Distributors who have GST registration number and earn less than Rs.20 lakhs have an option to file ‘NIL’ GST returns through SMS.
The government has allowed filing of nil GST monthly return in FORM GSTR-3B through SMS. The move would improve ease of GST compliance and reduce compliance burden for MF distributors who had to otherwise log into their account on the common portal and then file their returns every month.
Distributors can send SMS to 14409 to file NIL GST returns.
Here is the step-by-step process to avail this facility:
- Initiate nil filing by sending SMS NIL<space>3B<space>GSTIN<space>Tax period (Ex. NIL 3B 09XXXXXXXXXXXZC 052020). Once you send the SMS, you will receive a code on your registered mobile number
- Send this code again by writing CNF <space>3B<space>Code (Ex. CNF 3B 123456). On successful submission of NIL returns, you will receive an acknowledgment number through SMS
- You can also send HELP<Space>3B (Ex. Help 3B) if you face any difficulty in filing NIL returns through SMS
