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Most of people are searching offline applications for GST returns and asking same quetion.

There two offlline Tools available to public.

First: GSTN has released this offline tool which is JAVA based application. To use this tool, you have to consolidate your business data (Invoice, credit notes, debit notes, advanced received etc.) in GSTR-1 section wise. You can enter data manually, using excel template or CSV files. But this utility expects you to have proper undesranding of GST law and GSTR-1 return. Once data is entered, tool can generate JSON file which can be uploaded to GST portal. This tool is not user friendly and just for filling GSTR-1 electronically.

Another Offline Desktop Application Octa GST, It is recently lanuched by Innovative design team of Blowbits. This Desktop application does not expect users to know GST law, You have to enter business data as per your current business process, With single click, it generates JSON file which can be uploaded to GST portal.

Octa GST; a reimagined offline desktop software to prepare GST returns.

Works fully offline (no internet required after installation).
Generates return file for direct upload to GST portal (no dependency on any external software or website).
Strong data validation and highlights errors, if any, to eliminate JSON file rejection on GST portal.
GST return rules are inbuilt to minimise wrong submission to GST portal.
Excel & CSV based data imports for directly integrating with business systems.
Friendly, modern & fast user interface.
Unlimited business entities & multiple GSTINs.
FREE!