How many compliance due dates are there in September 2026?

There are 12 statutory due dates in September 2026 for Indian businesses, covering GST, payroll, income tax, TDS/TCS and ROC/MCA. They run from the 7th to the 30th of the month.

What is due on 15 September 2026?

On 15 September 2026, 4 filings are due: Advance Tax - Q2 (45% cumulative) (Income Tax, applicable to All Assessees); EPF / ECR Payment (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=20)); ESIC Contribution (PF / ESIC, applicable to Employers (>=10)); Maharashtra PT (PTRC) Monthly Return & Payment (PT (Maharashtra), applicable to MH Employers (PY liability >= 1 lakh)).

What are the GST due dates in September 2026?

September 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 September 2026?

EPF / ECR Payment is due on 15 September 2026 (Employers (>=20)). ESIC Contribution is due on 15 September 2026 (Employers (>=10)). Maharashtra PT (PTRC) Monthly Return & Payment is due on 15 September 2026 (MH Employers (PY liability >= 1 lakh)). Profession tax and labour welfare fund dates shown are for Maharashtra; other states differ.

September 2026 Compliance Calendar | GST, TDS & PF Due Dates

September 2026 carries 12 statutory due dates for Indian businesses, spanning GST, payroll, income tax, TDS/TCS and ROC/MCA. The first falls on the 7th (TDS / TCS Deposit) and the last on the 30th (Tax Audit Report (Sec 44AB)).

The heaviest date is the 15th, when 4 filings fall due together: Advance Tax - Q2 (45% cumulative), EPF / ECR Payment, ESIC Contribution and Maharashtra PT (PTRC) Monthly Return & Payment. Plan the working papers for these a few days ahead - the portals slow noticeably on peak dates.

In total that is 5 GST returns, 2 income tax items 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

September 2026

12 compliances

Date	Act	Period	Description	Applicable To
7	TDS / TCS	Aug 2026	TDS / TCS Deposit	All Deductors
10	GST	Aug 2026	GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (TDS/TCS)	GST TDS / ECO Operators
11	GST	Aug 2026	GSTR-1 (Monthly)	Regular Taxpayers
13	GST	Aug 2026	GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 (NRTP / ISD)	NRTP / ISD
15	Income Tax	FY 2026-27	Advance Tax - Q2 (45% cumulative)	All Assessees
15	PF / ESIC	Aug 2026	EPF / ECR Payment	Employers (>=20)
15	PF / ESIC	Aug 2026	ESIC Contribution	Employers (>=10)
15	PT (Maharashtra)	Salary paid Aug 2026	Maharashtra PT (PTRC) Monthly Return & Payment	MH Employers (PY liability >= 1 lakh)
20	GST	Aug 2026	GSTR-3B (Monthly) / GSTR-5A	Regular / OIDAR
25	GST	Aug 2026	PMT-06 (QRMP Tax Payment)	QRMP Taxpayers
30	MCA	FY 2025-26	DIR-3 KYC	All Directors
30	Income Tax	AY 2026-27	Tax Audit Report (Sec 44AB)	Audit Cases

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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. Maharashtra PTRC monthly return and payment fall due on the 15th of the month following the month in which salary is paid (Rule 11(3), amended by notification dated 28 Feb 2026); the PTRC annual return is due 15 March and PTEC payment 30 June. 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.