What is an affordable GST filing service? An affordable GST filing service handles your monthly GST returns for a fixed monthly fee instead of a charge for each return. A regular small business files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B every month (or quarterly under QRMP), plus nil returns in months with no sales. A fixed fee makes the cost predictable, but it is only cheaper than per-return billing if the plan covers what you actually need. At Tax Garden, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing starts at Rs 1,500 a month.
This guide explains what a monthly GST filing fee should cover, what usually costs extra, and how to work out whether a flat plan is cheaper for your business. Want your number straight away? Use the GST filing cost estimator and send the result to us on WhatsApp for a written quote.
What a GST Filing Fee Should Cover
Every regular GST taxpayer has the same core monthly work:
- GSTR-1: invoice-wise outward supplies, due on the 11th (or the 13th after the quarter under QRMP)
- GSTR-3B: the summary return where tax is paid, due on the 20th (22nd or 24th after the quarter under QRMP)
- ITC reconciliation: matching your purchase register against GSTR-2B and acting on supplier invoices in IMS before filing GSTR-3B
- Nil returns in any month with no sales or purchases
In a month with nothing to report, you can file a nil GSTR-3B or nil GSTR-1 yourself by SMS from the registered mobile number, verified by OTP (CGST Rule 67A). So ask any provider whether nil months are billed at the full monthly fee.
Other work comes up less often and is often priced separately: the annual return (GSTR-9, mandatory above Rs 2 crore turnover) and GSTR-9C (above Rs 5 crore), replies to GST notices, LUT filing for exporters, registration amendments and refund applications. For the full monthly cycle, see our GST return filing guide for proprietors.
Tax Garden's GST Filing Prices
All prices are per month unless stated. The scope of each plan is also set out on our online GST return filing service page.
| Plan or service | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing | Rs 1,500 (up to 100 transactions), Rs 3,000 (up to 225), Rs 5,000 (up to 500) | Monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B only; above 500 transactions, quoted between Rs 5,000 and Rs 11,000 |
| Retail Shops GST Package | Rs 2,100 (Rs 21,420 a year if paid annually) | GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B (up to 100 transactions) plus TDS filings (up to 200 transactions); GSTR-9 not included |
| Compliance Standard | Rs 6,200 | GST and TDS filings, ROC compliance and ITR |
| Compliance + Payroll | Rs 12,500 | Adds payroll, PF, ESI and professional tax |
| Multi-GSTIN / Scale | Rs 17,600 | Several GSTINs, with multi-GSTIN reconciliation |
Priced separately:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| GSTR-9 (turnover Rs 2 to 5 crore) | Rs 7,000 |
| GSTR-9C (turnover Rs 5 to 10 crore) | Rs 14,000 |
| GSTR-9C (turnover above Rs 10 crore) | Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000, quoted |
| GST notice reply | Rs 3,500 per reply |
| LUT filing | Rs 1,000 |
| GST registration amendment | Rs 1,000 |
| GST cancellation or revocation | Rs 1,500 |
| GST refund application | Rs 15,000 |
| E-way bill compliance | Rs 1,000 a month |
Filings come with same-day acknowledgements, and Kavach covers up to Rs 50,000 in service charges for clerical errors made by our team.
Which plan fits your filing load
- Up to 100 invoices a month, GST only: GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing at Rs 1,500.
- Shop or trader that also deducts TDS on rent or contractors: Retail Shops GST Package at Rs 2,100, which adds TDS filings up to 200 transactions.
- Busy months above 100 invoices: the Rs 3,000 tier (up to 225) or Rs 5,000 tier (up to 500), so the fee follows your volume.
- Private limited company needing ROC and ITR as well: Compliance Standard at Rs 6,200.
- Staff on payroll or several GSTINs: Compliance + Payroll at Rs 12,500, or Multi-GSTIN / Scale at Rs 17,600.
Not sure which tier you fall in? Share last month's invoice count through our GST filing service page and we will confirm the plan in writing before you start.
