GSTR Forms Overview
GSTR (Goods and Services Tax Return) forms in India have different categories, each serving a
specific purpose depending on the type of taxpayer and the transaction. Here's a list of GSTR forms
with a brief overview:
1. GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies)
- Who should file: All regular taxpayers.
- What it covers: Details of outward supplies of goods or services.
- Frequency: Monthly/Quarterly.
2. GSTR-2 (Inward Supplies - Suspended as of now)
- Who should file: Regular taxpayers.
- What it covers: Details of inward supplies (purchases).
- Status: Suspended.
3. GSTR-3B (Summary Return)
- Who should file: All regular taxpayers.
- What it covers: Summary of outward and inward supplies, tax payable.
- Frequency: Monthly.
4. GSTR-4 (For Composition Scheme Taxpayers)
- Who should file: Taxpayers under the composition scheme.
- What it covers: Quarterly return with details of inward and outward supplies.
- Frequency: Annually.
5. GSTR-5 (Non-Resident Taxable Person)
- Who should file: Non-resident taxable persons.
- What it covers: Details of sales and purchases by a non-resident taxpayer.
6. GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributors - ISD)
- Who should file: Input Service Distributors.
- What it covers: Input tax credit (ITC) received and distributed.
7. GSTR-7 (TDS Deductor)
- Who should file: Those required to deduct TDS under GST.
- What it covers: TDS details like deduction, liability, etc.
8. GSTR-8 (E-Commerce Operators)
- Who should file: E-commerce operators who collect tax at source (TCS).
- What it covers: Details of supplies made through the platform and tax collected.
9. GSTR-9 (Annual Return)
- Who should file: Regular taxpayers.
- What it covers: Annual details of inward and outward supplies, ITC claimed, taxes paid, and
other relevant details.
10. GSTR-9C (Audit Form)
- Who should file: Taxpayers with annual turnover exceeding Rs. 2 crores.
- What it covers: A reconciliation statement between GSTR-9 and audited financial statements.
11. GSTR-10 (Final Return)
- Who should file: Taxpayers whose registration has been cancelled or surrendered.
- What it covers: Final details of supplies and tax liability.
12. GSTR-11 (For UIN Holders)
- Who should file: Persons with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), like embassies.
- What it covers: Refund claim on inward supplies.
Which one to learn step-by-step?
- GSTR-1: Crucial for businesses making outward supplies.
- GSTR-3B: Important for managing monthly compliance.
- GSTR-9: For annual compliance.