GST return filing fees vary widely — from ₹500 per month for a small proprietary concern to ₹50,000 per month for a large multi-state corporate. The fee depends on several factors that reflect the complexity and volume of the compliance work.
This article explains what determines the fee.
Factors That Determine the Fee
Turnover
Higher turnover generally means more transactions, more reconciliation, and more complex compliance. A business with ₹10 lakh monthly turnover will pay less than a business with ₹10 crore monthly turnover.
Transaction Volume
The number of invoices — sales and purchases — is a key driver. A business with 100 invoices per month requires less work than a business with 10,000 invoices.
Number of GSTINs
Multi-state businesses require separate returns for each GSTIN. Each additional GSTIN increases the fee.
Complexity of Transactions
- B2B vs B2C: B2B transactions require invoice-level reporting.
- Exports: Export transactions require LUT filing, FIRC/FIRMS, and refund claims.
- RCM: Reverse charge transactions require self-invoices and separate reporting.
- E-commerce: Marketplace sales require TCS reconciliation.
ITC Reconciliation
If the business requires detailed GSTR-2B reconciliation, the fee increases.
Advisory Component
If the engagement includes advisory — transaction structuring, notice response, audit support — the fee is higher than pure filing.
Typical Fee Ranges
- Small business (turnover up to ₹50 lakh): ₹500 to ₹2,000 per month.
- Medium business (turnover ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore): ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per month.
- Large business (turnover above ₹5 crore): ₹10,000 to ₹50,000+ per month.
What the Fee Covers
- GSTR-1 preparation and filing.
- GSTR-3B preparation and filing.
- GSTR-2B reconciliation.
- ITC computation.
- Payment of net tax liability.
- Basic advisory.
What Increases the Fee
- Multiple GSTINs.
- High transaction volume.
- Export transactions.
- E-commerce transactions.
- RCM transactions.
- Notice response.
- Audit support.
Conclusion
GST return filing fees reflect the complexity and volume of the compliance work. A business should not choose a provider solely on price — the cost of incorrect filing (penalties, interest, notices) far exceeds the fee difference.
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