COMPLIANCE CALENDAR APRIL 2026
As we step into the first quarter of the financial year, April 2026 marks a crucial period for businesses, tax professionals, and compliance teams. With various statutory obligations, tax filing deadlines, and regulatory requirements lined up, staying on top of your compliance calendar is more important than ever.
In this blog post, we provide a comprehensive overview of all the key compliance deadlines for month of April, 2026, including GST filings, TDS payments, income tax due dates, ROC filings, and other statutory requirements relevant to businesses and professionals across India. Whether you’re a small business owner, a startup founder, or a corporate CFO, this guide will help ensure that your organization remains fully compliant and avoids penalties for missed deadlines. Overall, it includes deadlines of income tax, GST, SEBI, ROC, and labor laws (ESI & PF) to help you manage your compliance requirements efficiently.
By following these dates, you can avoid problems and keep your business running smoothly.
GST Related Compliance
| Due Date | Return/FORM | DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS |
| 10-Apr-26 | GSTR-7 (TDS under GST) | Monthly return for TDS deducted under GST by notified deductors |
| 10-Apr-26 | GSTR-8 (TCS under GST) | Statement of supplies made through ecommerce platform and TCS collected 11- |
| 11-Apr-26 | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | Statement of outward supplies (turnover > ₹5 Cr or non-QRMP taxpayers) |
| 13-Apr-26 | GSTR-1 (Quarterly – QRMP) | Invoice details of outward supplies for QRMP taxpayers (IFF, if applicable) 13- |
| 13-Apr-26 | GSTR-5 (NRTP) | Return by Non-Resident Taxable Persons |
| 13-Apr-26 | GSTR-6 (Monthly) | Distribution of eligible ITC by Input Service Distributor 14- |
| 18-Apr-26 | CMP-08 (Composition Scheme) | Quarterly tax payment by composition taxpayers 20- |
| 20-Apr-26 | GSTR-5A (Monthly) | Return by OIDAR service providers 20- |
| 20-Apr-26 | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | Monthly summary return of outward supplies and ITC |
| 20-Apr-26 | GSTR-3B (Quarterly Scheme) | Summary return filed on a quarterly basis under the QRMP Scheme |
| 20-Apr-26 | PMT-06 | GST payment for taxpayers under QRMP Scheme |
| 20-Apr-26 | ITC-04 | Disclosure of goods sent to and received from job workers |
| 20-Apr-26 | GSTR-11 | Statement of inward supplies by persons having UIN |
INCOME TAX Compliance
| Due Date | Return/FORM | DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS |
| 30-Apr-26 | Deposit of TDS/TCS (Challan) | Deposit of TDS/TCS deducted for March 2026 |
| 14-Apr-26 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B / 16C / 16D / 16E) | Due date for issuing TDS certificates for tax deducted under sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S. |
| 15-Apr-26 | Form 24G | Statement by Government offices where TDS/TCS is paid without challan COMPLIANCE CALENDAR APRIL 2026 B R Maheswari & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Tax Advisory Services |
| 15-Apr-26 | Issue of TDS Certificates u/s 194-IA / 194-IB / 194M / 194S | Due date for issuance of TDS certificates for March |
| 30-Apr-26 | TDS Payment – 194-IA / 194-IB / 194M / 194S | Challan-cum-statement for TDS deducted in March 2026 |
| 30-Apr-26 | TDS/TCS Payment | Final due date for depositing TDS/TCS liability for the month of March 2026. |
| 30-Apr-26 | Form 24G | Statement to be furnished by Government offices where TDS/TCS is paid without production of a challan |
| 30-Apr-26 | Challan-cum-Statement (Form 26QB / 26QC / 26QD / 26QE) | Due date for furnishing challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S |
| 30-Apr-26 | Form 15G / 15H Uploading | Due date for uploading declarations received in Form 15G / 15H from recipients for non-deduction of TDS (Banks, Insurance Companies, etc.). COMPLIANCE CALENDAR APRIL 2026 B R Maheswari & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Tax Advisory Services |
EPF & ESIC Compliance
| Due Date | Return/FORM | DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS |
| 15-Apr-26 | PF ECR Mar | Monthly remittance of employee & employer PF contributions |
| 15-Apr-26 | ESI Return | Monthly ESI contribution payment |
FEMA Compliance
| Due Date | Return/FORM | DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS |
| 7-Apr-26 | ECB-2 Return (External Commercial Borrowing) | Monthly return by Indian borrowers having nonresident lenders |
SEBI
| Due Date | DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS |
| 1-Apr-26 | Implementation of new valuation methods for physical gold & silver based on spot prices |
| 2-Apr-26 | Deadline for direct demat credit (30-day window for investor service requests) |
| 6-Apr-26 | implement revised pledge/invocation mechanisms |
| 30-Apr-26 | Filing of Statement of GrievanceRedressal |
CONCLUSION
The Compliance Calendar for April 2026 is a useful guide that helps business and the professionals in remembering important filing dates. Filling everything on time not just saves you from paying penalties but also shows good governance and trust with regulators.
Keep a regular check on deadlines, maintain proper documentation, and set up reminders for smooth compliance management.
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