GST Return Alert: File Your Other Returns Before Filing GSTR-9/9C
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has recently shared an important update for all registered taxpayers. The GSTN had earlier enabled the filing of GSTR-9 (Annual Return) and GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) for the Financial Year 2024-25 on the GST portal from 12th October 2025. As per the recent advisory dated october 15, 2025, the taxpayers are directed to first file all their returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for the Financial Year 2024-25.
So before you start filing the GSTR-9/9C, make sure that your other returns like GSTR-1 and GST-3B are filed. The portal will not enable the filing of GSTR-9/9C unless all other returns are submitted. The GSTN has also shared that it will publish the detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help the taxpayer file GSTR-9/9C without any confusion.
GSTR-9 is an annual return that must be filed by the normal taxpayers with an annual turnover of more than Rs 2 crore. On the other hand, GSTR-9C is an annual reconciliation statement that must be filed by taxpayers if their annual turnover exceeds Rs 5 crore.
