A complete date-wise statutory compliance guide for Indian companies for September 2024. Includes GST, Income Tax, Labour Laws, ROC & operational requirements. Source: :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
7 September 2024
TDS/TCS Deposit for August 2024
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted or collected during August. Ensure challans match payroll/vendor deductions and PAN details are correct.
Equalisation Levy Deposit (August 2024)
Deposit equalisation levy collected during August, if applicable.
10 September 2024
GSTR-7 (TDS under GST) – for August 2024
Entities deducting TDS under GST must file GSTR-7. Reconcile TDS deducted with supplier records.
GSTR-8 (TCS under GST) – for August 2024
E-commerce operators must file GSTR-8 for TCS collected. Reconcile seller invoices with TCS data.
11 September 2024
GSTR-1 (Monthly) – for August 2024
Monthly GST filers must report outward supplies for August. Ensure invoice and credit note reconciliation.
13 September 2024
GSTR-5 (Non-Resident Taxable Persons)
Non-resident suppliers making taxable supplies in India must file GSTR-5 for August.
GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributor)
ISDs must file GSTR-6 for August and distribute eligible input tax credit accurately.
14 September 2024
Issue of TDS Certificates (July 2024 Deductions)
For deductions made in July under Sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, or 194S, issue TDS certificates by this date.
15 September 2024
Form 24G (Government Offices)
Government offices depositing TDS/TCS without challan must submit Form 24G for August.
Second Installment of Advance Tax – AY 2025-26
Pay the second instalment of advance tax. Recheck income estimates and book payments accordingly.
ESI Contribution – August 2024
Deposit ESI contributions and file the monthly return.
EPF Contribution – August 2024
Deposit PF contributions and ensure ECR filing is completed accurately.
Form 3BB (Stock Exchange Reporting)
Stock exchanges must furnish details of client code modifications for August.
20 September 2024
Karnataka Professional Tax – August 2024 Filing
Applicable employers must deposit Karnataka PT and file returns.
GSTR-3B (Monthly) – for August 2024
Monthly GST filers must file GSTR-3B and discharge GST liability. Reconcile with GSTR-1 and inward ITC.
GSTR-5A (OIDAR Services)
OIDAR service providers must file GSTR-5A for August.
25 September 2024
GST PMT-06 (QRMP Scheme Payment)
Quarterly taxpayers under QRMP who pay monthly via PMT-06 must make the payment for July–September by this date.
30 September 2024
This is a heavy compliance date with multiple important filings.
Challan-cum-Statement for TDS (August 2024)
Applicable for Sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, 194S.
Form 10-IEA (Opting Out of New Tax Regime)
Applicable taxpayers who need to opt out must file Form 10-IEA before their ITR deadline.
Income Tax Audit Report (Section 44AB)
Taxpayers whose return filing due date is 31 October 2024 must file their audit report by 30 September.
Trust/Institution Filings (Form 9A, 10, 10B, 10BB)
Applicable to charitable trusts/institutions availing accumulation or audit options.
CMP-08 (Composition Taxpayers)
Quarterly self-assessment statement and tax payment for composition taxpayers for April–June quarter.
DIR-3 KYC (Directors/DPs)
All DIN holders must file DIR-3 KYC to avoid deactivation of DIN.
FC-3 (Foreign Companies)
Foreign companies with establishments in India must file annual accounts and details of principal place of business.
Dematerialisation Compliance for Private Companies
Applicable private companies must ensure compliance with mandatory dematerialisation requirements.
AGM Deadline Based on Financial Year
Companies with 31 March year-end must ensure AGM is held within six months unless extended.
Start GST reconciliation early (GSTR-1 ↔ GSTR-3B ↔ ITC ledger).
Prepare TDS/TCS challans on time and verify PAN entries.
Complete EPF/ESI payroll closure at least 2–3 days before due dates.
Coordinate with statutory auditors on reports due by 30 September.
Ensure all DIN holders complete DIR-3 KYC well before the deadline.
Keep all challans, invoices, workings, and attachments ready for audit trail.
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September is one of the busiest compliance periods of the year. Timely planning, early reconciliation, and coordination with auditors are essential to avoid penalties, interest and last-minute operational pressure. A structured compliance calendar significantly improves governance and reduces regulatory risk.