How many compliance due dates are there in August 2026?

There are 9 statutory due dates in August 2026 for Indian businesses, covering GST, payroll and TDS/TCS. They run from the 7th to the 31st of the month.

What is due on 15 August 2026?

On 15 August 2026, 2 filings are due: EPF / ECR Payment (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=20)); ESIC Contribution (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=10)).

What are the GST due dates in August 2026?

August 2026 has 5 GST due dates: GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS) on the 10th, GSTR-1 (Monthly) on the 11th, GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD) on the 13th, GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A on the 20th, PMT-06 (QRMP Tax Payment) on the 25th.

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

EPF / ECR Payment is due on 15 August 2026 (Employers (>=20)). ESIC Contribution is due on 15 August 2026 (Employers (>=10)). Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC) is due on 31 August 2026 (MH Employers). Profession tax and labour welfare fund dates shown are for Maharashtra; other states differ.

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

August 2026 carries 9 statutory due dates for Indian businesses, spanning GST, payroll and TDS/TCS. The first falls on the 7th (TDS / TCS Deposit) and the last on the 31st (Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC)).

The heaviest date is the 15th, when 2 filings fall due together: EPF / ECR Payment and ESIC Contribution. Plan the working papers for these a few days ahead - the portals slow noticeably on peak dates.

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August 2026

9 compliances

Date	Act	Period	Description	Applicable To
7	TDS / TCS	Jul 2026	TDS / TCS Deposit	All Deductors
10	GST	Jul 2026	GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS)	GST TDS / ECO Operators
11	GST	Jul 2026	GSTR-1 (Monthly)	Regular Taxpayers
13	GST	Jul 2026	GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD)	NRTP / ISD
15	PF / ESIC	Jul 2026	EPF / ECR Payment	Employers (>=20)
15	PF / ESIC	Jul 2026	ESIC Contribution	Employers (>=10)
20	GST	Jul 2026	GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A	Regular / OIDAR
25	GST	Jul 2026	PMT-06 (QRMP Tax Payment)	QRMP Taxpayers
31	Profession Tax	Jul 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.