March 2026 is a crucial month for businesses and taxpayers to complete multiple statutory filings under GST, Income Tax, ESI, PF, FEMA, and the Companies Act, 2013. Timely compliance helps avoid penalties, interest charges, and legal complications. This compliance calendar serves as a quick reference guide for businesses and professionals.
GST Compliance Calendar – March 2026
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms / Returns |
Due Date |
|
1 |
GST TDS return for February 2026 |
GSTR-7 |
10 March 2026 |
|
2 |
E-commerce operators’ statement |
GSTR-8 |
10 March 2026 |
|
3 |
GST return filing (Regular taxpayers) |
GSTR-1 |
11 March 2026 |
|
4 |
QRMP taxpayers – Invoice Furnishing Facility |
GSTR-1 IFF |
13 March 2026 |
|
5 |
Input Service Distributor return |
GSTR-6 |
13 March 2026 |
|
6 |
Non-resident taxable person return |
GSTR-5 |
13 March 2026 |
|
7 |
Monthly GST return – Regular taxpayers |
GSTR-3B |
20 March 2026 |
|
8 |
OIDAR service providers return |
GSTR-5A |
20 March 2026 |
|
9 |
QRMP scheme tax payment |
PMT-06 |
25 March 2026 |
|
10 |
UIN holder inward supply statement |
GSTR-11 |
28 March 2026 |
|
11 |
LUT renewal for FY 2025-26 |
GST RFD-11 |
31 March 2026 |
|
12 |
Opt-in for Composition Scheme |
CMP-02 |
31 March 2026 |
ESI & PF Compliance
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms |
Due Date |
|
1 |
ESI contribution & return filing for February 2026 |
ESI Challan |
15 March 2026 |
|
2 |
PF contribution & ECR filing for February 2026 |
ECR |
15 March 2026 |
FEMA Compliance
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms |
Due Date |
|
1 |
Reporting of External Commercial Borrowings |
ECB-2 |
10 March 2026 |
Income Tax Compliance Calendar
TDS / TCS / Transaction Related Compliance
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms |
Due Date |
|
1 |
Property purchase TDS under Section 194-IA |
Form 26QB |
2 March 2026 |
|
2 |
Rent TDS (Individuals/HUFs) |
Form 26QC |
2 March 2026 |
|
3 |
Professional payment TDS |
Form 26QD |
2 March 2026 |
|
4 |
Virtual digital asset TDS |
Form 26QE |
2 March 2026 |
|
5 |
STT / CTT deposit |
— |
7 March 2026 |
|
6 |
TDS / TCS deposit |
— |
7 March 2026 |
|
7 |
Buyer declaration for non-deduction of TCS |
Form 27C |
7 March 2026 |
|
8 |
Advance tax installment (AY 2026-27) |
— |
15 March 2026 |
|
9 |
Presumptive scheme advance tax |
Section 44AD / 44ADA |
15 March 2026 |
|
10 |
Form 24G submission |
Form 24G |
15 March 2026 |
|
11 |
Stock exchange client code modification statement |
Form 3BB |
15 March 2026 |
|
12 |
Association client code modification statement |
Form 3BC |
15 March 2026 |
TDS Certificate Issuance
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms |
Due Date |
|
1 |
TDS Certificate – Property purchase |
Form 16B |
17 March 2026 |
|
2 |
TDS Certificate – Rent |
Form 16C |
17 March 2026 |
|
3 |
TDS Certificate – Professional services |
Form 16D |
17 March 2026 |
|
4 |
TDS Certificate – Specified transactions |
Form 16E |
17 March 2026 |
Other Income Tax Compliances
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms |
Due Date |
|
1 |
Challan-cum-statement filing |
Forms 26QB / 26QC / 26QD / 26QE |
30 March 2026 |
|
2 |
Country-by-country reporting |
Form 3CEAD |
31 March 2026 |
|
3 |
Foreign Tax Credit reporting |
Form 67 |
31 March 2026 |
|
4 |
Updated income tax return filing |
— |
31 March 2026 |
Companies Act Compliance
|
S.N |
Particulars |
Forms / Sections |
Due Date |
|
1 |
CSR expenditure compliance |
Section 135(5) |
31 March 2026 |
Maintaining statutory compliance on time is essential for smooth business operations and financial discipline. Businesses should implement a robust compliance monitoring system and stay updated with regulatory notifications and amendments.
Disclaimer: This compliance calendar is for informational purposes only. Users should verify updates from official government portals or consult tax professionals for the latest regulatory changes.
