How to Navigate the GSTR-3B Hard-Locking Update

GSTR-3B Hard-Locking is here – Are you ready?
Starting with the July 2025 return cycle, the government will hard-lock auto-filled liability values in GSTR-3B. Once these values are auto-populated, you won’t be able to make any changes – making accurate data reconciliation critical to avoid costly mistakes and compliance setbacks.
This new mechanism also brings GSTR-1A into sharp focus, as it becomes the only route to correct or adjust any values before filing. At the same time, businesses must ensure timely reconciliation using the Invoice Management System (IMS), especially to address credit notes rejected by buyers. Ignoring these can lead to inflated output tax liability and impact your working capital.
Join us for this exclusive expert-led session hosted by Team Clear, where we’ll break down the impact of this update, explain the revised filing process, and show how you can proactively prepare using technology and automation.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Understanding the GSTR-3B Hard-Locking Update
– What is hard-locking?
– How does it change the return filing process?
– Timeline and compliance checkpoints
🔹 Implications for Businesses
– Risk of errors and increased liabilities
– Why timely GSTR-1A action matters more than ever
🔹 How IMS Can Help
– Role of Invoice Management System in automating reconciliation
– Resolving buyer rejections and avoiding mismatches
🔹 What Happens If You Don’t Act?
– Penalties, inflated tax liability, and cash flow impact
🔹 Preparing for the Future
– Steps to future-proof your GST compliance
– Leveraging automation to stay error-free
💬 LIVE Q&A
Get your questions answered by Clear’s GST experts during the session.
Who Should Attend:
✅ CFOs & Finance Heads
✅ Tax & Compliance Professionals
✅ GST Consultants
✅ Accounting Teams
Save your spot today
Make sure your business is ready before the new rules kick in — this session is your roadmap to compliant, error-free filing.
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