Vat quarterly return
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Chandan Arora
(Querist)
14 October 2016
we don't made any purchase or sale yet.do we need to file return this quarter??
14 October 2016
If you are registered you need to file Nil Return.
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Amol S Joglekar
(Expert)
14 October 2016
yes, do file the NIL return.
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Chandan Arora
(Querist)
14 October 2016
what is the last date to file the return for this quarter in Punjab
02 August 2025
In Punjab, the due date for filing VAT returns depends on your annual turnover and the mode of tax payment.
**Quarterly Return Filing:**
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover ≤ ₹1 Crore:**
* **Tax Payment via Cash:** Due within 30 days from the end of the quarter.
* **Tax Payment via Cheque/Demand Draft:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover > ₹1 Crore:**
* **Monthly Tax Payment:** Due within 20 days from the end of each month.
* **Quarterly Return Filing:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
These timelines are stipulated under the Punjab VAT Act, 2005, and are crucial to avoid penalties.([TaxGuru][2])
**For Nil Returns:**
Even if there are no transactions, registered dealers are required to file a Nil return.
**Penalty for Late Filing:**
A penalty of ₹100 per day is applicable for late filing of returns.
**Resources:**
* [Taxation Commissionerate, Punjab](https://www.taxation.punjab.gov.in/)
* [Time Limits under Punjab VAT Act, 2005](https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/time-limits-punjab-added-tax-act-2005.html)
If you need assistance with filing your returns or understanding specific forms, feel free to ask!
[1]: https://id.scribd.com/document/82088045/Punjab-Vat-Note?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Punjab Vat Note | PDF | Invoice | Value Added Tax"
[2]: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/time-limits-punjab-added-tax-act-2005.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Time Limits under Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005"
**Quarterly Return Filing:**
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover ≤ ₹1 Crore:**
* **Tax Payment via Cash:** Due within 30 days from the end of the quarter.
* **Tax Payment via Cheque/Demand Draft:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover > ₹1 Crore:**
* **Monthly Tax Payment:** Due within 20 days from the end of each month.
* **Quarterly Return Filing:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
These timelines are stipulated under the Punjab VAT Act, 2005, and are crucial to avoid penalties.([TaxGuru][2])
**For Nil Returns:**
Even if there are no transactions, registered dealers are required to file a Nil return.
**Penalty for Late Filing:**
A penalty of ₹100 per day is applicable for late filing of returns.
**Resources:**
* [Taxation Commissionerate, Punjab](https://www.taxation.punjab.gov.in/)
* [Time Limits under Punjab VAT Act, 2005](https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/time-limits-punjab-added-tax-act-2005.html)
If you need assistance with filing your returns or understanding specific forms, feel free to ask!
[1]: https://id.scribd.com/document/82088045/Punjab-Vat-Note?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Punjab Vat Note | PDF | Invoice | Value Added Tax"
[2]: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/time-limits-punjab-added-tax-act-2005.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Time Limits under Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005"
Amol S Joglekar
(Expert)
07 February 2026
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