GSTN's Excel tool for composition taxpayers to prepare the annual GSTR-4 offline. By Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
GSTR-4 (Annual) Offline Tool is free software for Windows from Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). GSTN's Excel tool for composition taxpayers to prepare the annual GSTR-4 offline. Download it only from gst.gov.in. The latest version we track is 4.2. The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 4.2
- Publisher:
- Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
- Official site:
- gst.gov.in
- Licence:
- Free — Government utility (GSTN) — free
- Windows:
- Windows 7 or above
Our verdict
For composition dealers filing the annual GSTR-4 (FY 2019-20 onwards). Don't confuse it with the old 'GSTR-4 Offline Tool (Quarterly)', which only covers periods up to FY 2018-19.
Install guide · इंस्टॉल गाइड
- Windows
- Windows 7 or above
- 1On gst.gov.in open Downloads → Offline Tools → GSTR-4 (Annual) offline tool and download it.
- 2Extract the ZIP and open GSTR_4_Annual_Offline_Utility in Excel.
- 3Click Enable Editing and Enable Content, then read the Read Me sheet.
- 4Fill the worksheets, generate the JSON and upload it after logging in to the portal.
Key features
- Prepare the annual GSTR-4 offline in Excel
- Generates the JSON for upload
- Read Me sheet inside the workbook
Pros
- Pro: Official GSTN tool with a published SHA-256 hash
- Pro: No login needed to download
Cons
- Con: Easy to confuse with the old quarterly GSTR-4 tool
- Con: Not usable on mobile
What's new in 4.2
See what changed in 4.2 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 4.2Latest
date not stated- SHA-256
- c3bc1fec…c7e44de3(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 7 or above
- Architecture
- Not stated
- Also needs
- Microsoft Excel 2007 or later
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Government utility (GSTN) — free
- Publisher
- gst.gov.in
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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