Compliance-Calendar-December-2026

Compliance Calendar December 2026: Key Statutory Due Dates

Introduction

The compliance calendar December 2026 covers important statutory obligations under GST, Income Tax, TDS/TCS, Company Law, LLP regulations, EPF and ESI. It helps businesses identify the filings, tax payments and regulatory requirements applicable during the month.

Companies, LLPs, OPCs, employers and registered taxpayers should review the compliance calendar December 2026 based on their entity type, registration status, filing frequency and transaction profile. Timely compliance planning can help avoid late fees, interest, penalties and filing delays.

Quick Insights

  • The compliance calendar December 2026 includes monthly, annual and entity-specific statutory requirements.
  • GST annual returns in Form GSTR-9 and reconciliation statements in Form GSTR-9C for FY 2025-26 are generally due by 31 December 2026, where applicable.
  • The third advance tax installment is due on 15 December 2026, while eligible taxpayers can generally file belated income tax returns for AY 2026-27 until 31 December 2026.
  • GST, TDS/TCS, ROC, PF and ESI compliances apply according to the taxpayer's registration status, business structure and applicable statutory provisions.
  • Certain December filings relate to FY 2025-26 and AY 2026-27, while monthly returns and payments generally cover November 2026 transactions.

GST Compliance Calendar December 2026

Keep your GST filings on track with important return deadlines, ITC reconciliation, tax payments, and annual reporting requirements through our GST Compliance Calendar December 2026.

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
10/12/2026GST TDS Return FilingGSTR-7November 2026Applicable GST TDS deductors
10/12/2026GST TCS Statement FilingGSTR-8November 2026Applicable e-commerce operators
11/12/2026Outward Supply StatementGSTR-1November 2026Monthly GST taxpayers
13/12/2026Non-Resident Taxable Person ReturnGSTR-5November 2026Non-resident taxable persons
13/12/2026Input Service Distributor ReturnGSTR-6November 2026Registered ISDs
13/12/2026Invoice Furnishing FacilityIFFNovember 2026QRMP taxpayers opting to use IFF
20/12/2026Monthly GST ReturnGSTR-3BNovember 2026Regular monthly taxpayers
20/12/2026OIDAR Services ReturnGSTR-5ANovember 2026Applicable overseas OIDAR suppliers
25/12/2026QRMP Monthly Tax PaymentPMT-06November 2026QRMP taxpayers required to deposit tax
31/12/2026GST Annual ReturnGSTR-9FY 2025-26Registered taxpayers required to file
31/12/2026GST Reconciliation StatementGSTR-9CFY 2025-26Taxpayers meeting prescribed criteria

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Important Filing Notes

  • Monthly GST returns due in December generally relate to November 2026.
  • QRMP taxpayers generally file their October–December quarterly returns in January 2027.
  • The standard due date for GSTR-5 for November 2026 is 13 December 2026. However, an earlier event-based deadline may apply where the registration period ends or business activities cease. Taxpayers should also check for any subsequent government notification or extension before filing.
  • GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C apply only where the relevant FY 2025-26 filing requirements are met.
  • GSTR-10 and GSTR-11 may apply in specific circumstances and should not be treated as universal monthly compliances.
  • Delayed GST return filing may attract applicable late fees. Delayed payment of GST may attract interest under Section 50 of the CGST Act, generally at 18% per annum for delayed tax payment, subject to applicable provisions, reliefs and notifications.

Disclaimer: Dates represent the standard statutory GST compliance schedule. Applicability, exemptions and extensions notified by the Government must be considered. GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C relate to FY 2025-26.

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TDS and TCS Compliance Calendar December 2026

Manage tax deductions, collections, challan payments, and reporting obligations with confidence using our TDS and TCS Compliance Calendar December 2026.

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
07/12/2026TDS PaymentITNS-281NNovember 2026Applicable TDS deductors
07/12/2026TCS PaymentITNS-281NNovember 2026Applicable TCS collectors
07/12/2026Submission of Eligible Buyer DeclarationsForm 127November 2026Sellers receiving applicable declarations under Section 394(2)
30/12/2026Payment of TDS on Specified TransactionsForm 141November 2026Persons covered by specified PAN-based TDS provisions
31/12/2026Furnishing of Challan-cum-Statement for Specified TDS TransactionsForm 141November 2026Persons covered by specified PAN-based TDS provisions

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Important Filing Notes

  • Regular November TDS/TCS deposits are generally due by 7 December.
  • Form 127 applies where an eligible buyer declaration for non-collection of TCS was received during November.
  • For deductions made in November 2026, the tax payment deadline and the deadline for furnishing the challan-cum-statement under Form 141 should be tracked separately.
  • Quarterly TDS/TCS statements for October to December 2026 are generally due in January 2027.
  • Government book-adjustment reporting and TDS certificates have separate rules and must be checked where applicable.
  • ITNS-281N applies to applicable TDS and TCS payments under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for Tax Year 2026-27 onwards. It should not be confused with Form 141, which applies to specified PAN-based TDS transactions.

