{"id":177,"date":"2020-03-02T12:03:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T06:33:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:47:12","slug":"a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Know all about GSTR 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Introduction\" >Introduction:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#GSTR_4_is_a_return_dealing_with_the_purchase_details_which_is_based_on_the_quarterly_system_It_means_the_taxpayers_have_to_file_this_return_four_times_per_year_The_GSTR_4_return_is_to_be_filed_by_the_taxpayers_who_have_registered_himself_as_the_composition_dealers_under_the_GST_portal\" >GSTR 4 is a return dealing with the purchase details which is based on the quarterly system. It means the taxpayers have to file this return four times per year. The GSTR 4 return is to be filed by the taxpayers who have registered himself as the composition dealers under the GST portal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Every_year_a_general_taxpayer_needs_to_file_3_returns_every_month_namely_GSTR_1_GSTR_2_and_GSTR_3_Similarly_a_taxpayer_registered_as_a_composite_dealer_will_have_to_pay_a_single_return_that_is_GSTR_4_According_to_the_Government_the_composition_dealers_will_be_defined_as_small_traders_whose_annual_turnover_will_be_below_15_crore_rupees\" >Every year a general taxpayer needs to file 3 returns every month namely GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3. Similarly, a taxpayer registered as a composite dealer will have to pay a single return that is GSTR 4. According to the Government, the composition dealers will be defined as small traders whose annual turnover will be below 1.5 crore rupees.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Why_GSTR_4_was_introduced\" >Why GSTR 4 was introduced?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#According_to_the_GST_law_the_GSTR_4_return_is_filed_by_the_composite_dealers_whose_annual_turnover_is_less_than_Rs15_crore_The_Government_states_that_these_dealers_are_small_traders_and_have_to_go_through_the_complications_and_compliances_for_filing_their_returns_This_can_make_the_small_traders_bear_some_expenses_Hence_the_government_introduced_the_GSTR_4_that_needs_to_be_filed_quarterly_each_year\" >According to the GST law, the GSTR 4 return is filed by the composite dealers whose annual turnover is less than Rs.1.5 crore. The Government states that these dealers are small traders and have to go through the complications and compliances for filing their returns. This can make the small traders bear some expenses. Hence, the government introduced the GSTR 4 that needs to be filed quarterly each year.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Who_is_liable_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return\" >Who is liable to file the GSTR 4 return?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Only_the_taxpayers_who_are_registered_as_composition_dealers_with_an_annual_turnover_of_less_than_Rs15_crore_are_required_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return_A_general_taxpayer_does_not_need_to_file_the_GSTR_4_Unlike_the_normal_taxpayers_the_composite_dealers_have_to_file_only_one_return_which_is_GSTR_4\" >Only the taxpayers, who are registered as composition dealers with an annual turnover of less than Rs.1.5 crore, are required to file the GSTR 4 return. A general taxpayer does not need to file the GSTR 4. Unlike the normal taxpayers, the composite dealers have to file only one return which is GSTR 4.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#What_is_the_due_date_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return\" >What is the due date for filing the GSTR 4 return?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#The_GSTR_4_is_to_be_filled_on_a_gap_of_3_months_that_means_at_the_end_of_every_quarter_The_due_date_set_by_the_government_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_is_the_18th_of_the_subsequent_month_after_the_end_of_the_quarter\" >The GSTR 4 is to be filled on a gap of 3 months that means at the end of every quarter. The due date set by the government for filing the GSTR 4 return is the 18th of the subsequent month after the end of the quarter.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#If_the_composite_dealers_fail_to_file_the_return_on_its_due_date_then_he_will_be_liable_to_pay_the_penalty_amount\" >If the composite dealers fail to file the return on its due date, then he will be liable to pay the penalty amount.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Can_we_revise_the_GSTR_4_return\" >Can we revise the GSTR 4 return?