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March 19, 2026
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BySteffy A
Compliance Calendar: April 2026
Introduction
For April 2026, the compliance calendar for Indian businesses and startups focuses on the close of the previous financial year (March 31, 2026), with key deadlines related to GST returns, tax payments, and statutory contributions. Businesses must carefully plan filings related to March 2026 transactions to avoid penalties or compliance gaps. The Compliance Calendar April 2026 highlights important GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and income tax due dates that organizations must track during the first month of the new financial year.
Important Due Dates of GST Returns – April 2026
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Due Date |
Form |
Period |
Applicable To |
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10.04.2026 |
GSTR-7 |
March 2026 |
GST TDS deductors |
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10.04.2026 |
GSTR-8 |
March 2026 |
E-commerce operators collecting TCS |
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11.04.2026 |
GSTR-1 (Monthly) |
March 2026 |
Monthly GST filers |
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13.04.2026 |
GSTR-1 (IFF) |
March 2026 |
QRMP taxpayers |
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13.04.2026 |
GSTR-5 |
March 2026 |
Non-resident taxable persons |
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13.04.2026 |
GSTR-6 |
March 2026 |
Input Service Distributors |
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20.04.2026 |
GSTR-5A |
March 2026 |
OIDAR service providers |
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20.04.2026 |
GSTR-3B |
March 2026 |
Monthly GST filers |
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22.04.2026/24.04.2026 |
GSTR-3B |
March 2026
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QRMP taxpayers (state-wise) |
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25.04.2026 |
PMT-06 |
March 2026 |
QRMP taxpayers |
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30.04.2026 |
GSTR-4 |
FY 2025-26 |
Composition taxpayers (Annual Return) |
Notes
- PMT-06 must be filed by QRMP taxpayers for March 2026 tax payments.
- Composition taxpayers must file GSTR-4 annual return by 30 April 2026 for FY 2025-26.
- Invoice Furnishing Facility remains available until 13 April 2026 for QRMP taxpayers.
Essential Due Dates of Income Tax / PF / ESI Compliance – April 2026
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Due Date |
Form / Compliance |
Period |
Who Should File |
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07.04.2026 |
Deposit of TDS / TCS |
March 2026 |
All deductors |
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15.04.2026 |
PF Contribution & ECR Filing |
March 2026 |
EPFO registered employers |
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15.04.2026 |
ESI Contribution & Return Filing |
March 2026 |
ESIC registered employers |
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30.04.2026 |
Issue of TDS Certificate Form 16A |
Jan to March 2026 |
Deductors |
Notes
- TDS deposits for March 2026 must be completed by 7 April 2026.
- PF and ESI contributions must be deposited by 15 April 2026.
- Quarterly TDS return for Q4 FY 2025-26 must be filed by 30 April 2026.
Penalty for Late Filing of GSTR-3B
- ₹50 per day late fee (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST).
- ₹20 per day late fee for nil returns.
- Interest at 18 percent per annum on unpaid GST liability.
- Late fee caps apply according to CBIC notifications.
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Conclusion
April marks the beginning of the new financial year but also brings several compliance deadlines related to March 2026 transactions. Businesses must plan GST returns, PF and ESI contributions, and TDS filings carefully to maintain regulatory compliance. Following the Compliance Calendar April 2026 helps companies avoid penalties and ensures a smooth financial year closing.
Suggested Read:
- Compliance Calendar for March 2026
- Compliance Calendar for Feb 2026
- GST Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26
- LLP Compliance Calendar FY 2025-26
FAQs on Compliance Calendar April 2026
1. When is GSTR-1 due in April 2026?
GSTR-1 for March 2026 must be filed by 11 April 2026 for monthly filers. Taxpayers under the QRMP scheme can upload invoices through the IFF facility until 13 April 2026.
2. What is the due date for filing GSTR-3B in April 2026?
The due date for filing GSTR-3B for March 2026 is 20 April 2026 for taxpayers who file GST returns monthly.
3. When should TDS be deposited for March 2026?
TDS and TCS deducted in March 2026 must be deposited with the government by 7 April 2026.
4. When are PF and ESI contributions due in April 2026?
Employers registered under EPFO and ESIC must deposit PF and ESI contributions for March 2026 by 15 April 2026.
5. Is any annual GST return due in April 2026?
Yes. Composition taxpayers must file GSTR-4 annual return for FY 2025-26 by 30 April 2026.
6. What is PMT-06 and who should file it?
PMT-06 is used by QRMP taxpayers to pay GST liability for the first two months of the quarter. For March 2026 tax payment, the due date is 25 April 2026.
7. When is the quarterly TDS return due for Q4 FY 2025-26?
The quarterly TDS return for January to March 2026 must be filed by 30 April 2026.
8. What is GSTR-7 and who needs to file it?
GSTR-7 is filed by entities that deduct TDS under GST provisions. The return for March 2026 must be filed by 10 April 2026.
9. Who must file GSTR-8?
E-commerce operators who collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) must file GSTR-8 by 10 April 2026 for March transactions.
10. Where can businesses verify official compliance deadlines?
Businesses should check official portals such as gst.gov.in, incometax.gov.in, epfindia.gov.in, and esic.gov.in for updated compliance notifications.
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