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October 7, 2025
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ByDhruvi
Compliance Calendar November 2025
Introduction
As November 2025 begins, every business, professional, and taxpayer must stay updated with important statutory deadlines. This month includes several key compliance activities under GST, PF, and ESI laws. Missing any deadline can lead to penalties and interest. The following compliance calendar lists all major due dates for November 2025 to help you stay ahead.
Important Due Dates for the GST Returns for November 2025
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Due Date |
Form to be Filed |
Period |
Who Should File? |
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10.11.2025 |
GSTR-7 |
October 2025 |
Persons required to deduct TDS under GST (e.g., Govt. Depts., PSUs) |
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10.11.2025 |
GSTR-8 |
October 2025 |
E-commerce operators required to collect TCS under GST |
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11.11.2025 |
GSTR-1 (monthly) |
October 2025 |
Registered taxpayers (monthly filers) |
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13.11.2025 |
GSTR-1 (Quarterly / IFF) |
October 2025 |
QRMP taxpayers using the IFF facility |
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13.11.2025 |
GSTR-5 |
October 2025 |
Non-resident taxable persons |
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13.11.2025 |
GSTR-6 |
October 2025 |
Input Service Distributors (ISD) |
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18.11.2025 |
CMP-08 |
October 2025 |
Composition taxpayers (quarterly challan) |
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20.11.2025 |
GSTR-5A (OIDAR Services) |
October 2025 |
Online Information & Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) service providers |
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20.11.2025 |
GSTR-3B |
October 2025 |
Regular taxpayers with turnover above ₹5 crore or monthly filers |
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22.11.2025 |
GSTR-3B (Quarterly – QRMP) |
July–September 2025 |
QRMP scheme taxpayers (quarterly filers) |
Notes:
GSTR-1 (monthly) is due on 11th November 2025. QRMP taxpayers using the Invoice Furnishing Facility can upload invoices up to 13th November. GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 remain due on 10th November. GSTR-5A, specific to OIDAR service providers, is due on 20th November 2025.
Essential Due Dates for Income Tax / PF / ESI Compliance for November 2025
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Due Date |
Form / Compliance |
Period |
Who Should File? |
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07.11.2025 |
Deposit of TDS/TCS liability |
October 2025 |
All TDS/TCS deductors |
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15.11.2025 |
PF Contribution & ECR Filing |
October 2025 |
Employers registered under EPFO |
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15.11.2025 |
ESI Contribution & Return Filing |
October 2025 |
Employers registered under ESIC |
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15.11.2025 |
Uploading of Form 15G/15H |
July–September 2025 |
Banks and other deductors |
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30.11.2025 |
Challan-cum-statement (Sec 194-IA/IB/M/S) |
October 2025 |
Persons deducting TDS on property, rent, etc. |
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30.11.2025 |
TDS Return (Form 24Q/26Q/27Q) |
July–September 2025 |
Deductors of salary and non-salary TDS |
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30.11.2025 |
FY 2024–25 |
Business requiring transfer pricing report |
Note:
There are no TCS statements (Form 27EQ), TCS certificates (Form 27D), or Form 15G/15H uploads due in November 2025, as these were already due in October 2025. Likewise, TDS return filing deadlines for Q2 (July–September 2025) were also in October 2025.
There is no Advance Tax installment due this month. Professional Tax filing timelines differ across states, so refer to the respective State Commercial Tax websites for details.
Penalty for Late Filing of GSTR-3B
For regular taxpayers, a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) applies for each day of delay. The maximum penalty is ₹2,000 for turnover up to ₹1.5 crore, ₹5,000 for turnover between ₹1.5 crore and ₹5 crore, and ₹10,000 for turnover above ₹5 crore. For Nil returns, the late fee is ₹20 per day (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST), capped at ₹500.
Conclusion
Staying compliant in November 2025 is vital to avoid penalties and disruptions in business operations. Major filings this month include GST returns for October, PF and ESI payments, TDS/TCS returns, and income tax filings for non-audit taxpayers. Always stay updated through government portals such as www.gst.gov.in, www.epfindia.gov.in , www.esic.gov.in, and www.incometax.gov.in for any official notifications or due date extensions.
Suggested Read :
Compliance Calendar for October 2025
GST Compliance Calendar For FY2025-26
ITR Compliance Calendar For FY2025-26
LLP Compliance Calendar FY 2025-26
FAQs
1. When is the GSTR-1 due for October 2025?
The GSTR-1 for October 2025 is due on 11th November 2025 for all regular monthly filers. QRMP taxpayers can upload invoices using the IFF facility up to 13th November 2025.
2. What is the due date for GSTR-3B in November 2025?
For monthly filers, GSTR-3B must be filed by 20th November 2025. QRMP taxpayers have their quarterly deadline on 22nd November 2025.
3. Who is required to file GSTR-5A?
GSTR-5A must be filed by Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) service providers. It is due on 20th November 2025 for the transactions of October 2025.
4. What is the deadline for CMP-08 for composition taxpayers?
Composition taxpayers must file CMP-08 for the month of October 2025 by 18th November 2025.
5. When are PF and ESI payments due for October 2025?
Employers must file and pay PF and ESI contributions by 15th November 2025. Delay can attract late fees, interest, and penalties from EPFO and ESIC.
6. What is the last date to deposit TDS/TCS for October 2025?
All TDS/TCS liabilities deducted or collected in October 2025 must be deposited with the government by 7th November 2025.
7. Are there any income tax return deadlines in November 2025?
No new ITR deadlines apply in November 2025, as the audit case filings were due on 31st October 2025.
8. Why are there no TCS or TDS return filings in November 2025?
TCS statements, TDS returns, and related Form 15G/15H submissions were due in October 2025 for the July–September 2025 quarter.
9. What are the consequences of late filing GSTR-3B?
Late filing leads to daily penalties and potential interest on unpaid tax amounts. Continuous non-filing can also block e-way bill generation.
10. Where can I check official compliance updates or due date changes?
You can check the official websites — www.gst.gov.in, www.epfindia.gov.in, www.esic.gov.in, and www.incometax.gov.in — for real-time updates, notifications, and deadline extensions.
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