Compliance Due Dates & Key Filings for April 2026

With the start of the new financial year FY 2026–27, April emerges as a critical month for compliance from both Income Tax and GST perspectives. Businesses, professionals, and tax practitioners must stay on top of key deadlines to avoid interest, penalties, and potential notices.

🗓️ Compliance Timeline & Important Dates for April 2026

April sets the tone for the entire financial year, making it essential to ensure:

  • Timely GST return filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.)
  • Deposit of TDS/TCS within due dates
  • Proper documentation and reconciliation of transactions
  • Early planning for advance tax and regulatory compliances

    Compliance Calendar – April 2026 (Complete Guide)

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    This article provides a comprehensive compliance calendar for April 2026, covering GST, Income Tax (TDS/TCS), PF, ESI, MCA, and other key regulatory requirements.

    🔰 Important Update from 1 April 2026

    With the beginning of FY 2026–27, several critical changes come into effect:

    • Reset of aggregate turnover under GST
    • Adoption of a new invoice series
    • Applicability of provisions under the Income Tax Act, 2025
    • Revised TDS/TCS rates (where applicable)
    • Start of a fresh compliance cycle for all taxpayers

    💰 Income Tax Compliance (TDS/TCS)

    📌 7 April 2026

    • Deposit of TCS for March 2026
    • Submission of declarations (Form 27C)

    📌 14 April 2026

    • Issue of TDS certificates:
      • Form 16B (property)
      • Form 16C (rent)
      • Other applicable certificates

    📌 30 April 2026

    • Deposit of TDS for March (non-government deductors)
    • Filing of:
      • Form 26QB (property transactions)
      • Form 26QC (rent payments)
      • Form 26QD (specified payments)

    📊 GST Compliance

    April is a high-volume GST compliance month due to both monthly and quarterly filings:

    📌 10 April 2026

    • GSTR-7 (TDS under GST)
    • GSTR-8 (E-commerce operators)

    📌 11 April 2026

    • GSTR-1 (Monthly – March 2026)

    📌 13 April 2026

    • GSTR-1 (QRMP – Jan–Mar quarter)
    • GSTR-5 (Non-resident taxable persons)
    • GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributor)

    📌 18 April 2026

    • CMP-08 (Composition scheme)

    📌 20 April 2026

    • GSTR-3B (Monthly filers)

    📌 22 & 24 April 2026

    • GSTR-3B (QRMP scheme)

    📌 25 April 2026

    • ITC-04 (Job work return)

    📌 28 April 2026

    • GSTR-11 (UIN holders)

    📌 30 April 2026

    • GSTR-4 (Annual return for composition dealers – FY 2025–26)

    👨‍💼 PF & ESI Compliance

    📌 15 April 2026

    • Deposit of Provident Fund (PF)
    • Filing of ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return)
    • Deposit of ESI contributions

    🏢 MCA / Companies Act Compliance

    While April has no major fixed ROC due dates, it remains important for:

    • Planning annual compliance strategy
    • Conducting the first Board Meeting (if applicable)
    • Reviewing statutory registers and disclosures

    🌍 Other Key Compliance

    📌 7 April 2026

    • Filing of ECB-2 Return (foreign borrowings under FEMA)

    📌 15 April 2026

    • Submission of Form 15CC (foreign remittance compliance)

    ✅ Final Takeaway

    April is not just the start of a new financial year—it’s a foundation month for compliance discipline. Staying updated with deadlines across GST, Income Tax, and other laws helps:

    • Avoid penalties and interest
    • Ensure smooth operations
    • Build a strong compliance track record for the year ahead
January 2026: Complete Compliance & Filing Schedule for Businesses

January marks more than just the start of a new calendar year—it is also one of the busiest compliance months for businesses, professionals, and employers. A tight cluster of statutory obligations such as GST returns, TDS filings, PF-ESI contributions, and MCA compliances leaves little room for error. Missing even one due date can trigger late fees, interest, penalties, or system-generated notices.

As we enter January 2026, the compliance environment continues to become more stringent, backed by tighter deadlines, automated checks, and enhanced portal validations. To help businesses, taxpayers, and professionals stay on track, this article provides a comprehensive, date-wise compliance calendar for January 2026, covering GST, Income Tax, TDS/TCS, PF, ESI, and MCA requirements—all consolidated in one place.

GST Compliance

Due Date | Return/Form | Period | Applicability
7 January 2026 | GSTR-7 | December 2025 | GST TDS deductors
7 January 2026 | GSTR-8 | December 2025 | E-commerce operators
11 January 2026 | GSTR-1 | December 2025 | Monthly outward supply filers
20 January 2026 | GSTR-3B | December 2025 | Monthly GST return
22/24 January 2026 | GSTR-3B (QRMP) | Oct–Dec 2025 | Based on state category
20 January 2026 | GSTR-5A | December 2025 | OIDAR service providers

GST Composition Scheme
18 January 2026 | CMP-08 | Oct–Dec 2025

TDS/TCS & Income-Tax Compliances

Monthly TDS/TCS Payment
7 January 2026 – Deposit of TDS/TCS for December 2025
(Generally payable by the 7th of the following month)

Quarterly TDS/TCS Returns
15 January 2026 | Form 27EQ (TCS) | Oct–Dec 2025
31 January 2026 | Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q | Oct–Dec 2025

Income-Tax Update
As per CBDT indications, new ITR forms and procedures under the simplified Income-tax framework are expected to be notified by January 2026, ahead of implementation from 1 April 2026.

PF & ESI Compliance

15 January 2026
• EPF contribution payment & return – December 2025
• ESI contribution payment & return – December 2025

(PF and ESI dues are generally payable by the 15th of the subsequent month.)

MCA / ROC Filings

31 January 2026
• Filing of Annual Returns and Financial Statements for FY 2024-25
• Ensure timely submission of AOC-4 and MGT-7 within the extended timeline

LLPs should also verify due dates for Form 11 and other applicable ROC filings based on entity-specific requirements.

Other Important Statutory Compliances

Professional Tax (PT)
Generally payable by 31 January 2026 for December 2025 salary deductions (state-specific rules apply).

Advance Tax
No advance tax installment is due in January; the next installment falls in March 2026.

Consequences of Delayed Compliance – Quick Snapshot

• GST: Late fees and interest on net tax liability
• TDS/TCS: Interest and penalties for late payment or return filing
• PF/ESI: Interest and statutory damages under respective laws

In today’s technology-driven compliance framework, delays rarely go unnoticed. GST filings, TDS payments, PF-ESI contributions, and MCA submissions are closely monitored through integrated systems. Timely compliance is no longer optional—it is essential.

Use this January 2026 Compliance Calendar as a ready reference, plan your filings in advance, and complete all obligations well before due dates. Staying proactive today helps avoid financial exposure, legal complications, and unnecessary stress in the future.