The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has issued Notification No. 17/2025 – Central Tax, extending the deadline for filing the GSTR-3B return for September 2025. This update provides relief to registered taxpayers under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, by allowing additional time to comply with filing requirements.
Details of the Notification
Published on October 18, 2025, in New Delhi, the notification (G.S.R. 765(E)) is issued under the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39, read with section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The Commissioner, based on the recommendations of the GST Council, has extended the deadline for filing FORM GSTR-3B electronically via the common portal.
Extended Deadlines
- Monthly Filers: For taxpayers required to file GSTR-3B under sub-section (1) of section 39 for the month of September 2025, the deadline is extended to October 25, 2025.
- Quarterly Filers: For taxpayers filing under the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 39 for the quarter of July to September 2025, the deadline is also extended to October 25, 2025.
Authority and Reference
This extension is authorized by Raushan Kumar, Under Secretary, and is documented under file number CBIC-20006/45/2025-GST. The notification ensures compliance flexibility for taxpayers while maintaining the integrity of the GST filing process.
For further details, taxpayers are advised to refer to the official notification on the CBIC website or consult with their tax professionals.