Compliance Calendar for January 2026: Key Statutory Deadlines for Indian Businesses

As we approach the final quarter of the calendar year, January 2026 is turning out as a key month for Indian businesses when it comes to regulatory and statutory compliance. More than 15 important deadlines packed in the month of January, it is crucial for companies to stay focus. From income tax filling and GST submission, to labor law contributions, and company law requirement, there’s a lot of things to manage to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operation. While specific statutory notification for January 2026 have not been issued yet, understanding the expected compliance calendar will help you prepare effectively.
Forgetting these deadlines can result to pay fine, interest charges, and compliance risks that may impact business credibility and operations. This blog outlines the most important compliance dates in January 2026 to help businesses stay ahead and remain compliant.

Income Tax Compliance

Sr. No.	Nature of Compliance	Form	Due Date
1	Issue of TDS Certificate for Tax Deducted u/s 194-IA in month of January 2026	Form 16B	14^th Feb 2026
2	Issue of TDS Certificate for Tax Deducted u/s 194-IB in month of January 2026	Form 16C	14^th Feb 2026
3	Issue of TDS Certificate for Tax Deducted u/s 194M in month of January 2026	Form 16D	14^th Feb 2026
4	Issue of TDS Certificate for Tax Deducted u/s 194S in month of January 2026	Form 16E	14^th Feb 2026
5	Quarterly TDS certificate for Q-4 ending 31^st December 2025	Form 16A	15^th Feb 2026
6	Due date for furnishing by an office of the Government where TDS/TCS for the month of January, 2026 has been paid without the production of a challan.	Form 24G	15^th Feb 2026

GST Compliance

Sr. No.	Nature of Compliance	Form	Due Date
1	Filed by person required to deduct TDS under GST for January 2026	GSTR-7	10th Feb 2026
2	Filed by e-commerce operators required to collect TCS	GSTR-8	10th Feb 2026
3	GST Return for month of January (Other than QRMP scheme)	GSTR-1	11th Feb 2026
4	GST Return for Taxpayer opted for Quarterly filing for QRMPS	GSTR-1	13th Feb 2026
5	GST Return Filed by Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP) for January 2026	GSTR-5	13th Feb 2026
6	GST Return Filed by Input Service Distributor (ISD)	GSTR-6	13th Feb 2026
7	GST Return for month of January 2026	GSTR-3B	20th Feb 2026
8	OIDAR Service providers- outside india are required to file for supplying services to individual/entity in india that are not registered in india	GSTR-5A	20th Feb 2026
9	Summary of outward supplies, ITC claimed, and Aggregate turnover upto INR 5 cr. during previous year and who has opted for Quarterly filing of GSTR-3B Belonging to the states: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep	GSTR-3B	22th Feb 2026
10	Summary of outward supplies, ITC claimed, and net tax payable by taxpayers having an annual Turnover Up to INR 5 Cr in Previous FY But Opted Quarterly Filing Belonging to the states: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Delhi	GSTR-3B	24th Feb 2026
11	QRMP taxpayers- to deposit tax amount for January month 2026	PMT-06	25th Feb 2026
12	Statement of inward supply by person having UIN (Unique Identification Number) for claiming GST	GSTR-11	28th Feb 2026

SEBI Compliance

Sr. No.	Nature of Compliance	Due Date
1	Integrated Filing under SEBI Registration 33(3)(d) of Financials- Financial results + limited Review Report/Auditors Report.	14th Feb 2026

ROC Compliance (Companies & LLP)

Sr. No.	Nature of Compliance	Form	Due Date
1	Annual Return for financial year 2024-25 (If any AGM extension or first AGM held on 31^st Dec 2025	MGT7/7A	28th Feb 2026

ESI and EPF Compliance

Sr. No.	Nature of Compliance	Form	Due Date
1	Payment and ESIC Return for the month of January 2026	ESI Challan	15th Feb 2026
2	Payment and employees provided fund(EPF) Return for the month of January 2026	ECR	15th Feb 2026

Conclusion

The Compliance Calendar for January 2026 includes important deadlines for various business obligations. this include everything from Income Tax to GST, SEBI, ROC, and ESI/EPF filings. Keeping track of these deadline helps business avoid penalties and legal compliance.

If you planning early and filling on time your company can ensure smooth operations, stay compliant and connect with company suggestion without the pressure of last-minute filings.