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E-commerce GST Return Filing & Compliance - Every Return, Every State, Every TCS Credit

Filed by Chartered Accountants. Not by algorithms.

Monthly GST compliance for online sellers across marketplaces, GSTINs, TCS credits, IMS records, HSN checks and state-wise liability.

  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B managed before the 11th and 20th
  • GSTR-8 TCS credits reviewed and accepted monthly
  • IMS records acted on before credit locks under Section 38
  • State-wise liability and Table 3.2 accuracy checks
  • HSN, ISD, RCM, e-invoicing and e-way bill watchpoints

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We file GST for sellers on every platform.

11th

GSTR-1 deadline

Sales data must be correct before 3B locks

20th

GSTR-3B deadline

Monthly tax payment and return filing

0.5%

TCS to accept from GSTR-8

Cash-ledger credit only after portal action

3 years

Hard filing bar

Delayed returns can become impossible to file

The GST month

The e-commerce GST month has no dead space

Each date feeds the next one, so seller GST is managed as a monthly control cycle.

11

GSTR-1

Sales register and Table 3.2-ready outward supply filing.

All active seller GSTINs

13

GSTR-6

ISD credit distribution where common input-service invoices are received centrally.

ISD sellers

14

IMS / GSTR-2B

Invoice actions before 2B generation and ITC lock.

Purchase-side credit control

20

GSTR-3B

Tax payment and hard-locked monthly return filing.

All active seller GSTINs

TCS

GSTR-8 credits

Marketplace TCS acceptance into electronic cash ledger.

Marketplace sellers

We also watch e-invoicing, e-way bill validity, RCM, HSN rate changes and the three-year return filing bar during the monthly close.

Managed filing service

E-commerce GST Return Filing Services for Online Sellers

Our ecommerce GST return filing service manages GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6 where ISD applies, TCS credit acceptance and IMS actions in one monthly cycle. It is built for sellers whose tax liability comes from marketplace reports, not just invoices prepared manually.

We connect monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing with marketplace and payment reconciliation so every state, TCS credit, HSN rate and return adjustment is checked before the month locks.

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What is e-commerce GST compliance?

E-commerce GST compliance is the monthly cycle of filing GSTR-1 by the 11th, GSTR-3B by the 20th and GSTR-6 by the 13th where ISD applies, while accepting marketplace TCS credits from GSTR-8 and acting on IMS records before your input tax credit locks under Section 38.

The 2025-26 filing reality is stricter than the old file-and-forget workflow. GSTR-3B values have been hard-locked since July 2025, Table 3.2 is non-editable from November 2025, and IMS inaction can become deemed acceptance. The return has to be checked before it is filed.

This page is for ongoing managed filing, not registration basics. For the setup obligation, read our GST registration for e-commerce sellers page; for the broader accounting layer, connect it with e-commerce accounting and bookkeeping.

Monthly risks

What goes wrong when seller GST is treated as generic filing

The risk

TCS credits never accepted, cash stuck

GSTR-8 credit is visible but not usable until accepted on the portal.

How we handle it

We match platform data and accept valid TCS credits every month.

The risk

DRC-01C mismatch notice

GSTR-1 sales and GSTR-3B tax payment do not agree after returns or credit notes.

How we handle it

We reconcile marketplace reports before filing and report variances.

The risk

ITC lost to ignored IMS records

No action can become deemed acceptance or missed rejection under the new IMS regime.

How we handle it

We review accept, reject and pending decisions before 2B generation.

The risk

Wrong HSN rates after GST 2.0

Marketplace catalogues may keep old rates after the September 2025 restructuring.

How we handle it

We flag SKU and HSN rate mismatches during filing review.

Decision table

Marketplace seller vs D2C seller GST obligations

FactorRecommendedMarketplace sellerD2C seller
Registration triggerMandatory for marketplace sellingThreshold or voluntary, depending on facts
TCS 0.5%Marketplace deducts and reports in GSTR-8Usually not applicable
GSTR-8 credit flowAccept on portal into cash ledgerNot a regular monthly step
E-invoicing triggerAATO-based threshold still appliesAATO-based threshold applies
Place of supplyDelivery-state mapping is criticalUsually simpler unless multi-state
ISD requirementCommon for multi-state GSTINsNeeded if common services span GSTINs

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Hybrid sellers often need both tracks, with marketplace TCS controls plus D2C payment-gateway reconciliation.

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Filing workflow

How we manage the GST month

  1. 1

    Data pull from marketplace panels

    Step 1

    Settlement, sales, return, fee and TCS reports are pulled GSTIN-wise.

    • Marketplace reports
    • Payment data
  2. 2

    Sales register and GSTR-1 prep

    Step 2

    We prepare outward supply data with place-of-supply and Table 3.2 accuracy.

    • GSTR-1
    • Table 3.2
  3. 3

    IMS review and action

    Step 3

    Purchase records are accepted, rejected or kept pending before 2B locks.

    • Accept
    • Reject
    • Pending
  4. 4

    2A/2B vs purchase register reconciliation

    Step 4

    ITC is matched with books and blocked credits are identified.

    • ITC match
    • Ineligible ITC
  5. 5

    GSTR-3B computation and filing

    Step 5

    Tax liability, ITC, RCM and payment are reviewed before 3B filing.

    • Tax payment
    • RCM review
  6. 6

    TCS credit acceptance

    Step 6

    GSTR-8 credits are matched and accepted into the electronic cash ledger.

