Monthly GST
Retainership
One fixed monthly engagement. Every return filed on time. Every ITC claim verified. Every notice handled. Every advisory question answered. TaxClue becomes your GST compliance team — so you never have to think about a GST deadline again.
Monthly GST Retainership
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Everything Covered Under the Retainership
The TaxClue GST retainership is not a per-return billing arrangement — it's a fixed monthly engagement covering every aspect of your GST compliance. One fee. Everything handled.
GSTR-1 Filing
Monthly or quarterly outward supply statementGSTR-3B Filing & Tax Payment
Monthly/quarterly summary return with liability settlementMonthly ITC Reconciliation
GSTR-2B vs purchase register — every invoice matchedNotice Handling & Dept Correspondence
All GST notices replied within 48 hoursAnnual Returns & Compliance
Year-end filings included — no extra chargeOngoing GST Advisory
CA available for queries — included in retainershipWhat's In vs What's Out of Retainership
Transparency on Scope Prevents Billing Disputes
TaxClue is explicit about what is and isn't included in the retainership before engagement begins. Every client receives a written scope of work document at onboarding — with the included services, exclusions, and the rate at which excluded work is billed if required. No surprise invoices.
The TaxClue GST Compliance Calendar
Every client's filing is tracked on TaxClue's internal deadline management system. Reminders go to you for data; we handle everything else. This is the calendar your business runs on — never missed.
Data Reminder System — We Chase You (Not the Other Way Around)
TaxClue's retainership includes a structured data reminder workflow. You receive a WhatsApp reminder on the 5th of every month with a simple checklist: sales data, purchase data, bank statement (if needed). If data isn't received by the 7th, a follow-up is sent. We file on time whether you remember or not — and if data is delayed, we file a provisional return and amend once data arrives. No client ever misses a deadline because of our reminders.
How the Retainership Onboarding Works
Discovery & Scoping Call
CA reviews your current GST status, filing history, and any pending compliance gaps. Scope and monthly fee are agreed.
Onboarding & Health Check
We take GST portal access, review the last 3 months of filings, identify any gaps, and clear any immediate compliance issues before the retainership clock starts.
Data Workflow Setup
A simple monthly data sharing format is agreed — usually a WhatsApp-based checklist or a shared folder. No complex ERP integration required.
Full Compliance Takeover
From month one, TaxClue manages all GST deadlines. Your dedicated CA is on call for queries. Monthly compliance report delivered after each GSTR-3B filing.
Switching from Another CA? Zero Disruption.
TaxClue handles CA transitions routinely. We request the outgoing CA's working files and GST portal history, conduct an onboarding health check to map the current compliance position, and take over from the next return filing cycle. The transition is typically completed within one week — with no disruption to your GST filings and no period of non-coverage.
Why a Retainership Beats Per-Return Billing
ITC Protected Every Month
Per-return CAs file the return and move on. TaxClue's retainership includes full ITC reconciliation before every GSTR-3B — so wrongly claimed ITC is caught before it becomes a DRC-01 demand.
Notices Handled as Part of the Deal
Under a per-return arrangement, a notice means a separate invoice. Under retainership, routine notice replies are included — no shock billing when the department sends a scrutiny notice.
Dedicated CA — Not a Ticketing System
One named CA is responsible for your account. You have their direct WhatsApp — not a generic support email. When you ask a question, the person who filed your last return answers it.
Proactive — Not Reactive
Your CA reviews your returns before filing, flags potential issues, and alerts you to regulatory changes that affect your business. You don't call us when there's a problem — we call you before there is one.
Monthly Compliance Report
After every GSTR-3B filing, you receive a one-page monthly compliance summary: what was filed, tax paid, ITC claimed, any mismatches found, and any advisory action items for the next month.
Predictable Fixed Cost
One fixed monthly fee covers everything in scope. No surprise invoices for individual returns. Budget GST compliance as a fixed operating expense — like your rent or salary.
