Date extension for 9&9c

For the financial year (FY) 2025–26, the statutory due date for filing GSTR-9 (Annual Return) and GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) is 31st December 2026.

As of July 2026, there are no official notifications or government announcements extending this deadline.

Key Compliance Details for FY 2025-26:

• Due Date: 31st December 2026.

• Late Fees: Failing to file by the due date attracts a late fee of ₹200 per day (₹100 under the CGST Act and ₹100 under the SGST Act), subject to a maximum cap of 0.25% of the taxpayer's turnover in the relevant state or Union Territory.

• Applicability for GSTR-9: Mandatory for regular taxpayers with an annual aggregate turnover exceeding ₹2 crore.

• Applicability for GSTR-9C: Mandatory for taxpayers with an annual aggregate turnover exceeding ₹5 crore.

It is important to note that while professional bodies sometimes request extensions due to technical or procedural challenges (as seen in previous years), the official deadline remains firm unless an extension is specifically notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). You should plan your filings based on the 31st December 2026 deadline to avoid late fees.

Summary: There is currently no extension for filing GSTR-9 and 9C for FY 2025–26; the due date remains 31st December 2026.

Annual GST Return Guidance

This video provides additional context regarding annual GST return filing requirements and common compliance queries. GSTR-9 & 9C Overview