GST Filing Charges per Month: A Quick Calculator
To work out what GST filing will cost you each month, without guessing:
- Count last month's transactions (sales and purchase invoices, credit and debit notes). This picks your tier: Rs 1,500 up to 100, Rs 3,000 up to 225, Rs 5,000 up to 500.
- Add TDS if you deduct it on rent or contractors. The Retail Shops GST Package at Rs 2,100 covers GST up to 100 transactions plus TDS up to 200.
- Spread the annual return over 12 months if your turnover is above Rs 2 crore. A Rs 7,000 GSTR-9 adds about Rs 583 a month.
GST filing cost estimator
Move the slider to last month's invoice count to see your monthly fee.
Suggested plan
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing (up to 100 transactions)
Annual return
GSTR-9 is optional up to Rs 2 crore turnover, so nothing added.
Rs 1,500 a month
Estimate from our published prices. Your written quote confirms the final scope.
Or use these worked examples:
| Example business | Monthly GST tier | Annual return per month | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop with 60 transactions, turnover Rs 80 lakh | Rs 1,500 | Not mandatory | Rs 1,500 |
| Trader with 180 transactions, turnover Rs 3 crore | Rs 3,000 | Rs 583 (GSTR-9 at Rs 7,000) | About Rs 3,583 |
| Distributor with 450 transactions, turnover Rs 4.5 crore | Rs 5,000 | Rs 583 (GSTR-9 at Rs 7,000) | About Rs 5,583 |
For what the free portal route, a CA under ICAI's fee scale and software each cost, see GST filing cost for small business. To work out the GST on an invoice itself, use our GST calculator. To see what a missed due date would add, try the late fee and penalty calculator.
Is a Flat Fee Cheaper Than Paying Per Return?
Not always. A worked example with illustrative figures shows how to compare. For a provider-by-provider view, see best GST filing service in India: managed service vs software.
A trader files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B monthly with about 80 invoices a month, and also files quarterly TDS returns for rent and contractor payments.
| Per-return arrangement (illustrative) | Tax Garden Retail Shops GST Package | |
|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B | Rs 1,200 a month = Rs 14,400 a year | Included |
| Quarterly TDS returns | Rs 1,000 per quarter = Rs 4,000 a year | Included |
| Annual cost | Rs 18,400 | Rs 25,200 if paid monthly, or Rs 21,420 paid annually |
Here the per-return arrangement is cheaper on fees alone. A plan earns its cost when the work it includes would otherwise be billed separately or done badly: monthly GSTR-2B reconciliation, IMS review before the 14th, and catching GSTR-1 errors through GSTR-1A before GSTR-3B is filed, since GSTR-3B sales figures can no longer be edited. A business that only needs GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B with under 100 transactions pays Rs 1,500 a month with us, or Rs 18,000 a year.
Plug in your own quotes. If you have several GSTINs, payroll or ROC filings too, compare against a bundled plan rather than a GST-only one.
Why Some GST Filing Prices Start at Rs 199 or Rs 499
Search results for cheap GST filing show headline prices as low as Rs 199 or Rs 499. A low starting price can be fair, but check what it actually covers before you compare it with a flat monthly fee:
- Per invoice or flat? Some prices cover only the first few invoices and add a charge for each one after that. As an illustration, a Rs 199 base covering 10 invoices plus Rs 20 for each extra invoice comes to Rs 1,599 for 80 invoices and Rs 1,999 for 100.
- One return or both? Check whether the price covers GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, or just one of them.
- Per month or per return? Rs 499 a return for two returns a month is Rs 998 a month, or Rs 11,976 a year.
- Is reconciliation included? Matching purchases against GSTR-2B and reviewing IMS before GSTR-3B is the work that protects your input tax credit. A filing-only price often leaves it out.
Ask every provider for a written monthly total for your actual invoice count, then compare that number. Our tiers are flat: Rs 1,500 covers GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for up to 100 transactions, with no per-invoice charge inside the tier.
