How can I file "Nil" GSTR-3B return

Filing of Nil GSTR-3B Return

'Nil' return can be filed by you if you have not made any outward supply (commonly known as sale) and have NOT received (commonly known as purchase) any goods/ services and do not have any tax liability.

To submit, and file GSTR-3B, Nil return, perform the following steps:

1. Login and Navigate to GSTR-3B – Monthly Return page

1. Access the www.gst.gov.in URL. The GST Home page is displayed.
2. Login to the GST Portal with valid credentials.
3. Click the Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard command.



4. The File Returns page is displayed. Select the Financial Year & Return Filing Period(Month) for which you want to file the return from the drop-down list.
5. Click the SEARCH button.



6. The File Returns page is displayed. This page displays the due date of filing the returns, which the taxpayer is required to file using separate tiles.
In the GSTR-3B tile, click the PREPARE ONLINE button.

Note: The due date for filing GSTR-3B is displayed on this page.

7. A list of questions are displayed. You need to answer the questions to show the relevant sections applicable to you. Select Yes for option A 'Do you want to file Nil return?'.
Note: All other options will get disabled once you select 'Yes' in question A.
8. Click the NEXT button.



The GSTR-3B – Monthly Return page is displayed.
Click the SAVE GSTR3B button.

2. Preview and Submit GSTR-3B

1. Scroll down the page and click the PREVIEW AND SUBMIT GSTR3B button to view the summary page of GSTR-3B for your review.



2. The summary of GSTR-3B is displayed. The table displayed is the summary of information filled by you in the form. If it is incorrect, you can click the CANCEL button and edit the information in the relevant section of the form.
Note: Once you click CONFIRM AND SUBMIT button, your GSTR-3B will be submitted and respective liabilities/ input credits will be reflected in the respective ledgers. You will NOT be able to make any further modifications.



3. A message is displayed at the top of the page that the GSTR-3B is submitted successfully.



Once you submit the data, data is frozen. The ITC and Liability ledger will get updated on submission.
Click the Refresh button and Status of the GSR-3B is changed to Submitted.



Note: RESET GSTR3B button is enabled only after successful submission of the return. In case you want to reset the GSTR-3B, click the RESET GSTR3B button and enter the relevant data.

3. File GSTR-3B

1. Select the checkbox for declaration.
2.  From the Authorised Signatory drop-down list, select the authorized signatory.
3. Click the FILE GSTR-3B WITH DSC or FILE GSTR-3B WITH EVC button.

FILE GSTR-3B WITH DSC:

a. Click the PROCEED button.



b. Select the certificate and click the SIGN button.

FILE GSTR-3B WITH EVC:

a.  Enter the OTP sent on email and mobile number of the Authorized Signatory registered at the GST Portal and click the VERIFY button.

4. The success message is displayed. Click the OK button.



The status of GSTR-3B is changed to Filed.

4. Download Filed Return

1. Click the DOWNLOAD FILED RETURN button to download the filed return.



The PDF is displayed.

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30-12-2017