Retainership vs Per-Return Billing — Head to Head
| Feature | Per-Return Billing | TaxClue Retainership |
|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B filing | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Monthly ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2B) | ✗ Rarely done | ✓ Every month |
| Section 17(5) blocked credit audit | ✗ Not typical | ✓ Every month |
| Rule 42/43 reversal calculation | ✗ Often missed | ✓ Included |
| GST notice handling | Extra invoice raised | ✓ Routine notices included |
| GSTR-9 annual return | Billed separately | ✓ Included in retainer |
| Dedicated named CA | ✗ Whoever is free | ✓ One assigned CA |
| Monthly compliance report | ✗ Not standard | ✓ Every month after 3B |
| Unlimited advisory queries | ✗ Charged per query | ✓ Unlimited via WhatsApp |
| Billing predictability | Variable — unpredictable | ✓ Fixed monthly fee |
Who Benefits Most from a GST Retainership
B2B Businesses with Regular GST Vendors
ITC reconciliation matters most when you have large purchase volumes. Missing a GSTR-2B match means real cash loss.
High ITC value at stakeE-commerce Sellers (Amazon / Flipkart)
E-commerce GST compliance has TCS, multi-state place of supply, and frequent reconciliation needs — ideal for retainership.
Complex complianceManufacturers with Exempt + Taxable Mix
Rule 42/43 reversals are mandatory and need monthly tracking — this is almost never done right without a dedicated CA.
Rule 42/43 criticalExporters with LUT / IGST Refund
Export compliance, LUT renewal, zero-rated supply reporting, and IGST refund coordination are covered under retainership.
Export complianceService Businesses Above ₹20 Lakh
Professionals and service companies who want compliance handled without learning GST — retainership is the hands-off solution.
Hassle-free complianceGrowing Businesses Crossing ₹5 Crore
Businesses crossing the ₹5 Crore turnover threshold face new obligations (GSTR-9C, mandatory GSTR-1 monthly). Retainership handles the transition.
Threshold transitionWhat Our Retainer Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly retainership fee is customised based on your business profile — not a one-size-fits-all rate. Key factors include: filing frequency (monthly vs QRMP vs composition), approximate monthly invoice volume, turnover range, number of GSTINs, whether you have exports, and whether GSTR-9C is applicable. After the discovery call, TaxClue provides a written retainership proposal with the exact monthly fee and full scope of work. The fee is fixed for a year — no mid-year revisions unless the business scope changes materially.
Clearing pending returns from before the retainership start date is treated as a separate one-time project — not part of the ongoing monthly fee. TaxClue assesses the backlog during onboarding, quotes a one-time clearance fee (covering late fee calculation, filing all pending returns in order, and any interest management), and clears the backlog before the retainership clock starts. Going forward, everything is clean and the retainership covers all future filings. Many clients choose TaxClue specifically to clear a backlog and start fresh.
Yes — TaxClue retainerships operate on a rolling monthly basis with 30-day notice. There are no lock-in contracts or minimum term requirements. If you decide to cancel for any reason — switching to another CA, reducing business activity, or any other reason — you give 30 days' notice and we ensure a smooth handover of all files, ARNs, and working documents to your new CA. We hold no files hostage and make the transition as easy as the onboarding was.
Yes — TaxClue handles multi-GSTIN retainerships routinely. Each additional GSTIN is assessed during scoping and added to the retainership at an incremental fee. All GSTINs are managed by the same dedicated CA, with a consolidated compliance report covering all states every month. Cross-state ITC and place of supply implications across the GSTINs are also monitored. Multi-GSTIN clients often find the retainership model even more valuable because the alternative — managing multiple state CAs — is logistically complex and expensive.
For filing purposes, TaxClue needs GST portal credentials to file returns on your behalf. Your credentials are stored securely using password manager tools — they are never shared with anyone outside your assigned CA team. Alternatively, if you prefer not to share login credentials, you can authorise TaxClue as a GST practitioner (GSTP) on the portal — a formal authorisation mechanism that gives us filing access without sharing your password. This is the approach TaxClue recommends for businesses above ₹5 Crore turnover.
After every GSTR-3B filing, you receive a one-page monthly compliance summary covering: period filed, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing acknowledgement numbers (ARNs), outward supply turnover declared, ITC claimed this month, tax paid (IGST / CGST / SGST split), ITC reconciliation status (matched / deferred / reversed), any supplier non-filing tracker update, any notices received or responded to, and action items for the coming month. Simple, clear, and useful — not a wall of tax jargon.
Never Think About a GST Deadline Again
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC reconciliation, notices, GSTR-9 — handled every month by a dedicated CA who knows your business. Fixed fee, zero surprises, zero missed deadlines.
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