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#No_it_is_not_possible_to_make_any_changes_in_the_GSTR_4_return_The_taxpayer_will_not_get_any_opportunity_to_review_the_GSTR_4_However_if_they_have_made_any_mistake_in_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_it_can_only_be_rectified_while_filing_the_next_return_in_the_next_quarter_Penalties_faced_for_late_Return_Filing\" >No, it is not possible to make any changes in the GSTR 4 return. The taxpayer will not get any opportunity to review the GSTR 4. However, if they have made any mistake in filing the GSTR 4 return, it can only be rectified while filing the next return in the next quarter.&nbsp; Penalties faced for late Return Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#If_the_taxpayers_fail_to_submit_the_return_on_its_due_date_then_he_will_be_charged_late_fine_as_discussed_below_Rs50_per_day_after_the_failure_of_filing_the_GSTR_4_earlier_it_was_Rs200_per_day_In_case_of_filing_a_Nil_return_the_taxpayer_will_be_charged_Rs20_per_day_The_maximum_amount_charged_as_penalty_fee_cannot_exceed_Rs5000_If_the_taxpayers_have_not_filed_his_return_he_wont_be_able_to_file_the_next_return_in_the_subsequent_month_So_GST_Return_Filing_on_its_due_date_is_necessary_for_avoiding_the_penalties_and_late_fines_For_filing_the_returns_you_must_be_registered_on_the_GST_Portal_In_case_you_are_not_registered_follow_Legal_Salaah_to_get_the_best_facility_for_GST_Registration_Online\" >If the taxpayers fail to submit the return on its due date, then he will be charged late fine as discussed below:\n\n\nRs.50 per day after the failure of filing the GSTR 4 (earlier, it was Rs.200 per day)\n\n\nIn case of filing a Nil return, the taxpayer will be charged Rs.20 per day.\n\n\nThe maximum amount charged as penalty fee cannot exceed Rs.5000.&nbsp;\n\n\nIf the taxpayers have not filed his return, he won\u2019t be able to file the next return in the subsequent month.\n\nSo, GST Return Filing on its due date is necessary for avoiding the penalties and late fines. For filing the returns you must be registered on the GST Portal. In case you are not registered follow Legal Salaah to get the best facility for GST Registration Online.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Procedures_to_be_followed_for_filing_GSTR_4\" >Procedures to be followed for filing GSTR 4<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#GSTR_4_returns_can_be_easily_filled_through_the_GST_Portal_We_have_discussed_the_steps_below_that_will_help_you_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return\" >GSTR 4 returns can be easily filled through the GST Portal. We have discussed the steps below that will help you to file the GSTR 4 return.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_1_At_first_you_need_to_login_to_the_official_GST_Portal\" >Step 1: At first, you need to login to the official GST Portal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#_Step_2_Select_the_%E2%80%9CReturn_Dashboard%E2%80%9D_option_from_the_screen_appeared\" >&nbsp; Step 2: Select the \u201cReturn Dashboard\u201d option from the screen appeared.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_3_Fill_the_Financial_year_and_the_Return_Filing_Period_of_which_you_need_to_file_the_return\" >Step 3: Fill the Financial year and the Return Filing Period of which you need to file the return.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_4_Now_look_at_the_option_that_says_%E2%80%9CQuarterly_returns_for_a_registered_person_opting_for_composition_levy_GSTR_4%E2%80%9D_and_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CPrepare_Online%E2%80%9D_option_on_it\" >Step 4: Now, look at the option that says \u201cQuarterly returns for a registered person opting for composition levy (GSTR 4)\u201d and click on the \u201cPrepare Online\u201d option on it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_5_You_need_to_fill_all_the_questions_with_%E2%80%98Yes_or_%E2%80%98No_Click_on_the_options_as_per_your_requirement_Then_click_on_Next\" >Step 5: You need to fill all the questions with \u2018Yes\u2019 or \u2018No\u2019. Click on the options as per your requirement. Then, click on Next.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_6_After_that_some_tables_will_appear_on_the_screen_Click_on_each_of_the_following_and_enter_the_required_details\" >Step 6:&nbsp; After that, some tables will appear on the screen. Click on each of the following and enter the required details.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-gstr-4\/#Step_7_Once_all_the_details_are_filled_you_need_to_click_on_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_File%E2%80%9D_Now_you_are_all_set_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_online\" >Step 7: Once all the details are filled, you need to click on \u201cProceed to File\u201d. Now you are all set for filing the GSTR 4 return online.