GSTR-1 is designed for businesses to report their outward supplies (sales) of goods and services. It is a monthly or quarterly return that must be filed by taxpayers registered under GST. GSTR-1 must be filed by all taxpayers registered under GST, except those who have opted for the Composition Scheme. In particular, businesses with an aggregate turnover exceeding the threshold limit (which may vary depending on the nature of the business) are mandated to file this return.
Steps of GSTR-1 Filing Monthly Outward Supply Return
Step 1: Click on the GSTIN for which you want to file the GSTR 1.
Step 2: Click on File GST Returns, then select GSTR 1 and the relevant period.
For submitting IFF or GSTR 1 under QRMP in the case where GSTR 1 without E-invoice is applicable, there will be an option to file under QRMP above Step 1, change it to yes. Based on the month in the quarter, GSTZen will automatically determine whether IFF or GSTR 1 needs to be filed based on the month of the quarter. To know more refer to the QRMP article
Choose the method of uploading GSTR-1 i.e. OTP or Username-Password.
Download the auto-populated data from the government portal in the case of GSTR 1 with E-invoice.
Step 3: Upload your Sales Register
You may upload the sales register either through XLS or through Tally
TIP: How to Bulk Upload Sales invoices
Step 4: Enter Documents Issued details
Step 5: Calculate or upload the HSN/SAC Summary
This is optional. If you have provided the HSN/SAC information in the invoices while uploading the sales register, it will be automatically calculated while calculating the GSTZen Summary. If you have not provided the HSN/SAC information while uploading the sales invoices, you may upload the same through the Upload HSN/SAC Summary XLS option.
Step 6: Calculate GSTZen Summary
Step 7: Upload your GSTR 1 to GST Portal and Generate Summary
Enable API Access for that GSTIN in the Government Portal and login to the GST Portal with OTP.
TIP: How to Enable API on Government Portal
Step 8: Review Government Portal Summary
Step 9: File the Return
You can file the return using EVC or DSC.
NOTE: Once submitted, it cannot be changed. So, please check once before you submit
