List Of GST Offline Utility Tools Available On GST Portal

To help taxpayers file GST returns and forms easily, the GSTN has introduced various GST ‘Offline Tools’. The benefits of using these GST offline utility tools are:

• Taxpayers can download the tools for free.
• Key tasks like preparation of returns can be done offline without an active internet connection.

In this article, we will list down all the available GST Offline Utility Tools on the GSTN Portal and about GST offline tool 3.1.2 download, GST offline tool 3.1.4 download, GST offline tool 3.0.4 download, GST offline tool v3.1.2 download, GST offline utility tool, GST offline tool version 3.0.4 download, GST offline tool version 3.1.2 download.

Matching Offline Tool

The Matching Offline Tool for GST Offline Utility Tools can be used to view GSTR-2B (Auto-drafted Input tax credit (ITC) statement) and match the GSTR-2B with the Purchase register. The tool kit contains:

• 0.exe (Application)
• Purchase Register Excel Template
• Readme
• User Manual
• Change History

Download Matching Offline Tool Here

Tran-1 Offline Tools

● Tran-1 5(b) Statutory Form CSV template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 5(b) of Tran-1 (Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details.

Download Tran-1 5(b) Statutory Form CSV Template Here

● Tran-1 6(a) Capital Goods - Central Tax Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 6(a) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-1 6(a) Capital Goods - Central Tax Excel Template Here

● Tran-1 6(b) Capital Goods - State/UT Tax Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 6(b) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-1 6(b) Capital Goods - State/UT Tax Excel Template Here

● Tran-1 7(a) Details of inputs held in stock or inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 7(a) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement),  he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-1 7(a) Details of inputs held in stock or inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock Excel Template Here

● Tran-1 7(b) Details of the inputs held in stock - Eligible Duties and taxes/VAT/[ET] Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 7(b) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-1 7(b) Details of the inputs held in stock - Eligible Duties and taxes/VAT/[ET] Excel Template Here

● Tran-1 9(a) Details of Goods - Sent as Principal CSV template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 9(a) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details.

Download Tran-1 9(a) Details of Goods - Sent as Principal CSV Template Here

● Tran-1 9(b) Details of Goods - Held in Stock CSV template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 9(b) of Tran-1(Transitional ITC/Stock Statement), he/she can use this template to fill in the details.

Download Tran-1 9(b) Details of Goods - Held in Stock CSV Template Here

Tran-2 Offline Tools

•  Tran-2 Inputs held on stock(Central) Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 4 of Tran-2, he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-2 Inputs held on stock(Central) Excel Template Here

• Tran-2 Credit on State Tax on the stock Excel template

In case the user has a large number of records in section 5 of Tran-2,  he/she can use this template to fill in the details and generate the JSON file (for uploading).

Download Tran-2 Credit on State Tax on the stock Excel Template Here

ITC-01 Offline Tool

Taxpayers need to fill ITC-01 to declare the details for:

• Table 7 - Claim under section 18(1) (a) or section 18(1) (b) - Applicable for claim of input tax credit in case of new registration and voluntary registration
• Table 8 - Claim under section 18(1) (c) or section 18(1) (d) - Applicable for taxpayers opting out from Composition levy or when goods or services become taxable.

In case of a claim under section 18(1) (a) and (b), the GST registered person can claim credit of input tax on:

• Inputs held in stock
• Inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock

In case of a claim under section 18(1) (c) & (d), in addition to the points mentioned above, a GST registered person can claim the credit on Capital goods as well. This form can be prepared offline, as well. Once the ITC-01 is prepared using the offline tool, the users have to generate the output file in .JSON format. The .JSON file has to be then uploaded to the GST portal. The downloaded (ITC-01 Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• ITC01 Excel
• ReadMe
• Release Note

Download ITC-01 Offline Tool Here

ITC-03 Offline Tool

Taxpayers need to fill ITC-03 if:

• They have opted for composition scheme or
• The goods or services or both supplied by the taxpayer become wholly exempt, and they have availed Input Tax Credit (ITC).

While filing ITC-03, the following goods and their values need to be declared:

• Inputs held in stock
• Inputs contained in semi-finished and finished goods held in stock
• Capital goods held in stock.

