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Return Form: GSTR-8 (Statement of TCS) filed monthly on GST portal

TCS Rate: 0.5% on net taxable supplies (0.25% CGST + 0.25% SGST intra-state; 0.5% IGST inter-state)

Due Date: 10th of the following month

Late Fee: Rs 200/day (Rs 100 CGST + Rs 100 SGST), capped at Rs 5,000 + 18% interest p.a.

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GST Returns for E-Commerce Operator in Pune - Overview

📌 TL;DR - GST Returns for E-Commerce Operator in Pune Services at a Glance

E-commerce operators in Pune must file GSTR-8 monthly by the 10th of the following month, reporting Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017. The TCS rate is 0.5% on net taxable supplies (reduced from 1% w.e.f. 10 July 2024 via Notification 15/2024). D2C marketplace platforms built in Hinjewadi and Kharadi, and aggregator services across Pune, must comply with GSTR-8 filing, while sellers on Amazon/Flipkart from Pimpri-Chinchwad must reconcile TCS credits.

Pune has emerged as a significant e-commerce hub with technology companies in Hinjewadi IT Park and Kharadi building marketplace platforms, food and transport aggregators operating across the city, and thousands of sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho based in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Baner, and Koregaon Park. The CGST Commissionerate Pune-I and Pune-II and Maharashtra GST Pune District (mahagst.gov.in) handle GST compliance for e-commerce operators registered in Pune. Learn more about GST Returns across India.

Every e-commerce operator collecting consideration on behalf of suppliers must collect TCS at 0.5% on net taxable supplies under Section 52 of the CGST Act, file GSTR-8 by the 10th of the following month, and deposit the TCS with the government. Late filing attracts Rs 200/day penalty (max Rs 5,000) plus 18% interest per annum on unpaid TCS. After GSTR-8 compliance, businesses benefit from GST Audit support and GST Notice handling.

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What Are GST Returns for E-Commerce Operators

GST returns for e-commerce operators primarily consist of GSTR-8 - a monthly statement of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) filed under Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017. E-commerce operators who collect consideration on behalf of suppliers must collect TCS at 0.5% on the net value of taxable supplies and report this in GSTR-8.

GSTR-8 captures details of supplies made through the e-commerce platform (B2B and B2C), the TCS collected, amendments to earlier period data, and interest payable on delayed TCS deposits. The TCS collected by the operator is credited to the supplier's electronic cash ledger on the GST portal, enabling suppliers to use it against their output tax liability.

For Pune-based e-commerce operators - particularly D2C marketplace platforms developed in Hinjewadi and Kharadi, food delivery aggregators, and transport booking platforms - GSTR-8 is distinct from the regular GSTR-1/GSTR-3B returns. Additionally, operators must understand the distinction between Section 52 (TCS on marketplace supplies) and Section 9(5) (GST liability on specified services like restaurant, transport, and accommodation) - the latter requires the operator to pay GST directly.

Key Terms for GST Returns for E-Commerce Operator in Pune:

GSTR-8: Monthly TCS return filed by e-commerce operators under Section 52 of the CGST Act. Due by the 10th of the following month.

TCS (Tax Collected at Source): Tax at 0.5% collected by e-commerce operators on net taxable supplies made through their platform.

Section 52: CGST Act provision requiring e-commerce operators to collect and deposit TCS on marketplace supplies.

Section 9(5): Provision making e-commerce operators the deemed supplier for specified services (restaurant, transport, accommodation).

Notification 15/2024: Reduced TCS rate from 1% to 0.5% effective 10 July 2024.

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TCS Rate 0.5% on Net Supplies

Who Must File GST Returns for E-Commerce Operations in Pune

Every e-commerce operator registered under GST who collects consideration on behalf of suppliers through their platform must file GSTR-8. There is no threshold exemption for TCS registration - all e-commerce operators must register regardless of turnover.

Marketplace platforms built by IT companies in Hinjewadi and Kharadi that enable third-party sellers to list and sell goods or services must file GSTR-8 for TCS collected. This includes B2B marketplaces, B2C consumer platforms, and specialised vertical marketplaces. See GST Registration in Pune for new registrations.

Food delivery aggregators and transport platforms operating in Pune fall under both Section 52 (TCS) and Section 9(5) (direct GST liability on restaurant services). These operators must file GSTR-8 for TCS and also report Section 9(5) supplies in GSTR-1 Table 15.

