Compliance Calendar February 2026 – GST TDS PF ESI Deadlines

February 2026 Compliance Calendar for Startups, Businesses & Founders in India

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Plan your February filings in one place. Figures and forms are mapped for monthly GST filers, QRMP taxpayers, TDS deductors, PF and ESI registrants. Use this single-page tracker to plan all India statutory filings and deposits for February 2026.

The February 2026 Compliance Calendar provides a comprehensive, date-wise checklist of all statutory compliances applicable for the month, helping businesses stay fully compliant and audit-ready.

At a Glance:

• When is GSTR-1 due? 11 Feb 2026 for January 2026 (monthly filers); IFF for QRMP available till 13 Feb.
• When is GSTR-3B due? 20 Feb 2026 for January 2026 (monthly filers). No quarterly GSTR-3B falls in February 2026.
• When are GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 due? 10 Feb 2026 for January 2026.
• What about QRMP taxpayers? Pay tax via PMT-06 for January by 25 Feb 2026; IFF (optional) till 13 Feb 2026.
• By when to deposit TDS/TCS? 7 Feb 2026 for January deductions/collections.
• PF and ESI? Deposit January 2026 contributions by 15 Feb 2026.
• Any month-end items? Challan-cum-statements for specified TDS sections (26QB/26QC/26QD/26QE) due 28 Feb 2026; GSTR-11 for UIN holders also due 28 Feb 2026.

Who is this Calendar for

• Founders, CFOs, finance and compliance teams managing GST, TDS, PF, ESI
• MSMEs and startups on monthly GST or QRMP
• Accounting firms handling multi-client calendars across India

Key Statutory Compliance Due Dates – February 2026

Here is a tabular compliance calendar for February 2026-

Date	Law	Form or action	For period	Who must do this	What to do now
7 Feb 2026 Sat	Income Tax	Deposit TDS TCS	Jan 2026	All deductors collectors	Verify TAN, challan CIN and section mapping the same day of payment.
10 Feb 2026 Tue	GST	GSTR 7	Jan 2026	GST TDS deductors	Reconcile deductee wise entries before filing.
10 Feb 2026 Tue	GST	GSTR 8	Jan 2026	E-commerce operators TCS	Match tax collected with gross supplies and payouts.
11 Feb 2026 Wed	GST	GSTR 1 monthly	Jan 2026	Monthly GST filers	Freeze outward supplies and confirm all IRNs generated.
13 Feb 2026 Fri	GST	IFF optional	Jan 2026	QRMP taxpayers	Upload B2B invoices to pass ITC early to customers.
13 Feb 2026 Fri	GST	GSTR 5 GSTR 6	Jan 2026	Non-resident taxable persons Input Service Distributors	Validate ISD credit distribution and NRP transactions.
14 Feb 2026 Sat	Income Tax	Issue TDS certificates 194-IA 194-IB 194M 194S for Dec 2025	Dec 2025	Deductors for property rent professional and specified digital asset payments	Generate and deliver certificates to payees on time.
15 Feb 2026 Sun	PF	Deposit contribution file ECR	Jan 2026	EPFO registered employers	Because the 15th is Sunday complete bank transfers by Friday 13th.
15 Feb 2026 Sun	ESI	Deposit contribution file return	Jan 2026	ESIC registered employers	Reconcile gross wages and ensure portal challan success.
15 Feb 2026 Sun	Income Tax	Form 24G	Jan 2026	Government deductors without challan	Furnish 24G for January remittances without challan.
15 Feb 2026 Sun	Income Tax	Quarterly TDS certificate other than salary	Oct–Dec 2025	All deductors	Prepare and issue within the quarter close timeline.
20 Feb 2026 Fri	GST	GSTR 3B	Jan 2026	Monthly GST filers	Pay interest if filing late on net cash liability.
20 Feb 2026 Fri	GST	GSTR 5A	Jan 2026	OIDAR providers	Confirm forex conversions and place of supply.
25 Feb 2026 Wed	GST	PMT 06	Jan 2026	QRMP taxpayers	Deposit January tax for QRMP to be set off in quarterly 3B.
28 Feb 2026 Sat	Income Tax	26QB 26QC 26QD 26QE challan-cum-statements	As applicable	Sections 194-IA 194-IB 194M 194S	File statements and align PAN property bank details.
28 Feb 2026 Sat	GST	GSTR 11	Jan 2026	UIN holders claiming refund on inward supplies	File statement for inward supplies eligible for refund.

Note on Professional Tax
If your state mandates monthly PT, plan it with payroll; PT dates are state specific so confirm your state’s rule before remitting.

