Compliance

Compliance Calendar for November 2025

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.

In Brief

  • Covers all important GST, PF, and ESI filing due dates for November 2025.
  • Helps businesses and professionals stay compliant and avoid penalties.
  • Includes timelines for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-5A, CMP-08, PF, and ESI.
  • Corrects earlier deadlines where TCS, TDS, and 15G/15H were due in October 2025.
  • Useful for accountants, HR teams, and taxpayers monitoring compliance.

Important Due Dates for the GST Returns for November 2025  

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

10.11.2025

GSTR-7

October 2025

Persons required to deduct TDS under GST (e.g., Govt. Depts., PSUs)

10.11.2025

GSTR-8

October 2025

E-commerce operators required to collect TCS under GST

11.11.2025

GSTR-1 (monthly)

October 2025

Registered taxpayers (monthly filers)

13.11.2025

GSTR-1 (Quarterly / IFF)

October 2025

QRMP taxpayers using the IFF facility

13.11.2025

GSTR-5

October 2025

Non-resident taxable persons

13.11.2025

GSTR-6

October 2025

Input Service Distributors (ISD)

18.11.2025

CMP-08

October 2025

Composition taxpayers (quarterly challan)

20.11.2025

GSTR-5A (OIDAR Services)

October 2025

Online Information & Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) service providers

20.11.2025

GSTR-3B

October 2025

Regular taxpayers with turnover above ₹5 crore or monthly filers

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  

Due Date

Form / Compliance

Period

Who Should File?

07.11.2025

Deposit of TDS/TCS liability

October 2025

All TDS/TCS deductors

15.11.2025

PF Contribution & ECR Filing

October 2025

Employers registered under EPFO

15.11.2025

ESI Contribution & Return Filing

October 2025

Employers registered under ESIC

15.11.2025

Uploading of Form 15G/15H

July–September 2025

Banks and other deductors

30.11.2025

Challan-cum-statement (Sec 194-IA/IB/M/S)

October 2025

Persons deducting TDS on property, rent, etc.

30.11.2025

TDS Return (Form 24Q/26Q/27Q)

July–September 2025

Deductors of salary and non-salary TDS

30.11.2025

ITR Filing (Non-Audit/TP cases)

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.

Dhruvi

Dhruvi Darji is a Content Writer at Ebizfiling who turned her passion for writing into a full-time career. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from KSV University and has been writing content professionally since 2023. Over time, she has worked on various topics and enjoys creating simple, clear, and helpful content that helps people gain a better understanding. She also holds a 7-band IELTS score, reflecting her strong grasp of language and communication. Beyond work, Dhruvi enjoys journaling and crafting stories.

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