What's New in Visual Catpro

Build 1711.88 (Date: 12/03/2025)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.87 (Date: 04/03/2025)

Fixed issue in creating Excel file of GSTR-1.

Build 1711.86 (Date: 03/03/2025)

Improvements in E-Way bill upload through API.
Improvements in '180 Days ITC reclaim report'.
Improvements in Chat support.
A new column 'Remarks' is now availabe in Import data from Excel module.
A new option Send Balance Confirmation E-Mail is now available in Trial Balance -> F7: Others.
School Module : Improvements in Student's A/c Statment format.
School Module : Filter is now availble in Strength Report also.

Build 1711.85 (Date: 10/02/2025)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.84 (Date: 27/01/2025)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.82 (Date: 20/01/2025)

Improvements in GST Returns w.r.t. GSTR-2B.

Build 1711.81 (Date: 14/01/2025)

Improvements in e-invoice upload through API.
Improvements in e-way bill upload through API.

Build 1711.80 (Date: 06/01/2025)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.78 (Date: 13/12/2024)

Changes in GSTR-9 (point no. 6(M) and 7) w.r.t. serial no. 5 of GST advisory dated 09/12/2024.
New FAQ: Table 8 of GSTR-9 is being filled as per serial no. 1 of GST Advisory dtd. 09/12/2024. This may result in negative figures in serial no. 8(D). Is there any way to avoid implementing this advisory for table 8 ?
New FAQ: Value of reclaimed ITC is not shown now in point 6(M) and 7(H) of GSTR-9 as per serial no. 5 of GST Advisory dtd. 09/12/2024. Is there any way to avoid implementing this advisory ?

Build 1711.77 (Date: 11/12/2024)

Changes in GSTR-9 (point no. 6(M) and 7) w.r.t. serial no. 5 of GST advisory dated 09/12/2024.

Build 1711.76 (Date: 06/12/2024)

Improvements in GSTR-9 w.r.t. GSTR-2B entries.

Build 1711.75 (Date: 04/12/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.73 (Date: 14/11/2024)

Changes in GSTR-2B implemented.

Build 1711.72 (Date: 11/11/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.70 (Date: 09/11/2024)

Improvements in GSTR-1 (w.r.t. Reporting of Interstate B2C Sales excedding Rs. 1 Lakh. (Earlier limit was 2.5 lakh)

Build 1711.69 (Date: 04/11/2024)

Improvements in GSTR-7.
Improvements in GST-TDS entry.

Build 1711.68 (Date: 23/10/2024)

Implemented changes in new format of Excel file of Table 8A of GSTR-9.
Improvements in MSME Form-I.

Build 1711.67 (Date: 22/10/2024)

New format of Annual Return (GSTR-9) is now available.
New format of MSME Form-I is now available (half yearly return applicable to companies).
Fixed: Error in GST-TDS deduction entry.

Build 1711.66 (Date: 18/10/2024)

GST-TDS deduction (for metal scrap buyers) is now available. You may opt to deduct GST-TDS by specifying 'Yes' in Master -> Oth. Info. -> Additional Reg. -> Apply GST-TDS.
GSTR-7 (for GST-TDS) is now available in GST Returns.

Build 1711.65 (Date: 08/10/2024)

Payments Report similar to Receipts Report is now availble in Main Menu -> Others.
TDS Report u/s 43B shall be shown in PAN wise grouping mode by default.
Improvements in Sale and Purchase Reports.
Improvements in School Module.
Improvements in Lock Data Module.
Improvements in Data Forms Module.

Build 1711.64 (Date: 11/09/2024)

The GST reconciliation report (sales and purchases) will also display annual entries carry-forward from the previous year.
Debit and credit notes also available in the Doc. Reports.
Barcode printing now supports QR code-based labels.

Build 1711.63 (Date: 10/09/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.59 (Date: 16/08/2024)

Improvements in MSME Report u/s 43B. Payments made in next year will now be considered for the verification of outstanding bills.

Build 1711.58 (Date: 12/08/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.57 (Date: 03/08/2024)

Implementation of a new server for E-Invoicing and E-Way Bill.

Build 1711.56 (Date: 29/07/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.49 (Date: 11/05/2024)

New FAQ: How to implement sales through e-commerce operator u/s 9(5) (Zomato, Swiggy etc.) ?

