February 2026 includes several routine compliance deadlines under GST, PF, ESI, and Income Tax laws. Most of these filings relate to transactions, deductions, and statutory contributions for January 2026. Missing these due dates may result in late fees, interest, or compliance notices.
To help businesses, finance teams, and compliance professionals stay organised, this compliance calendar outlines all important statutory due dates falling in February 2026. Following the schedule ensures timely filings and smooth regulatory compliance.
|
Due Date |
Form |
Period |
Applicable To |
|
10.02.2026 |
GSTR-7 |
January 2026 |
GST TDS deductors |
|
10.02.2026 |
GSTR-8 |
January 2026 |
E-commerce operators (TCS) |
|
11.02.2026 |
GSTR-1 (Monthly) |
January 2026 |
Monthly filers |
|
13.02.2026 |
GSTR-1 (IFF) |
January 2026 |
QRMP taxpayers |
|
13.02.2026 |
GSTR-5 |
January 2026 |
Non-resident taxable persons |
|
13.02.2026 |
GSTR-6 |
January 2026 |
Input Service Distributors |
|
20.02.2026 |
GSTR-5A |
January 2026 |
OIDAR service providers |
|
20.02.2026 |
GSTR-3B |
January 2026 |
Monthly filers |
|
25.02.2026 |
PMT-06 |
January 2026 |
QRMP taxpayers |
Notes:
|
Due Date |
Form / Compliance |
Period |
Who Should File? |
|
07.02.2026 |
Deposit of TDS / TCS |
January 2026 |
All deductors |
|
14.02.2026 |
TDS Certificate (Form 16A) |
Oct–Dec 2025 Quarter |
All TDS deductors |
|
15.02.2026 |
PF Contribution & ECR Filing |
January 2026 |
EPFO-registered employers |
|
15.02.2026 |
ESI Contribution & Return Filing |
January 2026 |
ESIC-registered employers |
Notes
February 2026 mainly includes monthly GST, PF, ESI, and TDS deposit deadlines. Businesses should file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, PF, ESI, and TDS on time to avoid interest and penalties.
Always track updates on official portals such as www.gst.gov.in, www.epfindia.gov.in, www.esic.gov.in, and www.incometax.gov.in for changes or extensions.
Compliance Calendar January 2026
Compliance Calendar for December 2025
GST Compliance Calendar For FY 2025-26
LLP Compliance Calendar FY 2025-26
GSTR-1 must be filed by 11 February 2026 by taxpayers following the monthly filing system. Businesses under the QRMP scheme do not file monthly GSTR-1, but they may upload January invoices through the Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) until 13 February 2026 to enable timely input tax credit for their customers.
Monthly GSTR-3B for January 2026 must be filed by 20 February 2026. There is no quarterly GSTR-3B filing due in this month for QRMP taxpayers.
No. CMP-08 for composition taxpayers is filed quarterly and was due in January 2026 for the October to December quarter. There is no CMP-08 filing due in February 2026.
PF and ESI contributions along with return filings for January 2026 must be completed by 15 February 2026. Delays may attract interest, penalties, and compliance issues during inspections.
TDS and TCS deducted during January 2026 must be deposited with the Income Tax Department by 7 February 2026. Late deposits attract interest and late fees.
Entities required to deduct TDS under GST must file GSTR-7 by 10 February 2026 for deductions made during January 2026.
E-commerce operators collecting TCS under GST must file GSTR-8 by 10 February 2026 for January 2026 transactions.
Yes. QRMP taxpayers can upload their January 2026 invoices using the Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) until 13 February 2026. This allows recipients to claim ITC without waiting for quarterly filings.
No. February 2026 does not include any quarterly GST or TDS return deadlines. Only monthly compliance filings apply during this month.
Taxpayers should regularly visit gst.gov.in, epfindia.gov.in, esic.gov.in, and incometax.gov.in to track notifications, circulars, and any due date extensions issued by the authorities.
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