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction:&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR_4_is_a_return_dealing_with_the_purchase_details_which_is_based_on_the_quarterly_system_It_means_the_taxpayers_have_to_file_this_return_four_times_per_year_The_GSTR_4_return_is_to_be_filed_by_the_taxpayers_who_have_registered_himself_as_the_composition_dealers_under_the_GST_portal\"><\/span>GSTR 4 is a return dealing with the purchase details which is based on the quarterly system. It means the taxpayers have to file this return four times per year. The GSTR 4 return is to be filed by the taxpayers who have registered himself as the composition dealers under the GST portal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_year_a_general_taxpayer_needs_to_file_3_returns_every_month_namely_GSTR_1_GSTR_2_and_GSTR_3_Similarly_a_taxpayer_registered_as_a_composite_dealer_will_have_to_pay_a_single_return_that_is_GSTR_4_According_to_the_Government_the_composition_dealers_will_be_defined_as_small_traders_whose_annual_turnover_will_be_below_15_crore_rupees\"><\/span>Every year a general taxpayer needs to file 3 returns every month namely GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3. Similarly, a taxpayer registered as a composite dealer will have to pay a single return that is GSTR 4. According to the Government, the composition dealers will be defined as small traders whose annual turnover will be below 1.5 crore rupees.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_GSTR_4_was_introduced\"><\/span><b>Why GSTR 4 was introduced?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><b><br \/><\/b><\/h5>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_the_GST_law_the_GSTR_4_return_is_filed_by_the_composite_dealers_whose_annual_turnover_is_less_than_Rs15_crore_The_Government_states_that_these_dealers_are_small_traders_and_have_to_go_through_the_complications_and_compliances_for_filing_their_returns_This_can_make_the_small_traders_bear_some_expenses_Hence_the_government_introduced_the_GSTR_4_that_needs_to_be_filed_quarterly_each_year\"><\/span>According to the GST law, the GSTR 4 return is filed by the composite dealers whose annual turnover is less than Rs.1.5 crore. The Government states that these dealers are small traders and have to go through the complications and compliances for filing their returns. This can make the small traders bear some expenses. Hence, the government introduced the GSTR 4 that needs to be filed quarterly each year.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_liable_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return\"><\/span><b>Who is liable to file the GSTR 4 return?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><b><br \/><\/b><\/h5>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_the_taxpayers_who_are_registered_as_composition_dealers_with_an_annual_turnover_of_less_than_Rs15_crore_are_required_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return_A_general_taxpayer_does_not_need_to_file_the_GSTR_4_Unlike_the_normal_taxpayers_the_composite_dealers_have_to_file_only_one_return_which_is_GSTR_4\"><\/span>Only the taxpayers, who are registered as composition dealers with an annual turnover of less than Rs.1.5 crore, are required to file the GSTR 4 return. A general taxpayer does not need to file the GSTR 4. Unlike the normal taxpayers, the composite dealers have to file only one return which is GSTR 4.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_due_date_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return\"><\/span><b>What is the due date for filing the GSTR 4 return?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><b><br \/><\/b><\/h5>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_GSTR_4_is_to_be_filled_on_a_gap_of_3_months_that_means_at_the_end_of_every_quarter_The_due_date_set_by_the_government_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_is_the_18th_of_the_subsequent_month_after_the_end_of_the_quarter\"><\/span>The GSTR 4 is to be filled on a gap of 3 months that means at the end of every quarter. The due date set by the government for filing the GSTR 4 return is the 18th of the subsequent month after the end of the quarter.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_composite_dealers_fail_to_file_the_return_on_its_due_date_then_he_will_be_liable_to_pay_the_penalty_amount\"><\/span>If the composite dealers fail to file the return on its due date, then he will be liable to pay the penalty amount.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_revise_the_GSTR_4_return\"><\/span><b>Can we revise the GSTR 4 return?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><b><br \/><\/b><\/h5>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_it_is_not_possible_to_make_any_changes_in_the_GSTR_4_return_The_taxpayer_will_not_get_any_opportunity_to_review_the_GSTR_4_However_if_they_have_made_any_mistake_in_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_it_can_only_be_rectified_while_filing_the_next_return_in_the_next_quarter_Penalties_faced_for_late_Return_Filing\"><\/span>No, it is not possible to make any changes in the GSTR 4 return. The taxpayer will not get any opportunity to review the GSTR 4. However, if they have made any mistake in filing the GSTR 4 return, it can only be rectified while filing the next return in the next quarter.