How many compliance due dates are there in May 2026?

There are 15 statutory due dates in May 2026 for Indian businesses, covering GST, TDS/TCS, payroll and ROC/MCA. They run from the 7th to the 31st of the month.

What is due on 15 May 2026?

On 15 May 2026, 4 filings are due: Form 16A (TDS Certificate) (TDS / TCS, applicable to All Deductors); TCS Return - Form 27EQ (TDS / TCS, applicable to TCS Collectors); EPF / ECR Payment (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=20)); ESIC Contribution (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=10)).

What are the GST due dates in May 2026?

May 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 May 2026?

ESIC Half-Yearly Return is due on 11 May 2026 (Employers (>=10)). EPF / ECR Payment is due on 15 May 2026 (Employers (>=20)). ESIC Contribution is due on 15 May 2026 (Employers (>=10)). Maharashtra Profession Tax (PTRC) is due on 31 May 2026 (MH Employers). Profession tax and labour welfare fund dates shown are for Maharashtra; other states differ.

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

May 2026 carries 15 statutory due dates for Indian businesses, spanning GST, TDS/TCS, payroll and ROC/MCA. 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 4 filings fall due together: Form 16A (TDS Certificate), TCS Return - Form 27EQ, EPF / ECR Payment and ESIC Contribution. Plan the working papers for these a few days ahead - the portals slow noticeably on peak dates.

In total that is 5 GST returns and 2 ROC filings, 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

May 2026

15 compliances

Date	Act	Period	Description	Applicable To
7	TDS / TCS	Apr 2026	TDS / TCS Deposit	All Deductors
10	GST	Apr 2026	GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS)	GST TDS / ECO Operators
11	PF / ESIC	Oct '24 - Mar '26	ESIC Half-Yearly Return	Employers (>=10)
11	GST	Apr 2026	GSTR-1 (Monthly)	Regular Taxpayers
13	GST	Apr 2026	GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD)	NRTP / ISD
15	TDS / TCS	Q4 FY 25-26	Form 16A (TDS Certificate)	All Deductors
15	TDS / TCS	Q4 FY 25-26	TCS Return - Form 27EQ	TCS Collectors
15	PF / ESIC	Apr 2026	EPF / ECR Payment	Employers (>=20)
15	PF / ESIC	Apr 2026	ESIC Contribution	Employers (>=10)
20	GST	Apr 2026	GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A	Regular / OIDAR
25	GST	Apr 2026	PMT-06 (QRMP Tax Payment)	QRMP Taxpayers
30	MCA	FY 2025-26	Form 11 - LLP Annual Return	LLP
30	MCA	Oct '24 - Mar '26	PAS-6 (Half-Yearly)	Unlisted Public Cos
31	TDS / TCS	Q4 FY 25-26	TDS Return (24Q / 26Q / 27Q)	All Deductors
31	Profession Tax	Apr 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.