Extension of GSTR-9/9C, filing of GSTR-3B by EVC and other changes notified in GST



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The CBIC has announced several important changes to GST procedures. Companies can now verify their GSTR-3B returns using Electronic Verification Code (EVC) for periods between 21st April and 30th June 2020. Additionally, filing a NIL GSTR-3B return via SMS is now possible. The validity of E-way bills generated before 24th March 2020 has been extended to 31st May 2020, and the deadline for filing the Annual Return for FY 2018-19 has been moved to 30th September 2020.

On 5th of May 2020, CBIC has issued notifications to give effect to relaxation for verification of GSTR 3B through Electronic Verification Code (EVC) as well as filing NIL GSTR 3B through SMS. It has also extended the date for E-Way bills generated on or before 24th March and last date for filing of Annual Return for the FY 2018-19.

GST Updates: Annual Return Filing Extended and GSTR-3B Changes
 

S. No

Amendment Category

Notification No and Date

Summary of Notification

Effective from

1

CGST (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2020 – Rule new proviso to 26(1)

38/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 20

Verification of GSTR 3B, by Companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013, during the period 21st April, 20 to 30th June, 20 through EVC

21st April, 2020

2

CGST (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2020 – insertion of new Rule 67A

38/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 20

Furnishing of NIL GSTR 3B return by a Registered Person through SMS and verification by OTP on Registered Mobile Number

To be notified

3

E-Way Bills

40/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 20

E-Way Bills generated before 24th March and validity period expiring during 20th March to 15th April has been extended till 31st May, 2020

NA

4

Annual Return for FY 2018-19

41/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 20

Extension of time for furnishing Annual Return in Form GSTR 9 for FY 2018-19

30th September, 2020

 
 

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