This discussion clarifies whether GSTR 9 and 9C filing is mandatory for businesses with an aggregate turnover exceeding ₹2 crore in FY 2017-18, even if the turnover consists solely of nil-rated supplies. It confirms that filing is compulsory as nil-rated turnover is included in the aggregate turnover calculation. The discussion also explains that while GSTR 9 covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 31 March 2018, the aggregate turnover for GST audit purposes for FY 2017-18 should consider the entire financial year, with specific clarification on the period covered for the ₹2 crore threshold.
22 January 2020
GSTR 9 to include details from 1.7.2017 to 31.3.2018 but for considering aggregate turnover for GST audit, turnover of the financial year 2017-2018 to be considered, though the audit will be w .r .t the period from 1.7.2017 to 31.3.2018.
22 January 2020
For the purpose of finding out the turnover limit for Financial Year 2017-18, it has been clarified in the government’s press release dated 3 July 2019. It shall cover the period 1 -7- 2017 to 31-3- 2018 and excludes the first quarter of FY 2017-18.