ONDC participants in Pune - both buyer-side and seller-side apps - must determine TCS liability as per CBIC Circular 194/06/2023-GST, which clarifies the supplier-side operator bears the TCS liability.

Sellers on e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho) from Pimpri-Chinchwad, Baner, and Koregaon Park are not GSTR-8 filers but must claim TCS credit through the TDS/TCS Credit Received form on the GST portal.

E-Commerce GST Return Services in Pune

ServiceWhat We Do
GSTR-8 Monthly FilingPreparing and filing the monthly TCS return on the GST portal by the 10th of the following month
TCS ComputationComputing TCS at 0.5% (CGST/SGST/IGST split) on net taxable supplies after deducting returns and credit notes
B2B and B2C Transaction ReportingCapturing supplier-wise details of supplies made through the platform to registered and unregistered persons
Section 9(5) ComplianceManaging GST liability for food delivery and transport aggregators on specified services alongside TCS
ONDC TCS AdvisoryAdvising ONDC buyer-side and seller-side apps on TCS collection responsibility per Circular 194/06/2023-GST
Seller TCS Credit ReconciliationHelping Pune-based sellers on Amazon/Flipkart claim and reconcile TCS credits in their electronic cash ledger
Multi-State Registration ManagementManaging GST registrations and GSTR-8 filing across all states where the operator facilitates supplies
Amendment ManagementProcessing amendments to earlier period TCS data in Table 4 of GSTR-8
Our Process

GSTR-8 Filing Process for E-Commerce Operators in Pune

6-step guide for monthly TCS compliance with Patron Accounting

Step 1

Compute Net Taxable Supplies and TCS

Calculate the net value of taxable supplies for the month: total gross supplies minus returns, cancellations, and credit notes. Apply TCS rate of 0.5% (0.25% CGST + 0.25% SGST for intra-state; 0.5% IGST for inter-state) on net taxable value under Notification 15/2024. For Pune marketplace operators in Hinjewadi, separate intra-state (within Maharashtra) and inter-state transactions for correct CGST/SGST vs IGST split.

0.5% TCS RateIntra/Inter-State Split
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Step 2

Log In to GST Portal and Access GSTR-8

Access www.gst.gov.in using the e-commerce operator's 17-digit GSTIN and navigate to Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard. Select the relevant tax period (month and year). Click on GSTR-8 - Return for Tax Collected at Source. The portal displays tiles for supplies details, amendments, TCS liability, and interest. Patron's Pune office manages portal access for all e-commerce operator clients.

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Step 3

Enter Supply Details in Table 3

In Table 3, enter supplier-wise details: GSTIN of the supplier, gross value of supplies made, value of supplies returned, and net amount liable for TCS. For B2B supplies, enter individual supplier GSTIN details. For B2C supplies, enter aggregate values. From April 2025, the Place of Supply (POS) must be selected from a dropdown for each entry. For Pune operators with sellers across India, accurate POS determination is critical.

B2B/B2C DetailsPlace of Supply
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Step 4

Process Amendments in Table 4

In Table 4, amend any TCS details from earlier periods. Amendments are allowed when the supplier has not accepted the TCS details or has rejected them. There is no limit on the number of amendments. However, amendments cannot be made after 30th November of the following financial year or after filing the annual statement. Patron's automated reconciliation identifies amendment requirements before filing.

Earlier Period CorrectionsNo Amendment Limit
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Step 5

Compute Liability, Pay TCS, and Generate Challan

Click Compute Liability to calculate the total TCS payable for the period. Pay the TCS amount through the electronic cash ledger before filing. Generate the challan and retain for records. If TCS is not deposited by the due date, interest at 18% per annum is charged. The CGST Commissionerate Pune monitors TCS deposits by e-commerce operators in its jurisdiction.

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Step 6

File GSTR-8 Using DSC/EVC by the 10th

Preview the return, verify all entries, and file using DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) or EVC (Electronic Verification Code). Filing must be completed by the 10th of the following month. Once filed, the TCS amount is credited to the suppliers' electronic cash ledger - enabling sellers in Pimpri-Chinchwad and across Pune to claim the credit. Download the filed return for records.

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Documents Required for GSTR-8 Filing in Pune

17-digit GSTIN of the e-commerce operator (TCS registration).

