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GSTR-9C Reconciliation Statement

Why Choose Our GSTR-9C Reconciliation Statement Services?

GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement used by eligible taxpayers to reconcile the figures reported in their annual financial statements with the details furnished in their GST returns. Our professional assistance helps you review financial records, reconcile turnover, tax liability and Input Tax Credit (ITC), identify discrepancies and prepare accurate reconciliation details. We help maintain proper documentation and complete applicable GSTR-9C compliance within the prescribed timelines.

Accurate Financial Reconciliation

We help reconcile GST annual return figures with audited annual financial statements and books of accounts.

GST Return Comparison

Comparison of GSTR-9 details with GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and accounting records to identify discrepancies.

Detailed Data Review

Review of turnover, tax liability, input tax credit, expenses and other relevant financial information.

Self-Certification Support

Assistance with preparation and review of the self-certified GSTR-9C reconciliation statement as per applicable GST provisions.

Dedicated Compliance Assistance

Guidance throughout document collection, reconciliation, verification and online filing formalities.

Timely Filing Support

Assistance in coordinating GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing within the prescribed annual return deadline.

Our Services

GSTR-9C Applicability Assessment

Assessment of aggregate turnover and GST registration details to determine whether GSTR-9C filing is applicable for the financial year.

Financial Statement Reconciliation

Reconciliation of turnover and other relevant financial figures with the corresponding details reported in GST returns.

GSTR-9 & Books Reconciliation

Comparison of annual return figures with books of accounts, financial statements and supporting records.

Tax Liability Reconciliation

Review of taxable turnover, tax payable, tax paid and differences between accounting and GST records.

Input Tax Credit Reconciliation

Review of ITC claimed, reversed, ineligible credit and relevant differences between GST returns and books.

GSTR-9C Preparation & Filing

Preparation, review, self-certification assistance and online submission of Form GSTR-9C, wherever applicable.

What You Receive

Applicability Assessment

Review of turnover threshold and applicable GSTR-9C filing requirements for your business.

Reconciliation Working

Structured reconciliation of financial statements, books of accounts and GST return figures.

Discrepancy Identification

Identification and summary of differences in turnover, tax liability and input tax credit, wherever found.

GSTR-9C Preparation

Preparation of the applicable reconciliation statement based on verified financial and GST records.

Filing Acknowledgement

Available filing acknowledgement and reference details after successful online submission.

Post-Filing Guidance

Guidance on understanding reconciliation disclosures, filing status and further GST compliance requirements, if applicable.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1

Initial Consultation & Applicability Check

Step 1

We collect GSTIN, financial year and aggregate turnover details to determine whether GSTR-9C reconciliation is required.

2

Document Collection

Step 2

You provide financial statements, trial balance, ledgers, GST returns, sales and purchase registers and other supporting records.

3

GST & Financial Data Reconciliation

Step 3

We compare turnover, tax liability and ITC figures reported in GST returns with the corresponding accounting and financial statement records.

4

Discrepancy Review & Clarification

Step 4

Differences are identified, supporting explanations are reviewed and relevant reconciliation adjustments or disclosures are evaluated.

5

GSTR-9C Preparation & Verification

Step 5

The reconciliation statement is prepared using verified records and shared for review and self-certification by the registered taxpayer.

6

Online Filing & Acknowledgement

Step 6

After confirmation and applicable authentication, GSTR-9C is submitted on the GST portal along with the annual return requirements and the filing acknowledgement is shared.

Eligibility

Aggregate Turnover Exceeding ₹5 Crore

Registered persons whose aggregate turnover exceeds ₹5 crore during a financial year are generally required to furnish GSTR-9C.

Applicable GST Registered Persons

The requirement applies to registered persons covered under the annual return provisions, subject to statutory exclusions and applicable exemptions.

Businesses Required to File GSTR-9

GSTR-9C is furnished along with GSTR-9 where the applicable turnover threshold and other statutory conditions are satisfied.

Businesses with Financial Records

Relevant annual financial statements, books of accounts and GST records are required to prepare and support the reconciliation statement.

Important: Under Rule 80(3) of the CGST Rules, registered persons with aggregate turnover exceeding ₹5 crore in a financial year are generally required to furnish a self-certified GSTR-9C along with GSTR-9. The general due date is 31st December following the end of the financial year, unless extended. GSTR-9C is a self-certified reconciliation statement; the earlier mandatory GST audit certification requirement was removed from 1st August 2021. Certain categories of registered persons are excluded under the applicable provisions.

Required Documents Checklist

GST Registration Certificate

GSTIN and registration details of the business or registered entity.

PAN Card

PAN details of the registered business or legal entity.

Business Details

Legal name, trade name, principal place of business and other relevant registration information.

Authorised Signatory Details

Details of the authorised person responsible for GST compliance and self-certification.

GSTR-9 Annual Return

Annual return details and figures reported for the relevant financial year.

GSTR-1 Returns

Monthly or quarterly outward supply statements filed during the financial year.

GSTR-3B Returns

Filed summary returns containing tax liability, ITC and tax payment details.

GSTR-2B Statements

Auto-drafted ITC statements for relevant credit reconciliation and verification.

GST Payment Challans

Tax payment records, challans and relevant electronic cash or credit ledger details.

Credit & Debit Notes

Details of credit notes, debit notes, amendments and other relevant GST adjustments.

Audited Annual Financial Statements

Audited balance sheet, profit and loss account and other applicable financial statements.

Trial Balance

Year-end trial balance and relevant accounting summaries for reconciliation.

Sales Register

Detailed outward supply and sales records for the relevant financial year.

Purchase Register

Purchase and inward supply records, including relevant ITC information.

General Ledger & Tax Ledgers

Accounting ledgers relating to sales, purchases, expenses, GST liability and input tax credit.

Expense & ITC Workings

Expense details, ITC workings, reversals and ineligible credit calculations, wherever applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement that compares the figures reported in the GST annual return with the corresponding figures in the annual financial statements or books of accounts. It helps explain differences in turnover, tax liability and other relevant information.

Registered persons whose aggregate turnover exceeds ₹5 crore in a financial year are generally required to furnish GSTR-9C, subject to the applicable statutory exclusions and conditions.

GSTR-9C is generally required when aggregate turnover exceeds ₹5 crore during a financial year. The threshold is based on aggregate turnover as determined under GST law, not merely the turnover of an individual GST registration.

The general due date is 31st December following the end of the relevant financial year. GSTR-9C is required to be furnished along with GSTR-9, unless the due date is extended by the Government.

No. From 1st August 2021, GSTR-9C is a self-certified reconciliation statement. The earlier requirement for certification by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant under the GST audit framework was removed. The registered taxpayer is responsible for self-certification.

GSTR-9 is the annual GST return containing consolidated details of supplies, ITC and tax payments. GSTR-9C is the reconciliation statement that compares relevant annual return figures with the annual financial statements or books of accounts.

Commonly required documents include GSTR-9, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B, audited annual financial statements, trial balance, sales and purchase registers, ledgers and ITC reconciliation workings.

GSTR-9C is required to be furnished along with GSTR-9 where applicable. It is not a standalone replacement for the annual return. Both filings form part of the annual return compliance requirement for taxpayers required to submit GSTR-9C.

Delay in furnishing GSTR-9C where it is mandatory may attract late fees under the applicable GST provisions. As clarified by CBIC Circular No. 246/03/2025-GST, the annual return may be treated as incomplete until both GSTR-9 and the required GSTR-9C are furnished.

Yes. We assist with applicability assessment, document collection, GST and financial statement reconciliation, discrepancy review, preparation, self-certification support and online filing of GSTR-9C.

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