Actionable planning checklist

Two weeks before due dates

• Lock January outward supplies and e-invoices for GSTR 1 by the 9th
• Prepare TDS payment file and bank approval workflow for 7th
• Run payroll-to-PF and payroll-to-ESI reconciliations for January

Filing week workflow

• 7th: Pay TDS TCS and verify challan on OLTAS the same day
• 10th: File GSTR 7 and GSTR 8 after cross-checking deductee and marketplace ledgers
• 11th: File GSTR 1 and circulate 2B visibility note to buyers
• 13th: Use IFF if on QRMP so customers get ITC without waiting for quarter end
• 15th: Ensure PF ECR and ESI challans are successful even though it is Sunday
• 20th: File GSTR 3B and 5A
• 25th: Generate PMT 06 for QRMP January liability
• 28th: Upload 26QB 26QC 26QD 26QE and file GSTR 11 where applicable

Corner cases to watch

• No CMP 08 or quarterly GSTR 3B falls in February 2026 for QRMP taxpayers
• Monthly due date split by groups does not apply to QRMP quarterly returns in February; treat 25 Feb PMT 06 as the QRMP obligation this month
• PF and ESI remain hard deadlines at the 15th, independent of weekends or banking cut-offs in practice, so schedule payments two days early

This calendar applies to:

• Private Limited Companies & OPCs
• Startups & MSMEs
• LLPs, Firms & Proprietorships
• GST-registered businesses
• TDS/TCS deductors
• Employers registered under PF, ESI & Professional Tax
• OIDAR service providers & non-resident taxpayers
• NBFCs and Ind-AS compliant entities

Summary of Key Forms & Their Purpose

Form or challan	Law	Who it applies to	Purpose or description
GSTR-1	GST	Registered taxpayers on monthly filing	Statement of outward supplies for the month; basis for recipients’ ITC.
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility)	GST	QRMP taxpayers	Optional upload of monthly B2B invoices so buyers can claim ITC before quarterly filing.
GSTR-3B	GST	Registered taxpayers on monthly filing	Monthly summary return with tax payment of net cash liability.
PMT-06	GST	QRMP taxpayers	Monthly tax deposit for the QRMP scheme; set off in quarterly GSTR-3B.
GSTR-7	GST	GST TDS deductors	Monthly return for tax deducted at source under GST.
GSTR-8	GST	E-commerce operators (TCS)	Monthly return for tax collected at source by marketplaces.
GSTR-6	GST	Input Service Distributors (ISD)	Monthly statement distributing eligible input tax credit to units.
GSTR-5	GST	Non-resident taxable persons	Monthly GST return for NRTP transactions in India.
GSTR-5A	GST	OIDAR service providers (non-resident)	Monthly return for online information/database access or retrieval services supplied from outside India.
GSTR-11	GST	UIN holders (embassies, UN bodies, etc.)	Statement of inward supplies to claim refund of taxes paid.
TDS/TCS deposit (Challan)	Income Tax	All deductors/collectors	Monthly remittance of TDS/TCS deducted/collected for the prior month.
Form 24G	Income Tax	Government deductors paying without challan	Monthly statement when TDS/TCS is remitted without a challan.
Form 16A issuance (quarterly TDS certificate)	Income Tax	All deductors	Quarterly certificate of TDS deducted on payments other than salary.
26QB/26QC/26QD/26QE (challan-cum-statements)	Income Tax	Deductors under sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, 194S	One-time combined payment + statement for specified TDS on property, rent, specified services, and virtual digital assets.
PF ECR + payment	PF	EPFO-registered employers	Electronic Challan-cum-Return and payment of PF contributions for the month.
ESI contribution + return	ESI	ESIC-registered employers	Monthly deposit and filing of ESI contributions for covered employees.

Official portals to monitor for changes

Track any extensions or clarifications on the portals of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), Income Tax Department, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). We however track all updates from these portals and keep you posted.

Treelife quick tips for February

• Build a “Friday finish” buffer: Because 15 Feb 2026 is a Sunday, complete PF/ESI transfers by Friday the 13th to avoid banking cut-offs.
• Reconcile early: Match PAN, TAN, and challans the same day you pay TDS/TCS to prevent CPC notices.
• Lock invoices by the 9th: This leaves a cushion for GSTR-1 validations and e-invoice corrections before 11 Feb.

Conclusion

February 2026 is a compliance-heavy month where planning filings in advance and maintaining accurate records can save businesses from penalties and last-minute stress.

For startups, SMEs, and growing enterprises, outsourcing compliance to experienced professionals ensures accuracy, peace of mind, and uninterrupted business growth.

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