Supplier-wise transaction data: GSTIN, gross supply value, returns/cancellations, net taxable value per supplier.

B2C aggregate data: Total supplies to unregistered persons with Place of Supply details.

TCS computation worksheet: Monthly TCS calculation at 0.5% (CGST/SGST/IGST split).

Amendment records: Details of earlier period corrections, supplier rejections, and reconciliation data.

Payment challan: TCS deposit challan from the electronic cash ledger.

DSC or EVC: Digital Signature Certificate or Electronic Verification Code for filing.

Pune-Specific Tip: For D2C marketplace operators in Hinjewadi with sellers across multiple states, maintain state-wise supply breakdowns to ensure correct POS determination. For food aggregators in Pune, separately track Section 52 TCS transactions and Section 9(5) direct liability transactions in distinct registers.

Common E-Commerce GST Return Challenges in Pune

ChallengeImpactHow Patron Accounting Solves It
Section 52 vs Section 9(5) ConfusionFood/transport aggregators misclassify TCS vs direct liability, triggering CGST Pune demand noticesSeparate compliance tracks for Section 52 TCS (GSTR-8) and Section 9(5) direct GST (GSTR-1 Table 15)
High-Volume Transaction ReconciliationMarketplace operators processing thousands of daily transactions face TCS data vs supplier filing mismatchesAutomated reconciliation identifying amendment requirements before filing; supplier rejection tracking
ONDC Multi-Operator TCS LiabilityBuyer-side and seller-side ONDC apps face ambiguity about which operator bears TCS liabilityAdvisory per Circular 194/06/2023-GST clarifying supplier-side operator TCS responsibility
Multi-State Registration BurdenOperators with pan-India operations hold 20+ GSTINs, each requiring separate GSTR-8 by the 10thCentralized multi-GSTIN filing from Pune office with state-wise compliance tracking
Seller TCS Credit MismatchPimpri-Chinchwad/Baner sellers find discrepancies between TCS in GSTR-2A/2B and actual deductionsPlatform-wise TCS reconciliation for sellers across Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho

E-Commerce GST Return Filing Fees in Pune

Fee ComponentAmount
Patron Accounting Professional Fees (E-Commerce GST Returns)Starting from INR 999/mo (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)
GSTR-8 Monthly Filing (single GSTIN)Rs 3,000 - Rs 10,000/month (based on transaction volume)
Multi-GSTIN GSTR-8 Filing (per additional GSTIN)Rs 1,500 - Rs 5,000 per additional state registration
Section 9(5) + Section 52 CombinedRs 5,000 - Rs 15,000/month (for food/transport aggregators)
Seller TCS Credit ReconciliationRs 2,000 - Rs 5,000/month (for sellers on Amazon/Flipkart/Meesho)
ONDC TCS AdvisoryRs 5,000 - Rs 15,000 (one-time setup + monthly advisory)
Annual Statement FilingRs 5,000 - Rs 15,000 (year-end reconciliation)
Government FeeNil for GSTR-8 filing. TCS is remitted from operator's electronic cash ledger

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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GSTR-8 Filing Deadlines in Pune

StageEstimated Timeline
Monthly GSTR-810th of the following month (e.g., March 2026 GSTR-8 due by 10 April 2026)
TCS DepositBy 10th of following month (along with GSTR-8) via electronic cash ledger
Amendment (Table 4)In subsequent month's GSTR-8 (no limit on number of amendments)
Annual Statement Deadline30 November of following FY (corrections cannot be made after this date)
Supplier Credit AvailabilityUpon GSTR-8 filing by operator (auto-credited to supplier's cash ledger)
Late FeeRs 200/day (max Rs 5,000) + 18% interest p.a. on delayed TCS

Pune Processing Note: No visit to the CGST Commissionerate Pune is required. Patron's Pune office at RTC Silver, Wagholi handles all GSTR-8 filing online. The 10th-of-month deadline is one of the earliest GST deadlines - missing it across 20+ GSTINs compounds penalties significantly. Patron's automated system ensures all state-wise filings are completed before deadline.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Patron for E-Commerce GST Returns in Pune

Pune Office at Wagholi

Walk-in support at RTC Silver, Wagholi - serving e-commerce operators and sellers across Hinjewadi, Kharadi, Baner, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Magarpatta.

Dual Compliance Expertise

Patron handles both Section 52 TCS (GSTR-8) and Section 9(5) direct liability for food/transport aggregators - a combined service most Pune consultants cannot offer.

