# Compliance Calendar – January 2026 (Checklist & Deadlines)

Published: 06 Jan 2026
Author: Treelife
Practice area: Calendar
Tags: Compliance Calendar January 2026
Source: https://treelife.in/calendar/compliance-calendar-january-2026/

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Blog Content Overview

- [1 January 2026 Compliance Calendar for Startups, Businesses & Founders in India](#January_2026_Compliance_Calendar_for_Startups_Businesses_Founders_in_India)
- [2 Why a Compliance Calendar Matters in January 2026](#Why_a_Compliance_Calendar_Matters_in_January_2026)
- [3 Key Statutory Compliance Due Dates – January 2026](#Key_Statutory_Compliance_Due_Dates_January_2026)
[3.1 7th January 2026 (Wednesday)](#7th_January_2026_Wednesday)
- [3.2 11th January 2026 (Sunday)](#11th_January_2026_Sunday)
- [3.3 15th January 2026 (Thursday)](#15th_January_2026_Thursday)
- [3.4 18th January 2026 (Sunday)](#18th_January_2026_Sunday)
- [3.5 20th January 2026 (Tuesday)](#20th_January_2026_Tuesday)
- [3.6 22nd January 2026 (Thursday)](#22nd_January_2026_Thursday)
- [3.7 24th January 2026 (Saturday)](#24th_January_2026_Saturday)
- [3.8 30th January 2026 (Friday)](#30th_January_2026_Friday)
- [3.9 31st January 2026 (Saturday)](#31st_January_2026_Saturday)

- [4 Who Must Follow the January 2026 Compliance Calendar?](#Who_Must_Follow_the_January_2026_Compliance_Calendar)
- [5 Summary of Key Forms & Their Purpose](#Summary_of_Key_Forms_Their_Purpose)
- [6 Why Staying Compliant Matters](#Why_Staying_Compliant_Matters)
- [7 Conclusion](#Conclusion)
- [8 Why Choose Treelife?](#Why_Choose_Treelife)

[8.0.1 Need Help with January 2026 Compliances? 
Let’s Talk](#Need_Help_with_January_2026_Compliances_Let8217s_Talk)

## **January 2026 Compliance Calendar for Startups, Businesses & Founders in India**

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Staying compliant is not optional it is a legal and financial necessity. January marks the **start of the calendar year**, but from a compliance perspective, it is one of the **busiest months** for businesses, startups, professionals, and employers in India. With **multiple GST returns, quarterly TDS/TCS filings, PF–ESI payments, and MCA annual filings**, missing deadlines can lead to **interest, penalties, and notices**.

This **January 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.

## **Why a Compliance Calendar Matters in January 2026**

January is particularly important because it includes:

- **Quarterly filings for Oct–Dec 2025**

- **Regular monthly GST and TDS obligations**

- **Annual MCA filings for FY 2024–25 (where applicable)**

- **PF & ESI statutory payments**

The calendar marks due dates for GST, TDS, PF, ESI & MCA Filings. Delays during this month can compound compliance risks for the entire year.

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## **Key Statutory Compliance Due Dates – January 2026**

Here is a tabular compliance calendar for January 2026-

**Due Date****Compliance Requirement****Period Covered****Applicable To****7 Jan 2026**TDS / TCS DepositDecember 2025All deductors & collectorsGSTR-7 FilingDecember 2025GST TDS deductorsGSTR-8 FilingDecember 2025E-commerce operators**11 Jan 2026**GSTR-1 (Monthly)December 2025Monthly GST filers**15 Jan 2026**Issuance of Form 16A & 27DOct – Dec 2025Deductors & collectorsPF & ESI Payments / ReturnsDecember 2025EmployersForm 27EQ (Quarterly TCS Return)Oct – Dec 2025TCS filers**18 Jan 2026**CMP-08 FilingOct – Dec 2025Composition scheme taxpayers**20 Jan 2026**GSTR-3B (Monthly)December 2025Regular GST taxpayersGSTR-5A FilingDecember 2025OIDAR service providers**22 Jan 2026**GSTR-3B (Quarterly – QRMP)Oct – Dec 2025QRMP taxpayers (selected states)**24 Jan 2026**GSTR-3B (Quarterly – QRMP)Oct – Dec 2025QRMP taxpayers (remaining states)**30 Jan 2026**Form 26QB / 26QC / 26QD / 26QEDecember 2025Specified TDS deductors**31 Jan 2026**Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q (Quarterly TDS Returns)Oct – Dec 2025Employers & deductorsAOC-4 & MGT-7 (Annual Filings)FY 2024–25Companies (where applicable)

