Prerequisite for filing: Taxpayers must file all applicable GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns for FY 2025–26 before the annual return filing facility becomes available.
- Assistance and technical support: For any difficulties or queries relating to the filing of annual returns, taxpayers may raise a support request through the official GSTN Helpdesk portal.
GSTN Helpdesk: https://selfservice.gstsystem.in/
Action Required
Taxpayers should verify that all applicable periodic returns for FY 2025–26 have been filed and proceed with the preparation and filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, wherever applicable.
Timely reconciliation of books of accounts, GST returns and other relevant records is advisable to ensure accurate annual return reporting.
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