The number of times you need to file a return depends on the type of business you are in. For example, for a sensitive business like coal, iron-steel, oil, electronic goods, cement etc., you need to file Uttar Pradesh VAT returns on the final day of each month. However, more details regarding filing VAT are provided below -
Step 1: Download Required Files
To file returns for VAT payments, requests must be done through the official portal. You will find an excel file that is required to be filled for return. However, not every sheet needs to be filled every month, and then you must start filling up the sheets accordingly.
Step 2: Check Using Offline Tool
You can also find an offline tool on the official website that helps you check if you have filled the Excel sheets correctly.
Step 3: Log in
To upload the return file, you need to log in to the official website of the UP VAT using your username and password. However, if you are logging in for the first time, you might need to change your password.
Step 4: Generation of New Token
After logging in, you have to click on the option ‘Proceed to E-Return Filing’ that will redirect you to the menu page of e-return filing. After that, you have to select the New Token Generation for the period you wish to apply.
Step 5: New and Old Returns Versions
While filing returns, you will find two versions available; one is for returns before February 2010 (old version) and another one for returns before February 2010 (new version). Now, you need to generate the token and register your digital signature.
Step 6: Generation of Receipt
Finally, you can generate the receipt after uploading the ZIP files accordingly.