Compliance Calendar for the month of March – 2025
03-03-2025
Here’s a comprehensive compliance calendar for March 2025, detailing key due dates for GST returns, income tax filings, PF/ESI payments, and specific compliances applicable in Kerala.
1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compliance:
| Due Date | Form/Compliance | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.03.2025 | GSTR-7 | February 2025 | Return for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) to be filed by the tax deductor. |
| 10.03.2025 | GSTR-8 | February 2025 | Return for Tax Collected at Source (TCS) to be filed by e-commerce operators. |
| 11.03.2025 | GSTR-1 | February 2025 | Statement of outward supplies for taxpayers with turnover > ₹1.5 crores or those opting for monthly returns. |
| 13.03.2025 | GSTR-1 (IFF) | February 2025 | Invoice Furnishing Facility for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme (optional). |
| 13.03.2025 | GSTR-6 | February 2025 | Return for Input Service Distributors (ISD). |
| 20.03.2025 | GSTR-3B | February 2025 | Summary return for taxpayers with annual turnover up to or exceeding ₹5 crores. |
| 20.03.2025 | GSTR-5 & 5A | February 2025 | Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers. |
| 25.03.2025 | GST PMT-06 | February 2025 | Payment of GST for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme. |
| 31.03.2025 | GST RFD-11 | FY 2025-26 | Letter of Undertaking (LUT) filing for exporters for the upcoming financial year. |
Note: Adherence to these deadlines ensures compliance and avoids potential penalties.
2. Income Tax Compliance:
| Due Date | Compliance | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.03.2025 | Deposit of TDS/TCS | February 2025 | Monthly deposit of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS). |
| 15.03.2025 | Advance Tax Payment | AY 2025-26 | Payment of the fourth installment of advance tax for the Assessment Year 2025-26. |
| 31.03.2025 | Filing of Updated Returns | AY 2022-23 | Last date to file updated income tax returns for correcting errors or omissions in original filings. |
3. Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Compliance:
| Due Date | Compliance | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.03.2025 | PF Payment | February 2025 | Monthly deposit of Provident Fund contributions by employers. |
| 15.03.2025 | ESI Payment | February 2025 | Monthly deposit of Employees’ State Insurance contributions by employers. |
Note: Ensure timely submission to the respective authorities to maintain compliance.
Adhering to this compliance calendar will help in timely fulfillment of statutory obligations, thereby avoiding penalties and ensuring smooth business operations.
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