FCA  |  ACS  |  CFE  |  IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333✉ support@virtualauditor.in✆ +91 99622 60333
GST

GSTR 3B Monthly Return Filing

Virtual AuditorPublished: 10 Jun 2019🕒 2 min readLast updated: 14 Aug 2026

GSTR 3B
GSTR 3B

GSTR 3B is mandatory for all those who have registered for the goods and services, it is simple tax introduced by the central board of excise and customs.

What is GSTR 3B?

This form is based on a monthly return. All regular taxpayer needs to file this return till March 2019. It is a simple tax return introduced by a central board of excise and custom.

Who must file GSTR 3B?

It has to be filed by everyone, who has registered under GST goods and services, This file has to be separated for each good and Services.

Late fee payable tax

A taxpayer who has not filed any return till the due date, Will have to pay the fee regarding supplier financial turnover.

Apart from that, interest department can also initiate a penalty in case of non-filing return. Kindly file your return on a regular base to reduce the liability at the earliest.

What are the advantage of GST

Let’s talk about the advantage of GSTR 3B,

  1. The unorganized sector is regulated under GST.
  2. Simple and easy online procedure.
  3. The number of compliances is lesser.
  4. Improved efficiency of logistic.
  5. Removing the cascading tax effect.

What are the disadvantages of GST

  1. GST came into effect in the middle of the financial year.
  2. It is an online taxation system.
  3. GST compliance

What are the components of GST?

There are three component taxes applicable in GST are:

  1. CGST- Central Government on Inter-state Sale
  2. SGST- State Government on Inter-state Sale
  3. IGST- Central Government for Inter-state Sale

Let us start the procedure

  1. Login to GST portal http://www.gst.gov.in
  2. Enter the details, and click on login.
  3. Click on Return Dashboard.

4. This will take you to the file return page. Select the “financial year” and “Return Filing period” for which you has to file.

5. Click the Search button.

6. This will take you to the File return page, Where you have to select monthly return, and

7. Click on Prepare Online.

GSTR 3B

8. Enter each value in tile, Late fee filing is applicable.

9. Click “Save”, a successful message is displayed on the top.

10. Once, the detail is entered, click the “Submit” button.

11. The status for monthly return will change to submitted.

12. Select the checkbox for the declaration, select the “authorized signatory”. Click on “File GSTR 3B with DSC” or “File GSTR 3B with EVC”.

13. Click on proceed button.

14. On successful filing, a message will display on the screen.

GST Filing Successfully

The status will change to “Filed”. you can click on the view button to view the returns.

In case of any help or assistance in filing your GSTR 3B in Chennai, GSTR 3B in Mumbai, GSTR 3B in Bangalore contact Virtual auditor support team on 9962 230 333/9513 93 9333/044- 48560333 /mail us support@virtualauditor.in, our team will guide through the entire process and help you comply

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is required to file GSTR 3B returns?

GSTR 3B must be filed by everyone who has registered under the GST goods and services tax system. This return is mandatory for all registered taxpayers and must be filed separately for each good and service provided to comply with tax regulations.

2. What happens if a taxpayer fails to file GSTR 3B by the due date?

Taxpayers who do not file their returns by the due date must pay a late fee based on their financial turnover. Additionally, the tax department may initiate a penalty for non-filing, so taxpayers are encouraged to file regularly to minimize their overall tax liability.

3. What are the components of GST mentioned in the article?

There are three primary components of taxes under GST. These include CGST, which is applied by the Central Government on intra-state sales, SGST, applied by the State Government on intra-state sales, and IGST, which is applied by the Central Government for inter-state sales.

4. How do I file my GSTR 3B return online?

To file, log in to the GST portal, go to the Return Dashboard, and select the financial year and period. After clicking Prepare Online, enter your values, save the data, click Submit, and finally file using either a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Electronic Verification Code (EVC).

5. What are the advantages of the GSTR 3B system?

The advantages of GSTR 3B include the regulation of the unorganized sector, a simple and easy online filing procedure, and a reduction in the number of required compliances. Furthermore, it helps improve logistic efficiency and works toward removing the cascading effect of taxes in the economy.

📞💬