What a Late GSTR-3B Costs Compared With the Fee
The lowest-cost plan is the one that files on time. These are the late fees for GSTR-3B from the June 2021 tax period onwards, shown as CGST and SGST together:
| Your situation | Late fee per day | Maximum late fee per return |
|---|---|---|
| Nil return (no tax payable) | Rs 20 | Rs 500 |
| Turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 50 | Rs 2,000 |
| Turnover above Rs 1.5 crore and up to Rs 5 crore | Rs 50 | Rs 5,000 |
| Turnover above Rs 5 crore | Rs 50 | Rs 10,000 |
One GSTR-3B filed 40 days late by a business with turnover under Rs 1.5 crore costs Rs 2,000 in late fee alone (40 days x Rs 50, which hits the cap). That is more than a month's Rs 1,500 filing fee, before 18% interest on any tax paid late.
Repeated misses cost more than late fees. If a monthly filer does not furnish returns for a continuous period of six months, or a quarterly (QRMP) filer for two tax periods, the officer can cancel the GST registration under Section 29(2)(c) of the CGST Act read with Rule 21.
What to Compare Between Providers
Prices on provider websites change often, so compare written quotes on these points rather than headline numbers:
| Question to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Which returns are included, and up to how many transactions? | Transaction-based tiers can move you to a higher price in busy months |
| Is GSTR-2B and IMS reconciliation done every month? | Credit claimed on invoices not in GSTR-2B must be reversed with interest |
| Are amendments and GSTR-1A corrections included? | GSTR-3B sales figures are locked to GSTR-1, so corrections must happen in GSTR-1A |
| Are notice replies and the annual return extra? | These are the most common add-on charges |
| Who files, and how quickly do you get the acknowledgement? | You stay liable for late fees of Rs 50 a day (Rs 20 for nil returns) and 18% interest on late tax |
| Is there a named contact? | Continuity matters when a notice arrives about a past period |
Our ClearTax alternatives guide groups software and managed options by who they suit.
GST Return Filing Fees by CA vs Other Providers
The GST law does not fix a fee for filing returns, and it does not require a Chartered Accountant to file them. A business can file its own returns, or use a CA, a GST practitioner, an accountant or a tax consulting firm such as Tax Garden. So GST return filing fees by a CA are whatever that CA quotes, and they vary with city, transaction volume and how much reconciliation is included. Compare on scope, not on the title of the person filing: the same questions in the table above apply to everyone.
GST Login: What Access a Filing Service Needs
Every return is filed from your own account on gst.gov.in. Your provider prepares GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B there, and the final submission is verified either by an EVC (an OTP sent to your authorised signatory's mobile) or by a DSC. Companies must use a DSC under CGST Rule 26(1). Other taxpayers can use either. In practice:
- Keep the GST login in your name and change the password if you change providers.
- Make sure the authorised signatory's mobile number on the portal is one you control, since every EVC filing depends on it.
- To see the screens your provider uses, read our step-by-step guides to GST login and GSTR-3B filing and GSTR-1 filing.
Who a Monthly GST Plan Suits
- B2B traders and service firms whose buyers depend on timely GSTR-1 filing for their ITC.
- E-commerce sellers with frequent credit notes and TCS credits to accept in GSTR-2X.
- Businesses with several GSTINs, where one team reconciles all registrations together.
- Owners without an in-house accountant who want deadlines and reconciliation handled.
A very small B2C shop with few purchases may be better served by the composition scheme, which needs only CMP-08 each quarter and an annual GSTR-4. See our composition scheme guide.
Finding the Best Affordable GST Filing Service
The best affordable GST filing service for you is the lowest-cost one that files every return on time and reconciles your credit each month. A low fee that leads to a missed GSTR-3B costs more in late fees than it saves. For a side-by-side view of managed services and software, see best GST filing service in India.
How to Read Affordable GST Filing Service Reviews
- Read the written reviews, not just the stars. Useful reviews name the returns filed, a notice that was handled, or how fast queries were answered.
