March 2025 Compliance Calendar: GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI & ROC Due Dates

Introduction

March is a crucial month for businesses and professionals, as it marks the end of the financial year. Ensuring timely compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF/ESI, and ROC filings is essential to avoid penalties and keep financial records updated.

This guide provides a comprehensive, date-wise compliance calendar for March 2025, covering all major tax and regulatory filing deadlines.

March 2025 Compliance Deadlines (Date-Wise List)

7th March 2025

• TDS/TCS Payment (Income Tax) – The last date to deposit Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for February 2025. Late payments attract interest and penalties.
• ESI Contribution Payment – Employers must deposit Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) contributions for February 2025. Non-payment can lead to legal consequences.

10th March 2025

• GSTR-7 Filing (GST) – Businesses deducting TDS under Section 51 of the CGST Act must file GSTR-7 for February 2025.
• GSTR-8 Filing (GST) – E-commerce operators must submit the GST TCS return for February 2025.

11th March 2025

• GSTR-1 Filing (Monthly Filers) – Businesses with an annual turnover exceeding ₹5 crores must file GSTR-1 for February 2025. This return reports outward supplies and helps recipients claim input tax credit (ITC).

13th March 2025

• Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) (GST) – Taxpayers under the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme must furnish invoices for February 2025 to ensure their buyers can claim ITC without delay.

15th March 2025

• Provident Fund (PF) Contribution Payment – Employers must deposit Provident Fund (PF) contributions for February 2025 to avoid penalties.
• ESI Contribution Payment – Payment of ESI contributions for February 2025 must be made by this date.
• Advance Tax Payment (Income Tax) – The final installment of advance tax for the financial year 2024-25 is due. Businesses and individuals with tax liability exceeding ₹10,000 must make this payment to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C.

20th March 2025

• GSTR-3B Filing (Monthly Filers) – Monthly GST filers must declare tax liability and claim ITC for February 2025.
• GSTR-3B Filing (Quarterly Filers) – QRMP taxpayers must file GSTR-3B for the fourth quarter (January–March 2025).

22nd March 2025

• GSTR-3B Filing (QRMP Group 1 States) – QRMP taxpayers from Group 1 states must submit GSTR-3B for Q4 FY 2024-25. This filing covers tax liability, ITC claims, and net tax payable.

24th March 2025

• GSTR-3B Filing (QRMP Group 2 States) – QRMP taxpayers from Group 2 states must submit their GSTR-3B return for Q4 FY 2024-25.

25th March 2025

• GST PMT-06 (GST) – QRMP taxpayers must deposit their monthly tax liability for February 2025 using Form GST PMT-06 to avoid interest and late fees.

30th March 2025

• Form 24G Submission (Income Tax) – Government deductors must submit Form 24G for TDS deductions made in February 2025. This filing is essential for centralized TDS processing.
• TDS Filing for Property Transactions (Income Tax) – Individuals or businesses who deducted TDS on property transactions or rental payments in February 2025 must file returns using Forms 26QB, 26QC, or 26QD.

31st March 2025

• Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing for AY 2024-25 (Belated & Revised Returns) – The final deadline to submit belated or revised income tax returns for FY 2023-24. Failure to comply may result in penalties.
• LLP Form 11 (ROC Compliance) – Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) must file Form 11, which details their partners and financial transactions for the financial year.
• Statutory Audit Completion (Companies & LLPs) – Businesses must complete statutory audits before the end of the financial year to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Why Timely Compliance is Essential?

1. Avoid Penalties and Legal Issues – Late or incorrect filings can attract hefty penalties and legal consequences.
2. Ensure Financial Accuracy – Regular compliance keeps financial records updated and error-free.
3. Be Prepared for Audits – Timely filing ensures a smooth audit process, reducing the risk of scrutiny by tax authorities.
4. Optimize Cash Flow – Managing tax liabilities efficiently helps businesses maintain cash flow and avoid last-minute financial burdens.

Best Practices for Effective Compliance Management

• Use Compliance Tracking Tools – Automate compliance tracking to avoid missing deadlines.
• Consult Tax Experts – Professional guidance minimizes filing errors and ensures compliance with the latest regulations.
• Set Internal Deadlines – Establish internal filing dates a few days before actual deadlines to prevent last-minute rush.

Conclusion

March 2025 is a critical month for tax and regulatory compliance. With the financial year ending, businesses and professionals must ensure timely filing of GST returns, Income Tax payments, TDS filings, PF/ESI contributions, and ROC compliance.

Staying compliant helps avoid penalties, ensures smooth financial operations, and maintains regulatory discipline.

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