Build 1711.48 (Date: 07/05/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.46 (Date: 01/05/2024)

Changes w.r.t. sales through e-commerce u/s 9(5) (e.g. Zomato, Swiggy etc.).

Build 1711.45 (Date: 30/04/2024)

Improvements in MSME report u/s 43B w.r.t. F.Year 2024-25.

Build 1711.44 (Date: 27/04/2024)

GSTR-4 version updated to 2.3.

Build 1711.43 (Date: 25/04/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.38 (Date: 22/03/2024)

Improvements in MSME report u/s 43B.

Build 1711.37 (Date: 11/03/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.26 (Date: 05/02/2024)

Improvements in MSME report u/s 43B.

Build 1711.24 (Date: 27/01/2024)

Table No. 14 is now available in GSTR-1. Sales made through e-commerce operators shall be shown here.
MSME Report u/s 43B is now available in Others menu.

Build 1711.23 (Date: 23/01/2024)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.12 (Date: 25/12/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1711.08 (Date: 08/12/2023)

No information shall be given in point no. 12 and 13 of GSTR-9. These points are optional for F.Year 2022-23.

Build 1711.05 (Date: 08/12/2023)

Improvements in GSTR-9 w.r.t. ITC (point no. 6, 7 and 8).

Build 1711.01 (Date: 01/12/2023)

Downloading of GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B was not working due to OTP system implemented by department. Now you may download 2A/2B by entereing OTP within the software.

Build 1711.00 (Date: 23/11/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.85 (Date: 29/08/2023)

Dispatch From option is now available in E-Way bill window.

Build 1710.84 (Date: 26/08/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.78 (Date: 10/08/2023)

Improvements in e-invoicing module.

Build 1710.76 (Date: 04/08/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.67 (Date: 05/07/2023)

A new feature Auditor Master is now available in Firm Setup -> Auditor -> Auditor Master. You may define multiple auditors and then assign auditor to any firm.

Build 1710.66 (Date: 30/06/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.60 (Date: 19/05/2023)

Improvements in Stock Balances report.

Build 1710.59 (Date: 16/05/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.57 (Date: 11/05/2023)

Error w.r.t. GSTR-3B details resolved.

Build 1710.56 (Date: 09/05/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.50 (Date: 01/05/2023)

GSTR-1 e-file for Apr-2023 is now enabled.

Build 1710.49 (Date: 29/04/2023)

A new method 'FIFO (incl. GST)' is also available in Others -> Update References -> Trf. Stock from Prev. Year.
Cess on MRP is now available in Purchase entry / Sale Entry (manual).

Build 1710.47 (Date: 22/04/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.40 (Date: 11/04/2023)

A new facility to prepare Invoice/other documents in Draft mode is now available. Until Invoice/document is converted into Final, it shall not go into Audit Trail (where applicable) and accounts. Draft Invoice / document is provided to check the Invoice before printing.

Build 1710.38 (Date: 10/04/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.35 (Date: 05/04/2023)

Improvements in Audit Trail log.

Build 1710.33 (Date: 03/04/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.31 (Date: 27/03/2023)

You may now create Excel file of GSTR-2 also.
Audit Trail Log shall be applicable from 01/04/2023 only.
Fixed error in Envelope Printing.

Build 1710.29 (Date: 25/03/2023)

New FAQ: Companies Act now requires all companies to maintain audit trail w.e.f. 01/04/2023. How can I switch on Audit Trail feature ?

Build 1710.28 (Date: 23/03/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.24 (Date: 13/03/2023)

'A/c Head-wise' option is now available in GST Returns details report (drilling).

Build 1710.23 (Date: 10/03/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.22 (Date: 07/03/2023)

A new shortcut menu 'Stock' is now available on Main window.
Send WhatsApp (PDF) option is now available in Receivables -> Details.

Build 1710.19 (Date: 01/03/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.16 (Date: 13/02/2023)

Table 4 of GSTR-3B will now show purchases net of credit notes, instead of considering them as reversals. This is as per new instructions in GSTR-3B.