- Ask for the written scope before you pay, then check that reviewers describe the same service you are being offered.
- Check the work on the GST portal. The Search Taxpayer tool on gst.gov.in works without login. Enter a GSTIN, choose Show Filing Table and pick the financial year to see the date each return was filed. Once you sign up, use it on your own GSTIN after every due date.
What You Get With Tax Garden
- 5.0 stars from 32 reviews on our Google Business Profile (October 2026)
- ISO 9001:2015 certified processes
- Same-day filing acknowledgements and a 4-hour response commitment on queries
- Kavach cover of up to Rs 50,000 in service charges for clerical errors made by our team
- Flat monthly tiers with the scope confirmed in writing before you start
GST Filing Services Near Me or Online?
GST returns are filed online, so a provider does not need to be in your city. What matters is a named contact, a fixed monthly schedule and quick answers on WhatsApp or phone. GST filing services online also let you share invoices by email, drive or upload without office visits. If you prefer to meet in person in Hyderabad, our office is in Kondapur, close to HITEC City and Gachibowli.
What Small Business Owners Ask About Cheap GST Filing
The same questions come up again and again on Reddit, Quora, Facebook groups and accountant forums. Here are straight answers.
"I am a very small business. Is Rs 200 a return realistic?"
A fee that low usually pays for data entry and a click on submit, handled from a queue. It rarely pays for someone to match your purchases against GSTR-2B, review IMS, or spot a supplier who has not filed. For a business with a handful of invoices that may be enough. Once input tax credit or B2B buyers are involved, the cost of a wrong GSTR-3B is usually higher than the fee you saved. Use the estimator above to see what a flat fee with reconciliation would cost you.
"Can a freelancer file GST returns without a consultant?"
Yes. GST returns can be filed by the taxpayer directly on gst.gov.in, and nil months can even be filed by SMS. Many freelancers do it themselves while invoices are few and all on one PAN. It usually makes sense to hand it over when you have several clients a month, export services under LUT, or start receiving notices. Before registering at all, check whether you cross the GST registration threshold: for services it is Rs 20 lakh in most States.
"Which is the best GST return filing software?"
Every GST return ends up on the GST System. You either file directly on the portal, or use software that connects to it through a GST Suvidha Provider (GSP) using the API access you switch on from your own GST dashboard. You can switch that access off at any time. So the real choice is not the software but who does the reconciliation before filing. Billing software makes invoices, it does not decide what credit you can claim.
"A local shop files my GST for Rs 500 a month. What is the risk?"
The return is filed under your GSTIN, so late fees, interest, credit reversals and notices all come to you, not to the person who filed. The risk is not the low price itself but what you cannot see: whose mobile number receives your OTPs, whether the reconciliation is done, and whether anyone reads the notices on your portal. Check your own filing table on gst.gov.in after every due date, keep the login and the authorised signatory's mobile in your name, and ask for the ARN of each return.
"Who can file GST returns for me, and how do I check them?"
A GST practitioner enrolled on the portal can be engaged from your own GST dashboard, and disengaged when you switch, without sharing your password. You can look up a practitioner by enrolment number or GSTP ID on the GST portal's Locate GST Practitioner page. For any firm, check its own GSTIN with Search Taxpayer, ask for a written scope, and start with one month before you commit to a year.
Getting Started
What you need: your GST registration certificate (or we can register you), monthly sales and purchase invoices with credit and debit notes, bank statements, and copies of past returns.
Onboarding:
- Day 1: agree the scope (GST only, or GST with TDS, ROC and ITR) in writing.
- Days 2 to 3: share documents and set up monthly data sharing by email, drive or upload.
- Around day 4: first return filed, with the acknowledgement shared the same day.
- Every month: filings on schedule, with reminders before each due date.
Filing is online, so the same prices apply in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Tier 2 cities. Hyderabad clients can also meet the team at our office: 4th Floor, South Block, CWS One Building, Hanuman Nagar, Kondapur, Hyderabad 500084.
See our GST return filing service for the full scope and onboarding steps.
