What is GST Return Filing?
- What is this service?
- GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest.
- Who needs it?
- GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: business turnover crossing threshold limits (inr 20/40 lakh). Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- Acknowledgement & follow-up — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh) · Inter-state supply, e-commerce or voluntary registration · PAN of the proprietor / entity
Quick answers
- Definition
- GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest.
- Who needs it
- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh)
- Documents required
- PAN of proprietor / entity, Aadhaar of authorised signatory, Passport-size photograph, Principal place of business proof
- Cost
- From INR 1,999 professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- Monthly / quarterly
- Process
- 5 tracked steps: Eligibility & threshold check → Document collection → Application / return preparation…
- Authority
- Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) / CBIC
- After approval
- Acknowledgement & follow-up
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 3,799
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 683.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 3,799
- GST 18% INR 683.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter
INR 1,999INR 3,999
- Professional fee
- INR 1,999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Standard — Monthly / quarterly
- 1 expert consultation session
- Personalised document checklist
- Document review & verification
- Application drafting & filing
- Acknowledgement tracking
- Email support
Standard
INR 3,799INR 5,099
- Professional fee
- INR 3,799
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Priority — Monthly / quarterly
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated compliance expert
- Government fee coordination
- Faster priority processing
- Objection / query handling
- 2 progress review calls
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium
INR 6,199INR 8,099
- Professional fee
- INR 6,199
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Fast-track + 12 months support
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated CA / advocate
- 12 months post-completion support
- Zero hidden charges guarantee
- Free 3-month bookkeeping
- Annual compliance calendar
- Priority 24×7 concierge
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.GST registration itself carries no government fee. Return filing late fees are authority-imposed. NOT CONFIGURED specifics confirmed before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: Acknowledgement & follow-up
Eligibility & applicability
5 criteria- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh)
- Inter-state supply, e-commerce or voluntary registration
- PAN of the proprietor / entity
- Proof of principal place of business
- Authorised signatory with Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (5)
PAN of proprietor / entity
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Mandatory for GST & TAN
Aadhaar of authorised signatory
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- For OTP-based authentication
Passport-size photograph
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Of the authorised signatory
Principal place of business proof
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Electricity bill + NOC/rent agreement
Cancelled cheque / bank statement
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Showing account holder & IFSC
Conditional / optional (1)
Incorporation certificate & board resolution
OptionalFor companies and LLPs
Step-by-step: GST Return Filing journey
- Step 1Consultation
Eligibility & threshold check
Day 1
Confirm registration type, filing frequency and applicable returns.
- Step 2Documents
Document collection
Day 1-2
PAN, Aadhaar, office and bank proofs collected securely.
- Step 3Review
Application / return preparation
Day 2-4
Prepared and CA-reviewed before submission.
- Step 4Review
Filing & OTP verification
Day 4-5
Submitted on GST / income-tax portal with your e-authentication.
- Step 5Filing / Processing
Acknowledgement & follow-up
Day 5-10
ARN, GSTIN or filed return delivered; queries handled end to end.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
Monthly / quarterly
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on GSTN workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 3,799
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
Check your eligibility
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
GST Return Filing vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | GST Return Filing | GST Registration ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest | GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India |
| Starting professional fee | INR 1,999 | NOT CONFIGURED |
| Typical professional timeline | Monthly / quarterly | 7-10 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
| Factor | GST Return Filing | Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest | Income Tax Return filing reports your annual income to the IT department — essential for loans, visa applications, loss carry-forward and refund claims |
| Starting professional fee | INR 1,999 | INR 499 |
| Typical professional timeline | Monthly / quarterly | 1-3 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
FAQs about GST Return Filing
The basics (7)
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “What exactly is GST Return Filing?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting GST Return Filing with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- What exactly is GST Return Filing?
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- This registration is valid for Annual plan — track renewal before expiry to avoid operating without a valid certificate.
- What exactly is GST Return Filing?
- Do you provide support after completion?
Guides on GST Return Filing
Written and reviewed by the same practising experts who prepare and file your application.
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