Steps to be taken by taxpayers to file GSTR 9C

 Steps for Filing Form GSTR 9C

Actions to be done on GST Portal/Offline or through email communication with Auditor

i. Taxpayer should compile details & Data and send the same to Auditor.

A. The Form GSTR-9 that has already been filed on GST portal (gst.gov.in) should be downloaded (in PDF format).

ON GST Portal

B. Taxpayer should download GSTR-9C Tables by clicking on “initiate filing” available under the tab of GSTR 9C. The tables (derived from Form GSTR-9) contain following pre-filled fields (as filed in Annual return):
i. Turnover
ii. Taxable turnover
iii. Total amount of tax paid
iv. ITC

ON GST Portal

C. The above mentioned PDF files of GSTR 9 and tables of GSTR 9C should be sent to the Auditor for Preparing GSTR-9C Statement.

Through email/offline

ii. Auditor Prepares GSTR-9C Statement Using GSTR-9C Offline Utility.

Offline

D. Download GSTR-9C Offline Utility from GST portal in “Downloads”.

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E. Install emSigner after downloading the latest version from GST Portal.

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F. Open the GSTR-9C Offline Utility Excel Worksheet.

Offline

G. Add table-wise details in the Worksheet.

Offline

H. Generate Preview PDF file to view Draft Form GSTR-9C

Offline

I. Generate JSON File and

Offline

J. Auditor needs to affix his/her DSC.

Offline

K. Auditor needs to send the Signed JSON File to the Taxpayer.

Can use email or offline storage devices such as USB etc. to exchange files with each other.

iii. Taxpayer Uploads GSTR-9C Statement (prepared by Auditor)

L. Click “initiate filing” and upload other relevant documents and by clicking on “prepare offline” Upload the Signed JSON File on GST Portal and Save form.

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M. Sign the Form and complete filing of Form GSTR-9C.

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