Compliance is not just about meeting deadlines. It is about building a financially disciplined, transparent and sustainable business.
As we enter November 2026, businesses, startups, employers, finance professionals and tax practitioners must stay vigilant about their statutory and regulatory obligations.
Missing a compliance deadline can lead to interest, late fees, penalties and unnecessary regulatory complications. A structured compliance calendar helps businesses plan ahead, maintain accurate records and avoid last-minute challenges.
At Ganashri Advisers India LLP, we believe that proactive compliance management is an essential foundation for sustainable business growth.
🔎 Key Compliance Deadlines – November 2026
Here are the important statutory and tax compliance dates to keep on your radar:
📌 7 November 2026 | TDS & TCS
- Payment of TDS for October 2026.
- Payment of TCS for October 2026, wherever applicable.
📌 11 November 2026 | GST
- Filing of GSTR-1 for October 2026 by monthly GST taxpayers.
📌 13 November 2026 | GST – QRMP
- Filing of optional Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) for October 2026 by eligible QRMP taxpayers.
📌 15 November 2026 | EPF, ESIC & TDS
- EPF payment and filing of Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for October 2026.
- ESIC contribution payment for October 2026.
- Issuance of Form 16A (Form 131) for the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
📌 20 November 2026 | Karnataka PT & GST
- Karnataka Professional Tax payment and monthly return for October 2026.
- GST payment and filing of GSTR-3B for October 2026 by monthly filers.
📌 21 November 2026 | Income Tax Return
- Extended due date for filing ITR for AY 2026–27 by specified audit-category taxpayers.
📌 25 November 2026 | GST – QRMP
- Payment of GST through Form PMT-06 for October 2026 by applicable QRMP taxpayers.
📌 30 November 2026 | Income Tax & GST
- Due date for filing ITR for AY 2026–27 by taxpayers covered under transfer pricing provisions of Section 92E, including applicable cases under Section 5A.
- FY 2025–26 ITC cut-off.
💡 How Can Businesses Stay Compliance-Ready?
We recommend the following practical measures:
- Maintain a compliance tracker: Monitor all statutory deadlines and assign clear responsibilities.
- Reconcile regularly: Ensure GST returns, books of accounts and financial records are properly reconciled.
- Review TDS and TCS: Verify deductions, collections, challans and return-related information.
- Prioritize payroll compliance: Ensure timely EPF, ESIC and Professional Tax payments.
- Monitor Income Tax obligations: Review applicable ITR deadlines, audit requirements and transfer pricing provisions.
- Review Input Tax Credit: Reconcile eligible ITC and monitor applicable statutory cut-off dates.
🌱 Our Commitment
At Ganashri, we believe that compliance is not merely a statutory obligation; it is a strategic investment in business credibility, governance and long-term growth.
Let’s make November 2026 a month of proactive compliance and stronger financial management.
Stay Informed. Stay Compliant. Grow Confidently.
Ganashri Advisers India LLP
🌐 https://www.ganashri.com
📧 cg@ganashri.com
📞 +91 9480118310
This post is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional legal or tax advice. Regulations are dynamic, so please verify deadlines and requirements for your specific business. Team Ganashri is not liable for actions taken based on this content. Please keep in touch with Tax advisor for more details.