This form can be prepared offline, as well. Once the ITC-03 is prepared using the offline tool, the users have to generate the output file in .JSON format. The .JSON file has to be then uploaded to the GST portal. The downloaded (ITC-03 Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• ITC-03 Excel
• ReadMe
• Release Note

Download ITC-03 Offline Tool Here

ITC-04 Offline Tool

A Manufacturer needs to declare the asked details in ITC-04 if:

• He/She is sending any goods (capital or input type) to a Job Worker
• The Job Worker sends back the goods to him/her (the manufacturer)
• The Job Worker sends goods to another Job Worker
• The Job Worker sends goods directly to the end customer from his business premises.

The offline tool helps the manufacturer to:

• Prepare ITC-04 offline (without Internet)
• Upload bulk invoices/other details on to the GST portal
• Edit the generated file using the import option.

Once the ITC-04 is prepared using the offline tool, the users have to generate the output file in .JSON format. The .JSON file has to be then uploaded to the GST portal. The downloaded (ITC-04 Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• ITC-04 Excel
• ReadMe
• Release Note

Download ITC-04 Offline Tool Here

GST ARA 01 - Application for Advance Ruling

The ‘Application Form for Advance Ruling’ can be filled offline.

Download GST ARA 01 - Application for Advance Ruling Here

Returns Offline Tool

This tool helps users to collate and upload the invoices and other data in offline mode. Currently, this tool is available only for GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 forms. The tool kit contains:

• GST Offline tool (Application)
• Section Wise CSV files
• GSTR1 & GSTR2 Excel Workbook Template
• User Manual
• Readme

Download Returns Offline Tool Version v3.1.2 Here

GSTR-3B Offline Utility Tool

GSTR-3B offline utility is an Excel-based tool. It is designed to help the taxpayers to prepare the GSTR-3B return offline.

Download GSTR-3B Offline Utility Tool Here

GSTR-4 Offline Tool (Annual)

The Excel-based GSTR-4 offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their annual GSTR-4 return offline.

Download GSTR-4  Offline Tool Here

GSTR-4 Offline Tool (Quarterly filing)

Users can use the GSTR-4 Offline utility (Excel macro) to prepare their GSTR-4 return offline. The downloaded (GSTR-4 Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• GSTR_4_Offline_Utility (Excel Macro)
• FAQs and User Manual Returns Offline Tool_GSTR4
• Readme
• Release Notes

Download GSTR-4 Offline Tool (Quarterly filing) Here

GSTR-6 Offline Tool With Amendments

With the GSTR-6 offline tool, users can record details of:

• Table 3 - ITC Received
• Table 5,8 - Distribution of ITC
• Table 6A - ITC received (B2BA)
• Table 6B - CDN
• Table - 6C CDNA and
• Table 9 - Amendment of distribution of ITC

The remaining details required for filing Form GSTR-6 (payment of late fee and filing) has to be completed on the GST portal. That means, once the details mentioned above are filled in GSTR-6 offline, the users have to generate the output file in .JSON format. The .JSON file has to be then uploaded to the GST portal. Only after the due payment is made online, the Form GSTR-6 can be filed. The downloaded (GSTR-6 Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• GSTR_6_Offline_Utility
• FAQs and Manual Returns Offline Tool_GSTR6
• Release Notes

Download GSTR-6 Offline Tool With Amendments Here

GSTR-7 Offline Utility

The Excel-based GSTR-7 offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-7 return offline.

Download GSTR-7 Offline Tool Here

GSTR-8 Offline Tool

The Excel-based GSTR-8 offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-8 return offline.

Download GSTR-8 Offline Tool Here

GSTR-9 Offline Tool

The Excel-based GSTR-9 offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-9 return offline.

Download GSTR-9  Offline Tool Here

GSTR-9A Offline Tool

The Excel-based GSTR-9A offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-9A return offline.

Download GSTR-9A  Offline Tool Here

GSTR-9C Offline Tool

The Excel-based GSTR-9C offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-9C return offline. The downloaded (GSTR-9C Offline Tool) zip file contains:

• GSTR_9C_Offline_Utility (Excel Macro)
• Release Notes

Download GSTR-9C  Offline Tool Here

GSTR-10 Offline Tool

The Excel-based GSTR-10 offline utility is designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-10 return offline.

Download GSTR-10  Offline Tool Here

GSTR-11 Offline Tool

The GSTR-11 offline tool is an Excel-based tool designed to help taxpayers prepare their GSTR-11 statement offline. Taxpayers can add the following details in the offline tool:

• Table 3A - Invoices received
• Table 3B - Debit Notes/Credit Notes received

Once the details in GSTR-11 are added using the offline tool, the users have to generate the output file in .JSON format. The .JSON file has to be then uploaded to the GST portal.

Download GSTR-11 Offline Tool Here