MVAT

you should fille firs return for the period of jan-10 to march-10

Under the MVAT Act, for the first year of registration, the dealer has to file Six monthly returns.

In your case, as the registration is in the month of Jan10, it will be liable for the half yearly return (1st Oct 09 to 31st Mar 10) though the transactions will contain for the period after the registration (considering that you dont have any prior activities).

In the subsequent year, the periodicity will depend on the criteria as given in the Act. i.e. if the VAT paid in cash in 2009-2010-

1. is less that Rs. 1 lakh - Half yearly Return

2. is > Rs.1 Lakh but < Rs. 10 lakh - Quarterly return

2. is > Rs.10 - Monthly return