&nbsp;<br \/>Penalties faced for late Return Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_taxpayers_fail_to_submit_the_return_on_its_due_date_then_he_will_be_charged_late_fine_as_discussed_below_Rs50_per_day_after_the_failure_of_filing_the_GSTR_4_earlier_it_was_Rs200_per_day_In_case_of_filing_a_Nil_return_the_taxpayer_will_be_charged_Rs20_per_day_The_maximum_amount_charged_as_penalty_fee_cannot_exceed_Rs5000_If_the_taxpayers_have_not_filed_his_return_he_wont_be_able_to_file_the_next_return_in_the_subsequent_month_So_GST_Return_Filing_on_its_due_date_is_necessary_for_avoiding_the_penalties_and_late_fines_For_filing_the_returns_you_must_be_registered_on_the_GST_Portal_In_case_you_are_not_registered_follow_Legal_Salaah_to_get_the_best_facility_for_GST_Registration_Online\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>If the taxpayers fail to submit the return on its due date, then he will be charged late fine as discussed below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Rs.50 per day after the failure of filing the GSTR 4 (earlier, it was Rs.200 per day)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In case of filing a Nil return, the taxpayer will be charged Rs.20 per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum amount charged as penalty fee cannot exceed Rs.5000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If the taxpayers have not filed his return, he won\u2019t be able to file the next return in the subsequent month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, GST Return Filing on its due date is necessary for avoiding the penalties and late fines. For filing the returns you must be registered on the GST Portal. In case you are not registered follow Legal Salaah to get the best facility for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-registration-online.html\" target=\"_blank\">GST Registration Online<\/a>.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><b><br \/><\/b><\/h5>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedures_to_be_followed_for_filing_GSTR_4\"><\/span><b>Procedures to be followed for filing GSTR 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><b><br \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR_4_returns_can_be_easily_filled_through_the_GST_Portal_We_have_discussed_the_steps_below_that_will_help_you_to_file_the_GSTR_4_return\"><\/span>GSTR 4 returns can be easily filled through the GST Portal. We have discussed the steps below that will help you to file the GSTR 4 return.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_At_first_you_need_to_login_to_the_official_GST_Portal\"><\/span><b>Step 1: <\/b>At first, you need to login to the official GST Portal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Step_2_Select_the_%E2%80%9CReturn_Dashboard%E2%80%9D_option_from_the_screen_appeared\"><\/span>&nbsp;<br \/><b>Step 2: <\/b>Select the \u201cReturn Dashboard\u201d option from the screen appeared.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Fill_the_Financial_year_and_the_Return_Filing_Period_of_which_you_need_to_file_the_return\"><\/span><b>Step 3:<\/b> Fill the Financial year and the Return Filing Period of which you need to file the return.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Now_look_at_the_option_that_says_%E2%80%9CQuarterly_returns_for_a_registered_person_opting_for_composition_levy_GSTR_4%E2%80%9D_and_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CPrepare_Online%E2%80%9D_option_on_it\"><\/span><b>Step 4:<\/b> Now, look at the option that says \u201cQuarterly returns for a registered person opting for composition levy (GSTR 4)\u201d and click on the \u201cPrepare Online\u201d option on it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_You_need_to_fill_all_the_questions_with_%E2%80%98Yes_or_%E2%80%98No_Click_on_the_options_as_per_your_requirement_Then_click_on_Next\"><\/span><b>Step 5:<\/b> You need to fill all the questions with \u2018<b><font color=\"#ff0000\">Yes<\/font><\/b>\u2019 or \u2018<b><font color=\"#ff0000\">No<\/font><\/b>\u2019. Click on the options as per your requirement. Then, click on Next.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_After_that_some_tables_will_appear_on_the_screen_Click_on_each_of_the_following_and_enter_the_required_details\"><\/span><b>Step 6:<\/b>&nbsp; After that, some tables will appear on the screen. Click on each of the following and enter the required details.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Once_all_the_details_are_filled_you_need_to_click_on_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_File%E2%80%9D_Now_you_are_all_set_for_filing_the_GSTR_4_return_online\"><\/span><b>Step 7:<\/b> Once all the details are filled, you need to click on \u201cProceed to File\u201d. 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