Procedure to File VAT e-Returns
- All the VAT/CST returns forms in MS Excel format can be downloaded from the website.
- All columns of the return in form VAT-15, VAT-17, Form-I and Lists in Form VAT-18, VAT-19, VAT-23 & VAT-24 should be filled correctly as prescribed under VAT- Rules mentioned on the website. No incomplete return shall be accepted at Department of Excise & Taxation, UT, Chandigarh.
- For VAT Return’s : Need to fill VAT15,VAT 23 and Vat 24 in ‘MS Excel’ format
- For CST Return’s: Need to fill Form I, VAT 18 and Vat 19 in ‘MS Excel’ format
IMPORTANT:
- Before saving the forms, click on ‘NON-EDITABLE’ button in the return forms as this will secure your data. Once the return forms are filled please save them with following file names:
| Return Forms | File Name | Instructions | Download Forms |
| Form I | FORMI(CH).xls | Form I Instructions (Size: 68.2 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 55.1 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
| VAT 18 | VAT18(CH).xls | VAT 18 Instructions (Size: 10.7 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 82.5 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
| VAT 19 | VAT19(CH).xls | VAT 19 Instructions (Size: 10.8 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 134 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
| VAT 15 | VAT15(CH).xls | VAT 15 Instructions (Size: 17.8 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 139 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
| VAT 23 | VAT23(CH).xls | VAT 23 Instructions (Size: 27.6 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 160 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
| VAT 24 | VAT24(CH).xls | VAT 24 Instructions (Size: 10.9 KB, Format: PDF, Language: English) | View Documents (Size: 161 KB, Format: ZIP, Language: English) |
- Thereafter, prepare a non-editable CD of your completely filled return forms for one return period and mention the following information on CD with the permanent marker:
- Return Period
- VAT/CST TIN
- Signature
- For every return period, separate CD needs to be submitted.
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Submit the CD to the ETO Incharge of your ward along with their hardcopies.