The facility to file a NIL GST return in Form GSTR-3B through SMS has been announced by the government, and the functionality has been made available on the GST portal immediately.
The process to file a NIL return is as under.
Step 1: Initiate NIL Filing
a) Type the following in your SMS textbox: NIL<space>3B<space>GSTIN<space>Tax period
Example: NIL 3B 07XXXXXXXXXXXZX 052020
b) Send to 14409
c) You will receive a code from VD-GSTIND:
123456 is the CODE for Nil filing of GSTR3B for 07XXXXXXXXXXXZX for period 052020. Code validity 30 min.
Step 2: Confirm NIL Filing
a) Type the following: CNF<space>3B<space>Code
Example: CNF 3B 123456
b) Send to 14409
c) You will receive the following from VD-GSTIND:
Your 07XXXXXXXXXXXZX GSTR3B for 052020 is filed successfully and acknowledged vide ARN is AA070219000384. Please use this ARN to track the status of your return.
For Assistance
a) Type HELP<space>3B
Example: HELP 3B
b) Send to 14409
c) You will receive the following from VD-GSTIND:
To file NIL return of GSTIN for May 2020: NIL 3B 07CQZCD1111I4Z7 052020. To confirm Nil filing: CNF 3B CODE. More details www.gst.gov.in
The status of the returns so filed can be tracked on the GST Portal by logging in to the GSTIN account and navigating to Services>Returns>Track Return Status.