Build 1710.15 (Date: 01/02/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.13 (Date: 20/01/2023)

Now you may click 'F2: Period' to view specific period report of TDS Report u/s 194Q / TCS Report : 206C(1H).
New option 'B/S Class-wise' is now available in GSTR-2 -> A/c Head wise Summary.

Build 1710.12 (Date: 19/01/2023)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.09 (Date: 30/12/2022)

Improvements in GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B modules w.r.t. import bills.

Build 1710.07 (Date: 29/12/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.04 (Date: 22/12/2022)

Improvements in GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B Reconciliation modules.

Build 1710.01 (Date: 15/12/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1710.00 (Date: 14/12/2022)

Improvements in GST Returns w.r.t. GSTR-9 (Annual Return).

Build 1709.99 (Date: 13/12/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.83 (Date: 14/10/2022)

You may now specify Ship To address in Invoice without creating master. For this purpose, you may click on "..." button appearing after Consign To prompt in Invoice.

Build 1709.81 (Date: 12/10/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.66 (Date: 16/09/2022)

Changes in GSTR-3B implemented. Refer following FAQs for details.
New FAQ: How do we handle a situation where ITC appears in GSTR-2B but goods have not received during that month ?
New FAQ: Certain changes have been made vide circular no. 14/2022 dated 06/07/2022 regarding treatment of ITC u/s 17(5), and reversal under rule 38, 42 and 43. How to implement these changes in Catpro ?

Build 1709.65 (Date: 15/09/2022)

Party/HSN wise Summary is now available in GSTR-1 and GSTR-2.
HSN Code column is now available in Inventory -> Summary.

Build 1709.64 (Date: 14/09/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.63 (Date: 13/09/2022)

Interest calculation is now available in Others -> MSME Return (Half Yearly).

Build 1709.62 (Date: 12/09/2022)

Full Year option is now available in TDS u/s 194Q / TCS u/s 206C(1H) report.
Period option is now available in Clause 44 Report.

Build 1709.61 (Date: 06/09/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.58 (Date: 01/09/2022)

Debtors/Creditors ageing analysis report (covering 3 years) is now availabe in Final Accounts -> Debtors / Creditors Ageing (3 Years).
Separate block for Expenses like Salary, Bonus etc. created in Clause 44 Report.

Build 1709.57 (Date: 31/08/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.56 (Date: 27/08/2022)

Clause 44 Report improved.

Build 1709.54 (Date: 26/08/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.48 (Date: 06/08/2022)

Excel file for Form-27C may now be prepared in Reports -> TCS Report -> Form-27C.

Build 1709.46 (Date: 29/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.37 (Date: 24/06/2022)

Improvements in report of clause 44 of Tax Audit Report (Form-3CD). You may now ignore trn.type 'T' entries.

Build 1709.34 (Date: 21/06/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.33 (Date: 10/06/2022)

Report of clause 44 of Tax Audit Report (Form-3CD) is now available in Final Accounts -> Form-3CD clause 44 working.

Build 1709.31 (Date: 09/06/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.26 (Date: 23/05/2022)

GST Rate filter is now available in Doc. Reports, Sales / Purchase Report, Sales / Purchase Details under Main Menu -> Reports.

Build 1709.25 (Date: 17/05/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.15 (Date: 20/04/2022)

Direct uploading of E-Invoice is now available in Invoice -> F5: Others -> Upload E-Invoice (through API).

Build 1709.13 (Date: 19/04/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.09 (Date: 15/04/2022)

New GST Rate 6% (for bricks, building blocks etc.) w.e.f. 01/04/2022 is now available.

Build 1709.07 (Date: 12/04/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1709.00 (Date: 02/04/2022)

QR Code generator (required for E-Invoicing) added in update file.

Build 1708.99 (Date: 29/03/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.84 (Date: 22/01/2022)

Run time error in GSTR-1 fixed.

Build 1708.83 (Date: 21/01/2022)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.77 (Date: 20/12/2021)

A new option 'Verify GSTIN' is now available in Master (Windows 10 or later only). You may use this option to verify the GSTIN / import address details etc. of the registered person.

Build 1708.76 (Date: 18/12/2021)

A new option 'PDF Summary' is now available in GSTR-1. You can download summary report by clicking on 'Download Summary PDF' option in GSTR-1 as Tile Summary is not available on GST Portal.

