GST BO Portal Returns Downloading Guide

GST Doctor Supports analysis of returns download from GST BO Portal. In BO POrtal, returns are available in multiple formats at multiple places and its sometimes confusing. In order to address this issue, we have come up with a step by step guide on how to download GST Returns from BO Portal that are compatible with GST Doctor Software.

How to download GSTR-1 from BO Portal (EXCEL/ZIP)

Step 1: Go to Services Tab → Taxpayer account → Record Search (Returns)

Step 2: Type or paste the GSTIN and chose Year → click Search

Step 3: You will get the list of ARN in respect of GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 Filed by the taxpayer. Just click on the ARN for chosen month in GSTR-1 row.

Step 4: Click on DOWNLOAD FILED RECORDS (EXCEL) at the bottom of the pop-up page opened in new tab. (make sure the pop-up is not blocked by the browser). Your file will be generated in 20 mins.

Step 5: Please wait for 20 mins and return on the same page again by clicking the same ARN that you clicked before. This time you will see a download file option. Just download the file and save in a folder.

Pro Tip: Do not wait for this file to generate and then generate other file. Raise a request for all files in first round and download all files in second round.

How to download GSTR-3B from BO Portal (PDF or EXCEL)

Step 1: Go to Services Tab → Taxpayer account → Record Search (Returns)

Step 2: Type or paste the GSTIN and chose Year → click Search

Step 3: You will get the list of ARN in respect of GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 Filed by the taxpayer. Just click on the ARN for chosen month in GSTR-3B row.

Step 4: Click on DOWNLOAD SUMMARY (PDF) or DOWNLOAD SUMMARY (EXCEL) at the bottom of the pop-up page opened in new tab. (make sure the pop-up is not blocked by the browser). PDF file will be downloaded immediately but excel file generation will take upto 20 mins.

Step 5: Please wait for 20 mins and return on the same page again by clicking the same ARN that you clicked before. This time you will see a download file option. Just download the file and save in a folder.

Pro Tip: Do not wait for this file to generate and then generate other file. Raise a request for all files in first round and download all files in second round.

How to download GSTR-2A/2B from BO Portal (EXCEL/PDF)

Step 1: Go to Services Tab → Taxpayer account → Record Search

Step 2: Type or paste the GSTIN and chose GSTR-2A/GSTR-2B from drop down menu → chose Related To Returns → chose Year → click Search

Step 3: You will get the list of months for which GSTR-2A/GSTR-2B was available for the taxpayer. Just click on the any month.

Step 4: Click on GENERATE EXCEL FILE TO DOWNLOAD at the bottom of the pop-up page opened in new tab. (make sure the pop-up is not blocked by the browser). GSTR-2B will be downloaded immediately but GSTR-2A file generation will take upto 20 mins. GSTR-2B files may be more than one per month for large taxpayers, download all files except summary.

Step 5:For GSTR-2A please wait for 20 mins and return on the same page again by clicking the same month that you clicked before. This time you will see a download file option. Just download the file and save in a folder.

Pro Tip: Do not wait for this file to generate and then generate other file. Raise a request for all files in first round and download all files in second round.

How to download GSTR-9 from BO Portal (PDF)

Step 1: Go to Services Tab → Taxpayer account → Record Search

Step 2: Type or paste the GSTIN and chose Document Type ARN from drop down menu → chose Related To Returns → chose Year → click Search

Step 3: You will get the list of returns including GSTR-9 for the taxpayer. Just click on the GSTR-9.

Step 4: Click on DOWNLOAD GSTR-9 DETAILS(PDF) at the bottom of the pop-up page opened in new tab. (make sure the pop-up is not blocked by the browser). Your file will be downloaded instantly. Please download Filed GSTR-9 and not System Computed GSTR-9.