Excel utility for e-commerce operators to prepare the GSTR-8 TCS return offline. By Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
GSTR-8 Offline Utility (TCS Return for E-commerce Operators) is free software for Windows from Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). Excel utility for e-commerce operators to prepare the GSTR-8 TCS return offline. Download it only from gst.gov.in. The latest version we track is 7.7. 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:
- 7.7
- 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 e-commerce operators who collect TCS and file GSTR-8. The tool is at v7.7, but GSTN's manual dates from 2020, so treat the Read Me sheet inside the workbook as the up-to-date guide.
Install guide · इंस्टॉल गाइड
- Windows
- Windows 7 or above
- 1On gst.gov.in open Downloads → Offline Tools → GSTR8 Offline Utility and download it.
- 2Extract the ZIP and open GSTR8_Offline_Utility in Excel.
- 3Click Enable Editing and Enable Content, then read the Read Me sheet.
- 4Fill the worksheet, generate the JSON and upload it on the portal.
Key features
- Prepare GSTR-8 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: Only relevant to e-commerce operators
- Con: Manual is much older than the tool
What's new in 7.7
See what changed in 7.7 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 7.7Latest
date not stated- SHA-256
- ff6b3487…2192caf0(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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