
COMPLIANCE CALENDAR March 2026 INCOME TAX, GST & ROC DUE DATES
2 Mar 2026
Due Date | Particulars | Section or Form | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 March 2026 | Furnishing of Challan cum Statement | Section 194M | January 2026 |
| 07 March 2026 | Deposit of TDS and TCS | TDS TCS Payment | February 2026 |
| 12 March 2026 | Deposit of TDS by Government deductor without challan | Section 200 | February 2026 |
| 15 March 2026 | Furnishing of Form 24G where tax deducted without challan | Form 24G | February 2026 |
| 30 March 2026 | Furnishing of Challan cum Statement | Sections 194IA 194IB 194M 194S | February 2026 |
| Due Date | Particulars | Section | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March 2026 | Issue of TDS Certificate | Form 16A (Q3) | Oct to Dec 2025 |
| 17 March 2026 | Issue of TDS Certificate | 194IA | January 2026 |
| 17 March 2026 | Issue of TDS Certificate | 194IB | January 2026 |
| 17 March 2026 | Issue of TDS Certificate | 194M | January 2026 |
| 17 March 2026 | Issue of TDS Certificate | 194S | January 2026 |
Income Tax and Related Compliance
Due Date | Particulars | Section or Form | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March 2026 | Fourth instalment of advance tax being 100 percent of total liability | Section 211 | FY 2025 to 26 AY 2026 to 27 |
| 15 March 2026 | Advance Tax for Presumptive Taxation Scheme | Section 44AD 44ADA | FY 2025 to 26 |
| 31 March 2026 | Filing of Country by Country Report | Form 3CEAD | FY 2024 to 25 |
| 31 March 2026 | Last date for tax saving investments and eligible deductions | Section 80C 80D and others | FY 2025 to 26 |
| 31 March 2026 | Equalisation Levy Deposit | Applicable provisions | Jan to Mar 2026 |
Other Compliance
Due Date | Particulars | Act | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March 2026 | PF Contribution Payment | EPF Act | February 2026 |
| 15 March 2026 | ESI Contribution Payment | ESI Act | February 2026 |
2. GST Compliance March 2026
Due Date | Particulars | Return or Form | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 March 2026 | GST TDS Return | GSTR 7 | February 2026 |
| 10 March 2026 | GST TCS Return | GSTR 8 | February 2026 |
| 11 March 2026 | Outward Supplies Return Monthly Filers | GSTR 1 | February 2026 |
| 13 March 2026 | Invoice Furnishing Facility under QRMP Scheme | GSTR 1 IFF | February 2026 |
| 13 March 2026 | Return for Non Resident Taxable Person | GSTR 5 | February 2026 |
| 13 March 2026 | Return for Input Service Distributor | GSTR 6 | February 2026 |
| 18 March 2026 | Quarterly Return Filing for QRMP taxpayers | GSTR 3B | Jan to Mar 2026 |
| 20 March 2026 | Monthly Summary Return | GSTR 3B | February 2026 |
| 20 March 2026 | Return for OIDAR Service Providers | GSTR 5A | February 2026 |
| 25 March 2026 | GST Payment under QRMP Scheme | PMT 06 | February 2026 |
3. ROC Compliance March 2026
| Due Date | Particulars | Form | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 30 Days of Incorporation | Appointment of First Auditor | ADT 1 | Newly Incorporated Companies |
| Within 30 Days of Board Resolution | Filing of Board Resolution | MGT 14 | Applicable Companies |
| Within 15 Days of Appointment | Appointment of Director | DIR 12 | Companies |
| Within 30 Days of Resignation | Intimation of Director Resignation | DIR 12 | Companies |
| 31 March 2026 | Financial Year End Closing and Books Finalisation | Not Applicable | All Companies |
Other Important Due Dates in March 2026
31 March 2026 marks the end of the financial year. Taxpayers must complete:
• Tax saving investments
• Capital gains planning
• MSME payment compliance under Section 43B(h)
• GST ITC reconciliation
• TDS verification and corrections
• Books finalisation
Failure to comply may lead to interest under Sections 234B/234C, disallowance of expenses, denial of ITC, or late fees under GST law
Conclusion
March is the most decisive compliance month of the year. Businesses and taxpayers must ensure full payment of advance tax, timely GST filings, proper TDS reporting and completion of eligible tax saving investments before 31 March 2026. Any delay may result in interest, late fees and statutory penalties.
Advance planning, reconciliation of records and early filing will ensure smooth closure of FY 2025 to 26 and a compliant start to the new financial year.
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