
GST Returns Offline Tool Installation Procedure
Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) provides Returns Offline Tool to facilitate the upload of invoices in bulk. The taxpayer can add items in offline mode and upload invoices to the GST Portal using GST Returns Offline Tool. The appearance of the Returns Offline tool will be similar to that in the GSTN web portal, and the functionalities are identical. In this article, we will look at GST Returns Offline Tool installation procedure in detail. Know more about Types of GST Returns and Due DatesDownload GST Returns Offline Tool
You can download the GST return offline tool from the GST Portal. Once the GST return offline tool is downloaded, you have to install the downloaded fillies on your computer to upload invoices.Downloading the Returns Offline tool is a one-time activity; however, it may require an update in future if GSTN Network updates the Tool. Check the version of the GST offline tool used by you with the available offline tool file on the GST Portal at regular intervals.
Files in a Downloaded ZIP folder
The downloaded ZIP folder (gst_offline_tool.zip) contains all files for installation. You have to unzip the downloaded files and extract the files. The folder contains the following files:- Offline tool .exe file
- txt file
- Excel File Template
- CSV file folders
- User Manual
GST Offline tool.exe file
It is a file for the GST Returns Offline tool to be installed in the computerReadme.txt file
This file explains in detail the prerequisites for the GST Returns Offline toolExcel File Template
As mentioned above, the downloaded ZIP file contains an excel file template in the format of GSTR1_Excel_Workbook_Template.xlsx file. The multi-section excel can be used to add invoice details. You can upload invoice data entered in the respective worksheets for all sections at one go.CSV file folders
GST Offline Tool support upload on invoice details in the .csv format. The .csv format refers to comma-separated values format. : Section wise CSV files folder which contains .csv file with the sample data which have to be deleted before filling the actual invoices data to the template.User Manual
Invoice Upload Offline tool User Manual - User Manual is detailing out the guidance for taxpayers to use Returns Offline tool.GST Returns Offline Tool Installation Procedure
The step-step by guidelines for installing GST Returns Offline Tool is explained in detail below. Step1: You need to Save Excel file, and CSV files on your computer as these files contain the templates in which the data can be entered to be used by the GST Returns Offline tool.










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Updated on: January 17th, 2025
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