Disclaimer: The Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026 apply to the listed Tax Year 2026-27 obligations. Dates are subject to applicable exceptions and extensions. Form 141 is a challan-cum-statement for specified transactions rather than a regular quarterly TDS return.

Income Tax Compliance Calendar December 2026

Plan your advance tax payments, belated return filings, and other applicable tax obligations with our Income Tax Compliance Calendar December 2026.

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
15/12/2026Third Advance Tax InstallmentApplicable e-Pay Tax ChallanTax Year 2026-27Taxpayers liable for advance tax
31/12/2026Belated Income Tax Return FilingApplicable ITR FormAY 2026-27Eligible taxpayers who missed their original filing deadline
31/12/2026Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme DeclarationFAST-DS Form 1FAST-DS 2026Taxpayers eligible under the scheme

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Important Filing Notes

  • Under the regular installment schedule, at least 75% of estimated annual advance tax is generally payable cumulatively by 15 December.
  • Advance tax generally applies where estimated tax liability reaches ₹10,000, subject to statutory exceptions.
  • Belated ITR filing for AY 2026-27 is generally permitted until 31 December 2026 or before assessment completion, whichever is earlier.
  • The revised return deadline for AY 2026-27 is 31 March 2027 or earlier assessment completion, subject to applicable conditions.
  • FAST-DS Form 1 declarations must be filed by 31 December 2026. The scheme has separate eligibility, valuation, payment and reporting rules.
  • Filing deadlines and eligibility under the two income tax statutes must not be mixed.
  • A belated income tax return may attract a fee under Section 234F, subject to applicable provisions. The fee is generally ₹1,000 where total income does not exceed ₹5 lakh and ₹5,000 in other applicable cases.
  • Delay or shortfall in advance tax may attract applicable interest. Taxpayers should calculate the liability based on the provisions applicable for Tax Year 2026-27.

Disclaimer: Advance tax for Tax Year 2026-27 falls under the Income-tax Act, 2025, while AY 2026-27 income tax returns continue under the Income-tax Act, 1961. FAST-DS is a separate voluntary disclosure scheme available only to eligible taxpayers.

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LLP Compliance Calendar December 2026

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
15/12/2026Third Advance Tax InstallmentApplicable e-Pay Tax ChallanTax Year 2026-27LLPs liable for advance tax
31/12/2026Belated Income Tax Return FilingITR-5AY 2026-27Eligible LLPs that missed the original ITR deadline

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Important Filing Notes

  • LLPs covered under the regular advance tax schedule must generally pay at least 75% of their estimated annual advance tax cumulatively by 15 December.
  • Eligible LLPs may file a belated ITR-5 for AY 2026-27 by 31 December 2026.
  • LLP Form 11 and Form 8 for FY 2025-26 are not ordinarily due in December 2026.
  • Changes in partners or designated partners may require Form 4, while LLP agreement changes may require Form 3 within applicable statutory timelines.
  • Registered office changes and other relevant LLP events may trigger separate filings.
  • Delayed ROC or income tax filings may attract applicable additional fees, interest or penalties.

Disclaimer: The above are the principal regular December income tax deadlines applicable to LLPs. MCA/ROC filings depend on applicable annual and event-based statutory requirements.

OPC Compliance Calendar December 2026

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
15/12/2026Third Advance Tax InstallmentApplicable e-Pay Tax ChallanTax Year 2026-27OPCs liable for advance tax
31/12/2026Belated Income Tax Return FilingITR-6AY 2026-27Eligible OPCs that missed the original ITR deadline

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Important Filing Notes

  • OPCs liable for advance tax must generally pay at least 75% of their estimated annual advance tax cumulatively by 15 December.
  • Eligible OPCs may submit a belated ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 by 31 December 2026.
  • An OPC is not required to hold an Annual General Meeting.
  • AOC-4 and MGT-7A filing obligations continue under their respective statutory timelines.
  • Director changes, registered office changes and other prescribed corporate events may require separate MCA filings.
  • Delayed statutory filings may attract applicable additional fees or penalties.

Disclaimer: These are the principal regular December income tax compliances for OPCs. Applicable MCA filing deadlines depend on the financial year and relevant corporate events.

PF and ESI Compliance Calendar December 2026

Keep employee contributions, payroll reporting, and employer compliance responsibilities on track with our PF and ESI Compliance Calendar December 2026.

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
15/12/2026PF Electronic Return FilingECRNovember 2026EPF-registered employers
15/12/2026PF Contribution PaymentEPFO ECR ChallanNovember 2026Employers covered under EPF
15/12/2026ESI Contribution PaymentESIC ChallanNovember 2026Employers covered under ESIC
15/12/2026ESI Monthly Contribution ReportingESIC Online Contribution DetailsNovember 2026ESIC-registered employers

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Important Filing Notes

  • November 2026 PF and ESI contributions are generally due by 15 December 2026.
  • The revamped EPFO ECR system separates return submission from challan generation and payment.
  • Employers must ensure accurate employee wage, UAN and contribution reporting.
  • Employee joining, exit and other relevant employment particulars must be updated as prescribed.
  • Delayed PF contributions may attract applicable interest and damages. Delayed ESI contributions may also attract statutory interest and other consequences under the applicable provisions.
  • No universal 25 December PF ECR filing deadline should be shown.

