How many compliance due dates are there in April 2026?

There are 15 statutory due dates in April 2026 for Indian businesses, covering GST, payroll, TDS/TCS and ROC/MCA. They run from the 7th to the 30th of the month.

What is due on 30 April 2026?

On 30 April 2026, 4 filings are due: TDS Payment for March (extended) (TDS / TCS, applicable to All Deductors); Form MSME-1 (Half-Yearly) (MCA, applicable to Companies); GSTR-4 (Composition Annual) (GST, applicable to Composition Dealers); Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC) (Profession Tax, applicable to MH Employers).

What are the GST due dates in April 2026?

April 2026 has 9 GST due dates: GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS) on the 10th, GSTR-1 (Monthly) on the 11th, GSTR-1 / IFF (QRMP) on the 13th, GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD) on the 13th, CMP-08 (Composition) on the 18th, GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A on the 20th, GSTR-3B QRMP - Group A on the 22nd, GSTR-3B QRMP - Group B on the 24th, GSTR-4 (Composition Annual) on the 30th.

When are PF, ESIC and profession tax due in April 2026?

EPF / ECR Payment is due on 15 April 2026 (Employers (>=20)). ESIC Contribution is due on 15 April 2026 (Employers (>=10)). Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC) is due on 30 April 2026 (MH Employers). Profession tax and labour welfare fund dates shown are for Maharashtra; other states differ.

April 2026 Compliance Calendar | GST, TDS, PF & ESIC Due Dates

April 2026 carries 15 statutory due dates for Indian businesses, spanning GST, payroll, TDS/TCS and ROC/MCA. The first falls on the 7th (TCS Payment) and the last on the 30th (Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC)).

The heaviest date is the 30th, when 4 filings fall due together: TDS Payment for March (extended), Form MSME-1 (Half-Yearly), GSTR-4 (Composition Annual) and Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC). Plan the working papers for these a few days ahead - the portals slow noticeably on peak dates.

In total that is 9 GST returns and 1 ROC filing, alongside the recurring TDS deposit and payroll obligations. Dates below are indicative and can shift if CBDT, GSTN, MCA, EPFO or ESIC issue an extension circular.

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Income Tax TDS / TCS GST ROC / MCA PF - ESIC - PT - LWF

April 2026

15 compliances

Date	Act	Period	Description	Applicable To
7	TDS / TCS	Mar 2026	TCS Payment	TCS Collectors
10	GST	Mar 2026	GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS)	GST TDS / ECO Operators
11	GST	Mar 2026	GSTR-1 (Monthly)	Regular Taxpayers
13	GST	Q4 FY 25-26	GSTR-1 / IFF (QRMP)	QRMP Taxpayers
13	GST	Mar 2026	GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD)	NRTP / ISD
15	PF / ESIC	Mar 2026	EPF / ECR Payment	Employers (>=20)
15	PF / ESIC	Mar 2026	ESIC Contribution	Employers (>=10)
18	GST	Q4 FY 25-26	CMP-08 (Composition)	Composition Dealers
20	GST	Mar 2026	GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A	Regular / OIDAR
22	GST	Q4 FY 25-26	GSTR-3B QRMP - Group A	MH, Guj, Kar, TN, AP &c.
24	GST	Q4 FY 25-26	GSTR-3B QRMP - Group B	Delhi, UP, WB, Pun &c.
30	TDS / TCS	Mar 2026	TDS Payment for March (extended)	All Deductors
30	MCA	Oct '24 - Mar '26	Form MSME-1 (Half-Yearly)	Companies
30	GST	FY 2025-26	GSTR-4 (Composition Annual)	Composition Dealers
30	Profession Tax	Mar 2026	Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC)	MH Employers

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Notes: AOC-4, MGT-7 & ADT-1 dates assume the AGM is held on 30 Sep 2026 (the last permissible date - adjust if your AGM is earlier). PT & LWF deadlines are for Maharashtra only; other states differ. Monthly TDS deposit is due the 7th of the following month, except TDS on March deductions which is due 30 April. All dates are indicative and subject to extension circulars by CBDT, GSTN, MCA, EPFO & ESIC.