SMS Based Form GSTR-3B Return Filing

On 8th June, 2020 the Central Board of Indirect Taxes launched the facility for filing “Nil” Form GSTR-3B through simple SMS. The status of the returns so filed can be tracked by logging through GSTIN on the GST Common Portal and navigating to Services> Returns> Track Return Status.

Steps for Filing “Nil” Form GSTR-3B Through SMS

There are three broad steps for filing:

  • A) Step 1 - Initiate Filing

First the Taxpayer initiates filing request through his registered mobile number (Registered with the Common Portal) in the following way:

Send SMS to 14409 in the following format:

NIL<space>3B<space>GSTIN<space>TaxPeriod

Tax Period to be in the format of MMYYYY

For eg: NIL 3B 27AAAAA1234P1ZK 052020

  • B) Step 2 - Receipt of SMS by the Taxpayer with the CODE

The taxpayer receives the CODE for confirmation of filing in the following format:

123456 is the CODE for Nil filing of GSTR 3B for 27AAAAA1234P1ZK for the period 052020. Code Validity 30 Minutes.

  • C) Step 3 - Confirmation of Filing

The taxpayer needs to send the code received in Step 2 to 14409 in the following format:

CNF<space>3B<space>CODE

For eg: CNF 3B 123456

After completion of Step 3 the taxpayer will receive the following SMS specifying the ARN (Application Reference Number) for the return filed:

Your 27AAAAA1234P1ZK GSTR 3B for the tax period 052020 is filed successfully and ARN is AA070519888385F. Please use this ARN to track the status of your return.