{"id":195,"date":"2020-03-26T04:42:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T23:12:28","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:47:03","slug":"what-gstr-2-gst-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/","title":{"rendered":"What is GSTR-2 Under GST Return?"},"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\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#What_is_GSTR-2\" >What is GSTR-2?<\/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\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Generally_three_forms_have_to_be_filled_to_fill_GST_returns_It_GSTR-1_starts_with_a_GST_return_filing_All_the_sale_information_has_to_be_given_and_after_that_the_GSTR-2_Fills\" >Generally, three forms have to be filled to fill GST returns. It (GSTR-1) starts with a GST return filing.&nbsp; All the sale information has to be given and after that the GSTR-2 Fills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#GSTR-2\" >GSTR-2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#GSTR-2_also_details_the_supply_in_which_GST_was_paid_by_him_on_reverse_charge_In_GSTR-2_debit_note_and_credit_note_which_is_related_to_tax_period_payable_and_payable_as_per_Customs_Act_Under_GSTR-2_also_present_the_Details_of_purchased_goods_and_services_which_are_received_and_recorded_by_a_person_who_has_GST_registration_Debit_notes_and_credit_notes_should_not_be_found_after_the_10th_but_before_15th_E-commerce_operators_responsible_for_input_service_delivery_non-resident_persons_registered_in_the_composition_scheme_TDS_deducted_and_TCS_collected_do_not_have_to_file_GST_Return_GSTR-1_This_return_is_recorded_electronically_at_the_end_of_the_month_within_15_days_The_details_received_in_Form_GSTR-2A_by_payment_are_automatically_taken_in_GSTR-2_which_can_be_modified_modified_and_deleted\" >GSTR-2 also details the supply in which GST was paid by him on reverse charge. In GSTR-2, debit note and credit note (which is related to tax period), payable and payable as per Customs Act.\n\n\nUnder GSTR-2 also present the Details of purchased goods and services which are received and recorded by a person who has GST registration.\n\n\nDebit notes and credit notes should not be found after the 10th but before 15th.\n\n\nE-commerce operators responsible for input service delivery, non-resident, persons registered in the composition scheme, TDS deducted and TCS collected do not have to file GST Return (GSTR-1).\n\n\nThis return is recorded electronically at the end of the month within 15 days\n\n\nThe details received in Form GSTR-2A by payment are automatically taken in GSTR-2, which can be modified, modified and deleted.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Who_has_to_file_GSTR-2\" >Who has to file GSTR-2?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#In_the_GST_system_everyone_must_fill_GSTR-2_except_those_who_are_composition_schemes_and_some_other_special_category_practitioners_If_directly_stated_whoever_has_filled_GSTR-1_it_is_mandatory_to_fill_GSTR-2_also_Because_after_submitting_GSTR-1_details_of_all_sales_and_Form_GSTR-2_details_of_all_purchases_all_their_details_are_automatically_entered_in_your_account_Form_GSTR-3A_They_should_check_and_submit_the_final_GSTR-3_only_after_submitting_their_tax_liability_till_20_dates\" >In the GST system, everyone must fill GSTR-2, except those who are composition schemes and some other special category practitioners. If directly stated, whoever has filled GSTR-1, it is mandatory to fill GSTR-2 also. Because, after submitting GSTR-1 (details of all sales) and Form GSTR-2 (details of all purchases), all their details are automatically entered in your account Form GSTR-3A. They should check and submit the final GSTR-3 only after submitting their tax liability (till 20 dates).<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Who_has_not_to_need_to_file_GSTR-2\" >Who has not to need to file GSTR-2?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Dealers_registered_under_the_Composition_Scheme_E-Commerce_Operators_Input_Service_Distributors_Non-Resident_dealers_TDS_deductors_Government_departments_or_United_Nations_Offices_that_have_a_Unique_Identification_Number_UIN\" >Dealers registered under the Composition Scheme&nbsp;\n\n\nE-Commerce Operators\n\n\nInput Service Distributors\n\n\nNon-Resident dealers\n\n\nTDS deductors\n\n\nGovernment departments or United Nations Offices that have a Unique Identification Number (UIN).<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Document_Required_for_GSTR-2\" >Document Required for GSTR-2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Receipt_for_all_types_of_purchases_Invoice_for_all_purchases_Since_in_GSTR-2A_you_have_to_check_and_rectify_the_pre-loaded_purchases_you_should_keep_the_receipts_for_all_purchases_made_during_that_month_This_would_include_other_state_and_their_state_transactions_Then_whether_it_is_a_Registered_Businessman_Business_to_Business-B_to_C_or_Registered_Businessman_to_Business_Business_to_Retail-B_to_C_In_this_you_will_also_have_to_give_information_about_discounts_and_non-GST_purchases_Also_keep_receipts_for_whatever_stock_transfer_has_taken_place_between_business_locations_in_your_different_states\" >Receipt for all types of purchases.\n\n\nInvoice for all purchases\n\n\nSince in GSTR-2A you have to check and rectify the pre-loaded purchases, you should keep the receipts for all purchases made during that month.\n\n\nThis would include other state and their state transactions. Then, whether it is a Registered Businessman (Business to Business-B to C) or Registered Businessman to Business (Business to Retail-B to C).\n\n\nIn this, you will also have to give information about discounts and non-GST purchases. Also, keep receipts for whatever stock transfer has taken place between business locations in your different states.<\/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\/what-gstr-2-gst-return\/#Note_GSTR_2_has_been_suspended_so_far_is_GSTR_2_will_not_be_filed_until_a_notification_is_received_by_the_GST_Council\" >Note: GSTR 2 has been suspended so far, is GSTR 2 will not be filed until a notification is received by the GST Council.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GSTR-2\"><\/span><b>What is GSTR-2?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generally_three_forms_have_to_be_filled_to_fill_GST_returns_It_GSTR-1_starts_with_a_GST_return_filing_All_the_sale_information_has_to_be_given_and_after_that_the_GSTR-2_Fills\"><\/span>Generally, three forms have to be filled to fill GST returns. It (GSTR-1) starts with a GST return filing.