GSTN has enabled GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C annual return filing for FY 2025-26 from October 8, 2026. Taxpayers must file all applicable GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns to activate the annual return filing facility.
October 13, 2026
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has enabled the facility to file annual returns in Form GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the Financial Year 2025-26 on the GST portal, effective October 8, 2026. Taxpayers are required to file all applicable GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns for FY 2025-26 to activate the GSTR-9/9C filing option on the portal.
For assistance or queries related to filing annual returns, taxpayers can raise a support ticket through the GSTN helpdesk portal:
GSTN Helpdesk: https://selfservice.gstsystem.in/
Team GSTN