Build 1708.75 (Date: 14/12/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.71 (Date: 29/11/2021)

Changes in GST Portal w.r.t. download of GSTR-1 implemented.
Changes in E-Way Bill JSON File w.r.t. Export invoices implemented.

Build 1708.70 (Date: 25/11/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.61 (Date: 03/11/2021)

A new configuration 'TDS u/s 194Q : Pass Journal entry instead of D/Note' is now available in Purchase entry module.
A new configuration 'Consider Debit Notes' is now available in Others -> TDS u/s 194Q.
A new configuration 'Consider Credit Notes' is now available in Others -> TDS u/s 194Q.
A new configuration 'Party Balance column required' is now available in Reports -> Pending Orders Report.
A new configuration 'Numeric Code Column Required' is now available in Inventory -> Summary.

Build 1708.60 (Date: 02/11/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.36 (Date: 06/08/2021)

Improvements in TDS u/s 194Q module.

Build 1708.34 (Date: 03/08/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.23 (Date: 12/07/2021)

A new input 'Apply TDS u/s 194Q' is now available in Master -> Other Info. -> Additional Registrations. Select yes against this input to deduct TDS on purchase entry.
GSTIN verificaiton in GST Returns will now show inactive GSTINs also.

Build 1708.21 (Date: 08/07/2021)

To deduct TDS u/s 194Q on payment, a new column 'Apply TDS (Y/N)' is now available in Voucher -> Data Forms -> Cheques Issued. You may enable this column in configurations by pressing F11.
Report w.r.t. TDS liability u/s 194Q is now available in Main Menu -> Others -> TDS Report : Sec. 194Q.

Build 1708.20 (Date: 06/07/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.09 (Date: 07/06/2021)

New FAQ : We are facing problem in uploading GSTR-1. Error report shows that some HSN Codes are invalid. What should we do ?

Build 1708.08 (Date: 04/06/2021)

Changes in GSTR-1 w.r.t. HSN Summary.

Build 1708.05 (Date: 02/06/2021)

New template of GSTR-1 excel file (version 1.8) implemented.
You may now copy value of selected cells in any table by pressing Ctrl+C.

Build 1708.03 (Date: 31/05/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1708.00 (Date: 21/05/2021)

A new report "Recipe Details Report" is now available in Others -> Misc. Modules.

Build 1707.99 (Date: 18/05/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.96 (Date: 15/05/2021)

Summary / Details option is now available in Reports -> Sales Summary.

Build 1707.95 (Date: 14/05/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.76 (Date: 06/04/2021)

Problem w.r.t. E-Way Bill -> Challans -> Others -> Description has been fixed. You may now specify description (Oth. Desc.) in create e-way bill window.

Build 1707.74 (Date: 02/04/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.72 (Date: 22/03/2021)

New FAQ : We want to make multiple changes in HSN Codes w.e.f. 01/04/2021 due to change in GST law. How can we do this ?

Build 1707.70 (Date: 19/03/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.65 (Date: 02/03/2021)

Now you may prepare IFF JSON file for two months also.

Build 1707.63 (Date: 26/02/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.61 (Date: 23/02/2021)

Improvements in A/c Statement -> Others -> Mass Transfer of Entries. Narration filter is also available now.

Build 1707.60 (Date: 20/02/2021)

An alternative format for GSTR-2A comparison is now available. You may click on 'Alt. Format' button in GSTR-2A to view the new format.

Build 1707.56 (Date: 12/02/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.46 (Date: 01/02/2021)

IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility) for clients who opt for QRMP is now available. To use this faciliyt, you must select 'Quarterly' against Filing Mode in House Keeping -> Firm Setup -> Reg. Info.

Build 1707.43 (Date: 29/01/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.42 (Date: 23/01/2021)

Bug fixed in Export E-Invoice. Clients making Export E-Invoice may on Live Chat for further guidance.

Build 1707.41 (Date: 22/01/2021)

GSTR-2B Download and comparison (same as GSTR-2A) is now available.
To view entry-wise details of receips, a new option 'F6: Details' is now available in TCS Report u/s 206C(1H).
You may now filter Company / Non-Company deductees in TCS Report u/s 206C(1H).
New format of VAT-15 (changed on 19/01/2021) is now available.

