GSTR-6 Preparation and Filing Process

ExpressGST || GSTR-6 Preparation and Filing Process

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Access PAN View
  1. Navigate to the PAN View section within the application to check the status of companies based on their PAN.
      

Step 2: Select Company
  1. Go to Client Master → PAN-Wise View and select the relevant company.
      

Step 3: Open Return Summary
  1. Under the ISD table, open the Return Summary.
  2. For PAN-level return summary.
      
  1. For single PAN users, the GSTIN-wise dashboard will be displayed.
      

Step 4: Open GSTR-6
  1. Under GSTR-6, click Prepare to access the GSTR-6 summary details page.

Options to Prepare GSTR-6
  1. Import Book Data
    1. Click Import Book Data.



    2. Browse and select the GSTR-6 Book Data Excel file from your system.



    3. Click Open → Import to upload the file.

  2. Populate Table 6A
    1. Option to auto-populate Table 6A.



    2. Note: This will overwrite any data imported via template.
  3. Manual Entry (View/Edit Data)
    1. Use the View/Edit option to add or edit data manually.



Step 5: ITC Distribution
Add ITC distribution data by any of the following methods:
  1. Upload via Excel template
  2. Enter manually
  3. Select Create ISD for Me and populate using the Get Data from Distribution Summary option - Refer to Distribution Process Guide
      

Step 6: Review and Edit GSTR-6 Details
  1. Verify all inward supplies and ITC distribution details, including amendments.
      
  1. Ensure accuracy before proceeding.
Invoice Status Types:
  1. Uploaded: Data matches portal records or is already uploaded.
  2. Ready for Upload: Data is prepared but not uploaded.
  3. Error: Issues found in data; review and correct.
  4. Warning: Taxable value and tax amount mismatch; requires verification.
      

Step 7: Save Data on Portal
This step is mandatory to push data to the GST portal.
Options:
  1. Click Save Data on Portal → Upload to GSTN.
  2. Or, download the JSON file and upload it manually to the portal.
      

Step 8: File GSTR-6
  1. Click File GSTR-6 → Submit & File GSTR-6.
  2. Select a filing method: File with EVC or File with DSC.
      

Once submitted, your GSTR-6 return will be successfully filed.

By following these steps, GSTR-6 can be prepared and filed seamlessly using ExpressGST.

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