### **7th January 2026 (Wednesday)**

**1. TDS / TCS Deposit – December 2025**

- Deposit tax deducted or collected during December 2025

- Applicable to all deductors and collectors

**2. GST Returns – GSTR-7 & GSTR-8 (December 2025)**

- **GSTR-7**: For taxpayers required to deduct TDS under GST

- **GSTR-8**: For e-commerce operators collecting TCS

### **11th January 2026 (Sunday)**

**GSTR-1 Filing (Monthly) – December 2025**

- Details of outward supplies

- Applicable to normal GST taxpayers under monthly filing

### **15th January 2026 (Thursday)**

**1. Issuance of TDS Certificates**

- **Form 16A** – TDS on non-salary payments

- **Form 27D** – TCS certificate

- For the quarter **Oct–Dec 2025**

**2. PF & ESI Payments / Returns – December 2025**

- Mandatory for all employers covered under EPF & ESI laws

- Delay attracts interest and penalties

**3. Quarterly TCS Return – Form 27EQ**

- For the quarter **October to December 2025**

### **18th January 2026 (Sunday)**

**CMP-08 Filing – Composition Dealers**

- Applicable for taxpayers under the **Composition Scheme**

- For the quarter **Oct–Dec 2025**

### **20th January 2026 (Tuesday)**

**1. GSTR-3B Filing (Monthly) – December 2025**

- Summary return with tax payment

- Mandatory for regular GST taxpayers

**2. GSTR-5A – December 2025**

- Applicable to **OIDAR service providers** supplying services from outside India

### **22nd January 2026 (Thursday)**

**GSTR-3B (Quarterly – QRMP)**

- For the quarter **Oct–Dec 2025**

- Due date depends on the **state category**

### **24th January 2026 (Saturday)**

**GSTR-3B (Quarterly – QRMP)**

- Alternate due date for remaining QRMP states

- Ensure correct state-wise applicability

### **30th January 2026 (Friday)**

**Challan-cum-Statement for Specified TDS Sections**
Applicable for December 2025 transactions:

- **Section 194-IA** – Sale of immovable property

- **Section 194-IB** – Rent payment by individuals/HUF

- **Section 194-M** – Payments to contractors/professionals

- **Section 194S** – Transfer of virtual digital assets

Forms to be filed:

- **Form 26QB**

- **Form 26QC**

- **Form 26QD**

- **Form 26QE**

### **31st January 2026 (Saturday)**

**1. Quarterly TDS Returns – Oct–Dec 2025**

- **Form 24Q** – Salary TDS

- **Form 26Q** – Non-salary domestic payments

- **Form 27Q** – Payments to non-residents

**2. MCA Annual Filings (Where Applicable)**

- **AOC-4** – Filing of financial statements

- **MGT-7** – Annual return

- For **FY 2024–25**

## **Who Must Follow the January 2026 Compliance Calendar?**

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 Name****Applicable Law****Purpose / Description****GSTR-1**GSTMonthly return for reporting outward supplies (sales details) made by registered taxpayers**GSTR-3B**GSTSummary return for declaring tax liability and paying GST**GSTR-5A**GSTReturn for OIDAR service providers supplying services from outside India**GSTR-7**GSTReturn for taxpayers required to deduct TDS under GST**GSTR-8**GSTReturn for e-commerce operators collecting TCS**CMP-08**GSTQuarterly statement-cum-challan for taxpayers under the Composition Scheme**Form 24Q**Income TaxQuarterly TDS return for tax deducted on salary payments**Form 26Q**Income TaxQuarterly TDS return for tax deducted on domestic non-salary payments**Form 27Q**Income TaxQuarterly TDS return for payments made to non-residents**Form 27EQ**Income TaxQuarterly TCS return filed by tax collectors**Form 16A**Income TaxTDS certificate for non-salary payments issued to deductees**Form 27D**Income TaxTCS certificate issued to collectees**Form 26QB**Income TaxChallan-cum-statement for TDS on purchase of immovable property**Form 26QC**Income TaxChallan-cum-statement for TDS on rent paid by individuals/HUF**Form 26QD**Income TaxChallan-cum-statement for TDS on payments to contractors/professionals by individuals**Form 26QE**Income TaxChallan-cum-statement for TDS on transfer of virtual digital assets**AOC-4**Companies ActFiling of financial statements with the Registrar of Companies**MGT-7**Companies ActFiling of annual return of a company

## **Why Staying Compliant Matters**

Non-compliance can lead to:

- Missing **quarterly TDS/TCS filings**

- Delayed **PF & ESI payments**

- Incorrect **QRMP state-wise GSTR-3B dates**

- Forgetting **MCA annual filings**

- Late issuance of **TDS certificates**

For startups and scaling businesses, **a clean compliance record directly impacts valuations and fund-raising success.**

## **Conclusion**

January 2026 is a compliance-heavy month with monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations converging together. 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.**

## **Why Choose Treelife?**

Treelife has been one of India’s most trusted legal and financial firms for over 10 years. We are proud to be trusted by over 1000 startups and investors for solving their problems and taking accountability.

Our team ensures:

- Zero missed deadlines

- Clean audit trails

- Investor-ready compliance

- Full statutory coverage across GST, Income Tax & MCA

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