GST Annual Return & Audit (GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C)

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What is GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C?

GSTR-9 is the Annual Return that every regular GST taxpayer whose annual aggregate turnover is above ₹2 crores must file by 31st December following the end of the financial year. It is a comprehensive summary of all outward and inward supplies, ITC claimed, taxes paid, and demands/refunds during the year — consolidating all the monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data into a single annual statement. Any discrepancies between the annual return and your monthly filings must be reconciled and disclosed in GSTR-9.

GSTR-9C is the Reconciliation Statement — a self-certified statement (previously required to be auditor-certified) that reconciles the figures in GSTR-9 with the audited financial statements. It is mandatory for businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crores in the financial year. An incorrect or delayed GSTR-9C attracts a late fee of ₹200/day (₹100 CGST + ₹100 SGST), subject to a maximum of 0.25% of turnover.

VITTAX prepares your GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C by consolidating your entire year's GST data, reconciling it against your audited financials, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and filing the returns with full confidence in accuracy. We also provide a detailed reconciliation workbook showing how every figure in GSTR-9 was arrived at.

⚠️ Late fee for delayed GSTR-9C: ₹200/day (₹100 CGST + ₹100 SGST), subject to a maximum of 0.25% of turnover.

Who Needs This?

All GST-registered businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹2 crores (GSTR-9 mandatory)
Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crores needing GSTR-9C (reconciliation statement)
Businesses with ITC mismatches accumulated over the year needing resolution before annual filing
Companies where auditors have flagged GST discrepancies in the financial audit
Businesses that received notices citing differences between GSTR-9 and monthly returns

Pricing

GSTR-9 Filing

₹1,999 per GSTIN

Annual return for businesses up to ₹5 Cr turnover

Ideal for: Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 Cr filing GSTR-9 only

  • Full-year GST data consolidation
  • GSTR-9 preparation and review
  • Reconciliation with monthly filings
  • Filing and acknowledgement
VITTAX Fee: ₹1,999 per GSTIN  |  Govt. Fees: Nil
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GSTR-9 + GSTR-9C

₹4,999 per GSTIN

Annual return + reconciliation statement for ₹5 Cr+ businesses

Ideal for: Businesses with turnover above ₹5 Cr requiring reconciliation statement

  • Everything in GSTR-9 Filing
  • Full-year financial statement reconciliation
  • GSTR-9C preparation and self-certification support
  • Detailed reconciliation workbook
  • Discrepancy resolution advisory
VITTAX Fee: ₹4,999 per GSTIN  |  Govt. Fees: Nil
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GSTR-9 mandatory for all GST taxpayers?

GSTR-9 is mandatory for regular taxpayers with aggregate annual turnover above ₹2 crores. Composition dealers file GSTR-9A instead. The government has periodically exempted small taxpayers (below ₹2 Cr), but it's advisable to check the notification for the current year. VITTAX keeps you updated on the latest applicability.

Can I make corrections in GSTR-9?

GSTR-9 allows you to declare additional tax liability not reported in monthly returns (which you must pay) and declare additional ITC you forgot to claim (subject to limits). However, it cannot be used to reduce tax liability already declared in monthly returns.

What is the late fee for delayed GSTR-9 filing?

₹200 per day (₹100 CGST + ₹100 SGST), subject to a maximum of 0.25% of turnover in the state for which the return is filed.

Quick Enquiry

GSTR-9 Filing₹1,999/GSTIN
GSTR-9 + GSTR-9C₹4,999/GSTIN

At a Glance

Due Date31st December
GSTR-9 ThresholdAbove ₹2 Cr
GSTR-9C ThresholdAbove ₹5 Cr
Late Fee₹200/day
Govt. FeesNil

⚡ Key Facts

Max Late Fee0.25% of turnover
Composition DealersFile GSTR-9A
9C CertificationSelf-certified
WorkbookIncluded

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