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GST late fee and interest calculator

Work out the late fee and interest for filing GSTR-3B or GSTR-1 after the due date: ₹50 a day (₹20 for nil returns), capped by turnover, plus 18% interest on tax paid late in cash.

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This tool is for understanding and preparation only. Results are estimates based on the assumptions shown. File on the official channels.

Rules used

Case Per day Maximum per return
Nil return ₹20 (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST) ₹500
Turnover up to ₹1.5 crore ₹50 (₹25 + ₹25) ₹2,000
₹1.5 crore to ₹5 crore ₹50 ₹5,000
Above ₹5 crore ₹50 ₹10,000

Interest is 18% a year on the tax you pay in cash after the due date, counted per day (section 50(1)). Turnover means your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.

Sources

  1. CGST Act, section 47 (late fee) and section 50 (interest)
  2. Notification 19/2021-Central Tax (GSTR-3B late fee caps)
  3. Notification 20/2021-Central Tax (GSTR-1 late fee caps)

Last verified: 5 Nov 2026