GSTN's Excel tool for preparing the GSTR-9 annual return offline. By Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
GSTR-9 Offline Tool (Annual Return) is free software for Windows from Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). GSTN's Excel tool for preparing the GSTR-9 annual return offline. Download it only from gst.gov.in. The latest version we track is 2.2. 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:
- 2.2
- 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 accountants preparing GSTR-9 annual returns: fill the worksheets offline, generate a JSON and upload it on the portal. Always take the current version from gst.gov.in before you start — old copies forwarded on WhatsApp may produce JSON the portal rejects.
Install guide · इंस्टॉल गाइड
- Windows
- Windows 7 or above
- 1On gst.gov.in open Downloads → Offline Tools → GSTR-9 Offline Tool and download it.
- 2Extract the ZIP and open GSTR_9_Offline_Utility in Excel.
- 3Click Enable Editing (if shown) 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 GSTR-9 tables offline in Excel
- Generates the JSON for upload
- Read Me sheet with instructions inside the workbook
Pros
- Pro: Official GSTN tool with a published SHA-256 hash
- Pro: No login needed to download
Cons
- Con: Excel macros must be enabled
- Con: Not usable on mobile
What's new in 2.2
See what changed in 2.2 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 2.2Latest
date not stated- SHA-256
- 4c2a6144…4a1d65c1(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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GSTR-9 Offline Tool (Annual Return)
2.2 · Not stated