Multi-GSTIN Management

Patron centrally manages GSTR-8 filing across 20+ state registrations from its Pune office for operators with pan-India operations.

10,000+ Businesses Track Record

Patron's GST team files GSTR-8 for marketplace operators, food aggregators, and manages TCS reconciliation for sellers across Pune.

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Patron vs Local GST Consultants for E-Commerce in Pune

FactorPatron AccountingTypical Local Consultant
GSTR-8 + GSTR-1/3BCombined filing for operatorsGSTR-8 often missed; GSTR-1/3B focus only
Section 9(5) + 52Both handled togetherSection 9(5) not understood
Multi-GSTINCentralized 20+ state filing from PuneSingle-state focus
Seller ReconciliationTCS credit matching for sellersNot offered
ONDC AdvisoryUp-to-date with Circular 194/06/2023Unaware of ONDC TCS rules
Track Record10,000+ businesses; 4.9 ratingLimited e-commerce client base

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Legal & Compliance Framework for E-Commerce GST Returns

Section 52, CGST Act 2017: E-commerce operators must collect TCS on net value of taxable supplies at a rate not exceeding 1% (currently 0.5% via Notification 15/2024).

Section 2(45), CGST Act: Defines 'electronic commerce operator' as any person who owns, operates, or manages a digital or electronic facility or platform for electronic commerce.

Section 9(5), CGST Act: Specifies services (restaurant, transport, accommodation) where the e-commerce operator is deemed the supplier and must pay GST directly.

Rule 67, CGST Rules: Prescribes Form GSTR-8 for filing the TCS statement.

Notification 15/2024 (CGST): Reduced TCS rate from 1% to 0.5% effective 10 July 2024.

Circular 194/06/2023-GST: Clarifies TCS liability when multiple e-commerce operators (including ONDC) are involved in a single transaction.

Late Fee: Rs 200/day (Rs 100 CGST + Rs 100 SGST), capped at Rs 5,000. No late fee on IGST.

Interest: 18% per annum on delayed TCS payment.

Portal: GST - www.gst.gov.in

CGST Pune Zone: Commissionerate Pune-I and Pune-II (punecgstcus.gov.in). Maharashtra GST Pune District (mahagst.gov.in).

FAQs - GST Returns for E-Commerce Operator in Pune

Common questions about GSTR-8 filing, TCS rates, deadlines, and compliance for e-commerce operators in Pune

Quick Answers

What is GSTR-8? A monthly return filed by e-commerce operators reporting Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at 0.5% on net taxable supplies under Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017. Due by the 10th of the following month.

Pune mein GSTR-8 kaise file karein? GST portal par login karein, GSTR-8 select karein, supplier details aur TCS amount enter karein, liability compute karein, aur DSC/EVC se file karein. Patron Pune office se sab handle karta hai.

Current TCS rate kya hai? 0.5% net taxable supplies par (10 July 2024 se Notification 15/2024 ke through reduced). Intra-state: 0.25% CGST + 0.25% SGST. Inter-state: 0.5% IGST.

Do Not Miss the 10th Monthly GSTR-8 Deadline

GSTR-8 is due by the 10th of every month - one of the earliest GST return deadlines. Late filing attracts Rs 200/day penalty (max Rs 5,000) plus 18% interest on unpaid TCS. For Pune e-commerce operators with multi-state registrations, missing the deadline across 20+ GSTINs compounds the penalty significantly.

Additionally, delayed GSTR-8 filing blocks TCS credit for all suppliers on the platform, potentially disrupting thousands of seller businesses across India. File on time, every time.

Get Expert E-Commerce GST Compliance Support in Pune

GST returns for e-commerce operators in Pune require monthly GSTR-8 filing by the 10th under Section 52 of the CGST Act. Whether your business operates a D2C marketplace from Hinjewadi, runs a food delivery aggregator across Pune, or manages an ONDC-integrated platform from Kharadi, accurate TCS computation at 0.5% and timely filing is critical.

Patron Accounting, with its Pune office at RTC Silver, Wagholi, provides end-to-end e-commerce GST compliance services - from GSTR-8 filing and Section 9(5) management to seller TCS reconciliation and multi-state registration handling.

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Content Created: 23 March 2026  |  Last Updated: 23 March 2026  |  Next Review: September 2026  |  Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

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