&nbsp; All the sale information has to be given and after that the GSTR-2 Fills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-2\"><\/span><b>GSTR-2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-2_also_details_the_supply_in_which_GST_was_paid_by_him_on_reverse_charge_In_GSTR-2_debit_note_and_credit_note_which_is_related_to_tax_period_payable_and_payable_as_per_Customs_Act_Under_GSTR-2_also_present_the_Details_of_purchased_goods_and_services_which_are_received_and_recorded_by_a_person_who_has_GST_registration_Debit_notes_and_credit_notes_should_not_be_found_after_the_10th_but_before_15th_E-commerce_operators_responsible_for_input_service_delivery_non-resident_persons_registered_in_the_composition_scheme_TDS_deducted_and_TCS_collected_do_not_have_to_file_GST_Return_GSTR-1_This_return_is_recorded_electronically_at_the_end_of_the_month_within_15_days_The_details_received_in_Form_GSTR-2A_by_payment_are_automatically_taken_in_GSTR-2_which_can_be_modified_modified_and_deleted\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>GSTR-2 also details the supply in which GST was paid by him on reverse charge. In GSTR-2, debit note and credit note (which is related to tax period), payable and payable as per Customs Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Under GSTR-2 also present the Details of purchased goods and services which are received and recorded by a person who has GST registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Debit notes and credit notes should not be found after the 10th but before 15th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>E-commerce operators responsible for input service delivery, non-resident, persons registered in the composition scheme, TDS deducted and TCS collected do not have to file GST Return (GSTR-1).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>This return is recorded electronically at the end of the month within 15 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The details received in Form GSTR-2A by payment are automatically taken in GSTR-2, which can be modified, modified and deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_has_to_file_GSTR-2\"><\/span><b>Who has to file GSTR-2?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_GST_system_everyone_must_fill_GSTR-2_except_those_who_are_composition_schemes_and_some_other_special_category_practitioners_If_directly_stated_whoever_has_filled_GSTR-1_it_is_mandatory_to_fill_GSTR-2_also_Because_after_submitting_GSTR-1_details_of_all_sales_and_Form_GSTR-2_details_of_all_purchases_all_their_details_are_automatically_entered_in_your_account_Form_GSTR-3A_They_should_check_and_submit_the_final_GSTR-3_only_after_submitting_their_tax_liability_till_20_dates\"><\/span>In the GST system, everyone must fill GSTR-2, except those who are composition schemes and some other special category practitioners. If directly stated, whoever has filled GSTR-1, it is mandatory to fill GSTR-2 also. Because, after submitting GSTR-1 (details of all sales) and Form GSTR-2 (details of all purchases), all their details are automatically entered in your account Form GSTR-3A. They should check and submit the final GSTR-3 only after submitting their tax liability (till 20 dates).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_has_not_to_need_to_file_GSTR-2\"><\/span><b>Who has not to need to file GSTR-2?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealers_registered_under_the_Composition_Scheme_E-Commerce_Operators_Input_Service_Distributors_Non-Resident_dealers_TDS_deductors_Government_departments_or_United_Nations_Offices_that_have_a_Unique_Identification_Number_UIN\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Dealers registered under the Composition Scheme&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>E-Commerce Operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Input Service Distributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-Resident dealers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>TDS deductors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Government departments or United Nations Offices that have a Unique Identification Number (UIN).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Required_for_GSTR-2\"><\/span><b>Document Required for GSTR-2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Receipt_for_all_types_of_purchases_Invoice_for_all_purchases_Since_in_GSTR-2A_you_have_to_check_and_rectify_the_pre-loaded_purchases_you_should_keep_the_receipts_for_all_purchases_made_during_that_month_This_would_include_other_state_and_their_state_transactions_Then_whether_it_is_a_Registered_Businessman_Business_to_Business-B_to_C_or_Registered_Businessman_to_Business_Business_to_Retail-B_to_C_In_this_you_will_also_have_to_give_information_about_discounts_and_non-GST_purchases_Also_keep_receipts_for_whatever_stock_transfer_has_taken_place_between_business_locations_in_your_different_states\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Receipt for all types of purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Invoice for all purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Since in GSTR-2A you have to check and rectify the pre-loaded purchases, you should keep the receipts for all purchases made during that month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>This would include other state and their state transactions. Then, whether it is a Registered Businessman (Business to Business-B to C) or Registered Businessman to Business (Business to Retail-B to C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In this, you will also have to give information about discounts and non-GST purchases. Also, keep receipts for whatever stock transfer has taken place between business locations in your different states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_GSTR_2_has_been_suspended_so_far_is_GSTR_2_will_not_be_filed_until_a_notification_is_received_by_the_GST_Council\"><\/span><b>Note: GSTR 2 has been suspended so far, is GSTR 2 will not be filed until a notification is received by the GST Council.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the process of filing GST returns, the second number comes from Form GSTR-2. Earlier, we have already known the process of filing Form GSTR-1. 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