    • GSTR-8
    • Cash ledger
  7. 7

    Monthly variance report

    Step 7

    You receive exceptions, open credits, mismatch notes and next actions.

    • Open items
    • Action tracker

Multi-state GST control for online sellers

Multi-state sellers need GSTIN-wise control because inventory, fulfilment centres and delivery states affect reporting. APOB registrations, virtual place of business setups and marketplace fulfilment reports must tie into the monthly return workflow.

We track place of supply, state-wise liability, RCM applicability, ineligible ITC, cross-charge versus ISD questions and common input-service invoices. Since ISD became mandatory from 1 April 2025 for many multi-state structures, seller GST cannot be reviewed one GSTIN at a time in isolation.

IMS changed everything

Deemed acceptance is now a legal act, not a harmless default

From the October 2025 tax period, ITC is tied to accepted IMS records under Section 38. We review every record before 2B generation on the 14th, every month.

Accept valid invoices

Eligible invoices are accepted after matching supplier data to books.

Reject wrong records

Incorrect invoices and credit notes are flagged before they affect ITC.

Control pending items

Pending credit notes cannot sit indefinitely, so we track the next-period action.

Plans

GST filing plans by GSTIN and order volume

Final pricing depends on GSTIN count, order volume, reconciliation depth and cleanup needs.

Single GSTIN

For sellers operating from one registration.

Custom/mo

  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
  • TCS acceptance
  • IMS review
  • Multi-state ISD review
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Multi-GSTIN

For sellers with inventory or APOB in multiple states.

Custom/mo

  • GSTIN-wise filing
  • State-wise liability
  • ISD and RCM watchpoints
  • Monthly variance report
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DIY vs CA-managed

Portal filing alone is not GST compliance

Filing it yourself

  • Sales are uploaded without settlement checks.
  • IMS actions are skipped until credit goes wrong.
  • TCS credits stay visible but unused.
  • Hard-locked 3B mistakes are discovered too late.

Filing with ComplyLocal

  • Marketplace reports are reconciled before filing.
  • IMS, 2B, RCM and ITC are reviewed monthly.
  • GSTR-8 credits are accepted after matching.
  • Variance reports show open compliance risks.
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FAQ

E-commerce GST filing FAQs

Quick answers for online sellers managing marketplace GST returns, TCS credits, IMS and state-wise liability.

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  • Most e-commerce sellers file GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th for each active GSTIN. If ISD applies, GSTR-6 is due by the 13th. Marketplace TCS credits reported in GSTR-8 must also be accepted on the GST portal so they move into the cash ledger.
  • Marketplace TCS is reported by the operator in GSTR-8. The seller reviews the TCS entry on the GST portal, accepts it, and then the credit moves into the electronic cash ledger. We match GSTR-8 with marketplace sales before acceptance so wrong credits are not blindly confirmed.
  • IMS records should be reviewed before GSTR-2B generation on the 14th, and actions can be managed until GSTR-3B filing with regeneration where permitted. From the October 2025 tax period, ITC is statutorily tied to accepted IMS records, so ignoring IMS can affect credit.
  • GSTR-3B values have been hard-locked since July 2025. If outward supply data needs correction before 3B filing, the correction route is through GSTR-1A where applicable. This makes GSTR-1 preparation and pre-filing reconciliation much more important.
  • Table 3.2 captures inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, which is central for B2C e-commerce because place of supply usually follows the delivery address state. Since Table 3.2 is non-editable from November 2025, GSTR-1 accuracy drives the final 3B position.
  • DRC-01C is an intimation used where the tax department sees a mismatch between liability reported in GSTR-1 and tax paid through GSTR-3B. E-commerce sellers often face this risk when returns, credit notes, marketplace reports and GSTR filings are not reconciled monthly.
  • E-invoicing applies where aggregate annual turnover crosses the notified threshold, currently INR 5 crore AATO. Sellers above INR 10 crore also need to watch the 30-day IRN reporting window from 1 April 2025. Fresh document series should be set from every 1 April.
  • GSTR-6 is the monthly return for an Input Service Distributor. ISD is mandatory from 1 April 2025 where common input-service invoices are received centrally and credit must be distributed to GST registrations in other states. Multi-state e-commerce sellers often need this review.
  • For B2C e-commerce supplies, place of supply generally follows the customer's delivery address state. That state-wise split affects GSTR-1 reporting and Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B. Wrong place-of-supply mapping can create liability differences and mismatch notices.
  • Reverse charge can apply on specified inward supplies, including some GTA freight situations. The exact treatment depends on the supplier, invoice, tax option and nature of service. We review courier, freight and logistics bills so RCM is not missed or overbooked.
  • GST 2.0 rate restructuring in September 2025 changed rates across product categories. Online sellers should re-check HSN-wise rates for each SKU because marketplace catalogue rates, GSTR-1 data and invoices must all align after the change.
  • For periods from July 2025 onwards, GST returns face a hard three-year filing bar. Once that window closes, the return can no longer be filed. This makes delayed e-commerce GST cleanup risky, especially where multiple GSTINs or old marketplace data are involved.
  • Monthly pricing depends on GSTIN count, order volume, marketplaces, ISD requirement, reconciliation depth and whether historical cleanup is needed. Starter sellers may need one-GSTIN filing, while larger sellers need multi-state liability checks, IMS actions and TCS acceptance.
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We manage returns, TCS credits, IMS actions and state-wise liability before the month locks.