# How to File GSTR6

In this article, understand step-by-step GSTR6 filing (ISD Return) using ClearTax.

**Step 1:** Select **Settings** located in the bottom left corner of the portal.

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**Step 2:** Under the **Global Settings** section, click **Business Settings**.

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**Step 3:** Review your ISD registration and all other GSTINs. If your ISD registration isn't listed, click **Add Business** and then click **Add New Gstin** and enter the ISD registration details..

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**Step 4:** Return to the Home page and select the **GST** tool to begin Filing.

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**Step 5:** On the GST screen, go to **Filings**. Choose **GSTR-6** from the listed returns.

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**Step 6:** Select your business and the relevant return period.

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**Step 7:** Click **Continue**.

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**Step 8:** Confirm Data Source for Importing Purchases and Distribution Confirm the data source for automatically filling your GSTR6 tables. For tables 3, 6a, 6b, and 6c, use data from the purchase register. If 6A vs PR reconciliation is needed, select it here.

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**Step 9:** For tables 5 and 8, choose your import mode.

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\- To upload ISD documents, use the Excel option where pre-calculated data will be imported. - To let the platform auto-distribute ITC, select the turnover option and enter annual turnover details.

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**Step 10:** Click **Prepare GSTR6** at the top right.

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**Step 11:** Click **Import file**.

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\- Drag and drop or select your completed template file. - Download a blank template if needed.

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**Step 12:** After import, click **Check Files** for errors and duplicates. Click **Proceed**, then **Import and Proceed**.

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**Step 13:** To Review and Distribute ITC, click **View Sections**.

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**Step 14:** Click **Action Items** to view IGST, CGST, and SGST values.

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\- If auto-distribution is selected, click **Generate ISD Documents** here or from the top.

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-Enter turnover details for all GSTINs under the same PAN, including quarterly turnover for entities without a full financial year, and add unregistered branches as necessary.

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\- After updating, click **Save and Proceed**.

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**Step 15:** The document series is generated automatically. Edit as required.

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**Step 16:** To remove incorrect data from tables, select the GSTIN and click on actions and then **Delete from Clear**.

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\- Confirm data deletion in the dialog.

\- This delete action is irreversible.

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**Step 17:** Click **Proceed to Upload**.

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**Step 18:** On the next screen, click **Preview GSTR-6** to see the table-wise breakdown.

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\- Use the **View** option in the Action column for detailed documents and preparation.

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\- Select and click **Document Level Report** to download all documents for the selected table.

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\- Additional options allow deletion or downloading line-level reports.

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**Step 19:** When ready, click **Upload to GSTN**.

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\- Monitor the upload status. If errors occur, click **History and Errors** and then **View** to check upload errors.

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**Step 21: Final Filing and Acknowledgement** - Once the data's successfully uploaded, click **Add** and select **Signatory** to begin offsetting. - Filing is supported using EVC. Enter the OTP received to complete GSTR6 filing. - Click **Acknowledge** to confirm and finish.

Thank you.


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