Download GSTR-2A using Saral GST – Step 2

Welcome back to the second post in this series. Today we will be discussing how to Download GSTR2A.

To download GSTR-2A directly from GSTN portal, visit – Download GSTR-2A from GST portal. 

In our previous step, we have entered or imported the data. Now we will be downloading GSTR2A.

After entering the details to Saral GST and the master setting, the GSTR2A (details of purchases uploaded by the supplier through GSTR1) has to be downloaded from GSTN and compared with the details entered in Saral GST.

You can either go ahead and read the post or watch the videos in which we have shown how to do the processes.

Offline Download (Manually through GSTN)

For downloading the GSTR2A offline, Login to your GST portal in www.gst.gov.in. Goto Return Dashboard and select the FY and Period of filing.

Now click on Download under Auto Drafted Details GSTR2A.

  Here, click on Generate File. A file in JSON format will be prepared and available for download. Click on “Click here to download”.

The GSRT2A file in zip format will be downloaded. JSON file has to be extracted from this file.

Now, this file has to be read to Saral GST. Goto GSTR2 -> Download.

Browse the JSON file downloaded and click on Import. The complete information available in the file will be imported to Saral GST.

Double click on any particular invoice detail, the complete invoice information will be displayed.

Online Download (Automatically through GSP)

For downloading the GSTR2A online, goto GSTR2 -> Download and click on Download. The details will automatically be downloaded and loaded to Saral GST.

Double click on any particular invoice detail, the complete invoice information will be displayed.