Disclaimer: The above represent regular monthly PF and ESI compliance obligations, subject to applicable EPFO/ESIC notifications and extensions.

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Company Compliance Calendar December 2026

Due DateComplianceFormPeriodApplicable To
15/12/2026Third Advance Tax InstallmentApplicable e-Pay Tax ChallanTax Year 2026-27Companies liable for advance tax
31/12/2026Belated Income Tax Return FilingITR-6 / ITR-7, as applicableAY 2026-27Eligible companies that missed their original ITR deadline

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Important Filing Notes

  • Companies liable under the regular advance tax schedule must generally pay at least 75% of their estimated annual advance tax cumulatively by 15 December.
  • Eligible companies may submit a belated income tax return by 31 December 2026, subject to applicable provisions.
  • AOC-4 and MGT-7/MGT-7A deadlines depend on the applicable AGM and financial year.
  • PAS-6 is generally filed within 60 days after the applicable half-year, where prescribed. The normal deadline for the half-year ending 30 September 2026 falls in November, not December.
  • Companies should separately track applicable DIR-12, INC-22, PAS-3, BEN-2, ADT-1 and other event-based filings.
  • CSR-related reporting and other company-specific requirements must be checked according to their applicable rules and MCA notifications.

Disclaimer: These are the principal regular December income tax deadlines for companies. Annual ROC filings are governed by the relevant AGM, financial year and statutory provisions. Other company-specific and event-based obligations may fall due during December.

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Conclusion

The compliance calendar December 2026 helps businesses identify important statutory deadlines across GST, Income Tax, TDS/TCS, ROC, LLP, PF and ESI. With GST annual return deadlines, advance tax payments and other applicable filings falling during December, businesses should review their compliance position before the calendar year ends.

Since filing obligations differ based on business structure, registration status and applicable laws, businesses should follow the latest notifications and deadline extensions issued by CBDT, CBIC, MCA, EPFO and ESIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Can additional GST liability identified during GSTR-9 reconciliation be adjusted against the electronic credit ledger?

No. Additional tax liability declared through GSTR-9 must be discharged using Form GST DRC-03 through the electronic cash ledger. It cannot be settled using the electronic credit ledger through the annual return payment facility. Businesses should reconcile outward supplies, tax liability and ITC before filing to identify unpaid tax and reporting differences.


2. Can a taxpayer file GSTR-9C for one GSTIN while another GSTIN under the same PAN has not completed GSTR-9?

Yes, provided the relevant GSTIN has completed its own GSTR-9 and meets the applicable GSTR-9C requirements. Aggregate turnover is considered on an all-India PAN basis for determining applicability, but GSTR-9C is furnished GSTIN-wise. Each registration must reconcile its financial records and GST returns separately.


3. Can Form 141 include multiple property sellers who belong to different deductee categories?

No. A single Form 141 can cover multiple deductees only when they belong to the same corporate or non-corporate category, the transaction type is the same and tax was deducted in the same month. Separate filings are required for different categories or deduction months. Where multiple buyers are deductors, each must report their respective liability separately.


4. Can a business correct an incorrect Form 141 directly through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal?

No. Although Form 141 is initially submitted through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, corrections must be made through the TDS-TRACES portal. The deductor must access the relevant correction facility using the prescribed login credentials. Taxpayers should verify PAN details, deductee category, transaction information and tax deducted before submitting Form 141.


5. Can a company carry forward business losses if its income tax return is filed after the original due date?

Generally, no. Under Section 139(3), read with Section 80 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, eligible business losses must be reported through a return furnished within the applicable original filing deadline to qualify for carry-forward. However, unabsorbed depreciation follows different provisions and may remain eligible despite delayed filing, subject to applicable conditions.


6. Can an LLP file Form 8 after its prescribed due date?

Yes. An LLP can generally submit an overdue Form 8, subject to the applicable MCA filing requirements and additional fees. The LLP should verify its financial information, applicable certification requirements and filing status before submitting the form.


7. Can a subsidiary company use MGT-7A if its paid-up capital and turnover fall within small-company limits?

No. A subsidiary company is excluded from the definition of a small company under Section 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, it cannot claim MGT-7A eligibility solely because its paid-up capital and turnover are below the prescribed thresholds. MGT-7A is intended for OPCs and qualifying small companies, while other companies generally file MGT-7.


8. Does LLP Form 8 require professional certification?

Professional certification depends on the LLP’s turnover and contribution. Where turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or the partners’ obligation of contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh, Form 8 is certified by the LLP’s auditor. In other cases, the form is certified by the designated partner and additionally certified by a practising Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or Company Secretary, as applicable.


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