GSTR-6 Preparation and Filing Process

ExpressGST || GSTR-6 Preparation and Filing Process

Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access PAN View
  1. Navigate to the PAN View section in ExpressGST to verify the GST status of all companies associated with the selected PAN.
      

Step 2: Select the ISD-Registered Company
You may select the company using any of the following options:
  1. Go to Client Master → PAN-Wise View and choose the relevant entity, OR
      
  1. Navigate to GSTIN View and select the respective ISD-registered company.
      
      

Step 3: Open the Return Summary
  1. Under the ISD Table, click Return Summary to view available return details.
  2. Users with multiple GSTINs under a single PAN will view a PAN-level Return Summary.
      
  1. Single-PAN users will be directly redirected to the GSTIN-wise Dashboard.
      

Step 4: Prepare GSTR-6
  1. Under the GSTR-6 section, click Prepare to open the GSTR-6 Summary Details page.
Available Modes for Preparing GSTR-6
A. Import Book Data
  1. Click Import Book Data from the main dashboard.
      
  1. Go to Sales → GSTR-6 option.
      
  1. Browse and select the GSTR-6 Book Data Excel file.
  2. Click Open → Import to upload and process the data.
      

B. Populate Table 6A Automatically
  1. Select the GSTR 6A option to auto-populate records.
      
  1. Note: Auto-populate will overwrite any previously imported template data.
C. Manual Data Entry (View/Edit)
  1. Use the View/Edit Data option to manually add, verify, or modify data entries.
      

Step 5: Enter ITC Distribution Details
ITC distribution can be completed using one of the following methods:
  1. Upload ITC distribution using the Excel Template
  2. Record distribution manually
  3. Select Create ISD for Me and auto-populate using Get Data from Distribution Summary
    (Refer to the “Distribution Process Guide” for detailed instructions.)
      

Step 6: Review and Validate All GSTR-6 Entries
  1. Review inward supply invoices, ITC distribution details, and amendments thoroughly.
  2. Ensure accuracy before proceeding to upload.
      

Invoice Status Definitions
  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 GST Portal
This action is mandatory for uploading data to GSTN.
You may proceed using any one of the following:
  1. Click Save Data on Portal → Upload to GSTN, OR
  2. Download the JSON File and upload it manually on the GST Portal.
      

Step 8: File GSTR-6
  1. Click File GSTR-6 → Submit & File GSTR-6.
  2. Choose your preferred filing method:
    1. File with EVC, or
    2. File with DSC
            

Upon successful submission, your GSTR-6 return will be filed successfully.
Following the above process ensures accurate, compliant, and seamless GSTR-6 preparation and filing using ExpressGST.