Beyond annual filings, businesses face recurring monthly deadlines for GST, TDS, PF and ESI. A simple monthly checklist prevents missed dates and penalties.
This guide is a recurring monthly compliance calendar.
What is Monthly Compliance Calendar for Indian Businesses?
Each month has a rhythm: PF and ESI early, TDS deposit by the 7th, GSTR-1 by the 11th, and GSTR-3B by the 20th. Building this into your routine keeps compliance stress-free.
Dates shift for quarterly (QRMP) filers and for March.
Recurring monthly deadlines
| Date | Obligation |
|---|---|
| 7th | Deposit TDS/TCS for the previous month |
| 11th | File GSTR-1 (monthly filers) |
| 13th | IFF / quarterly GSTR-1 (QRMP) |
| 15th | Deposit PF and ESI; advance tax instalments (quarterly) |
| 20th | File GSTR-3B (monthly filers) and pay GST |
Frequently asked questions
What are the main monthly business deadlines?
TDS deposit by the 7th, GSTR-1 by the 11th, PF/ESI by the 15th, and GSTR-3B by the 20th.
Do these dates change for QRMP filers?
Yes. QRMP taxpayers file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly, with monthly tax payment via challan.