Build 1707.38 (Date: 13/01/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.35 (Date: 08/01/2021)

Improvements in E-Invoicing module.
Improvements in GSTR-9 module.

Build 1707.28 (Date: 01/01/2021)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.26 (Date: 31/12/2020)

Improvements in E-Invoicing module.

Build 1707.21 (Date: 30/12/2020)

E-Invoicing module (paid module) is now available. Please note that assessees having turnover exceeding Rs. 100 crores in any previous financial year since 2017-18, are required to make e-invoice w.e.f. 01/01/2021.

Build 1707.17 (Date: 21/12/2020)

Changes in E-Way bill file (applicable from 05/12/2020) implemented.

Build 1707.13 (Date: 02/12/2020)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.11 (Date: 20/11/2020)

A new report "Expenses without ITC Report" is now available in GST Docs -> Reports. You may use this report to find purchase/expense vouchers where ITC account is missing.

Build 1707.10 (Date: 18/11/2020)

Minor improvements.

Build 1707.09 (Date: 13/11/2020)

You may now create a single Group Account from multiple accounts. Group Account may be used to view combined statement of account. To create a Group A/c, go to Master -> Others -> Group A/c Master.
Following GST rates are also available now: -
1% - New as well as ongoing affordable housing projects etc.
1.5% - Diamond related services (job work etc.).
7.5% - Houses other than affordable housing projects etc.

Build 1707.04 (Date: 06/11/2020)

PAN wise grouping is now available in TCS Report u/s 206C(1H).
List of Debit Notes is now available in TCS Report u/s 206C(1H).

Build 1707.02 (Date: 05/11/2020)

Auto generation of TCS D/Notes is now available in TCS Report u/s 206C(1H). You may press 'F6: Gen. D/Notes' to generate Debit Notes.
You may now enable / disable to consider Purchases of S.Debtors as payment receipt for the purpose of TCS u/s 206C(1H). Press F11 in 'TCS Report u/s 206C(1H)' to modify this configuration.
New inputs 'GSTIN' and 'Mobile No.' are now available in Short Master Creation. You may press F12 in Master / Voucher to show Short Master Creation window.

Build 1706.94 (Date: 19/10/2020)

You may now remove the 'Apply TCS (Y/N)' column in data form configurations (press F11 to open configurations in Data Forms).

Build 1706.93 (Date: 13/10/2020)

To deduct TCS u/s 206C(1H) on payment receipt, a new column 'Apply TCS (Y/N)' is now available in Voucher -> Data Forms -> Bank Pay-in-slips.
Report w.r.t. TCS liability u/s 206C(1H) is now available in Main Menu -> Others -> TCS Report : Sec. 206C(1H).
A new report to view total payment receipts during a specific period now available in Main Menu -> Others -> Receipts Report.

Build 1706.88 (Date: 01/10/2020)

TCS collection is now auto updated in Invoicing module. It may be noted that liability to collect TCS u/s 206C(1H) accrues at the time of receipt of payment. However the actual liability to collect TCS accrues at the time of collection of sale consideration. Please consult your legal advisor for more details.

Build 1706.82 (Date: 16/09/2020)

A new setting to exclude HSN Summary in GSTR-1 is now available in GST Returns.
Changes in GSTR-1 (w.r.t. Debit / Credit notes) implemented.

Build 1706.77 (Date: 12/09/2020)

Sync. Data : Option to import document series-wise now available.

Build 1706.64 (Date: 13/08/2020)

GSTR-4 (Annual Return) for Composition Dealers (applicable from FY 2019-20) is now available.

Build 1706.54 (Date: 23/07/2020)

OPD Module : New input (sr. no.) to re-order services is now available in Services Master.
School Module : New feature to provide fee relaxation (e.g. COVID-19) to students is now available in School Module -> Others.
New report 'IMEI wise Statement' for mobile dealers is now available in Others menu.
Merge items : new option to merge items in single year only is now available.

Build 1706.36 (Date: 30/05/2020)

Minor improvements.

Build 1706.32 (Date: 13/05/2020)

Data Forms -> Cheques Issued -> Option to specify Left/Top margin in print beneficiary details (RTGS/NEFT).

Build 1705.97 (Date: 07/12/2019)

Download GSTR-2A option is enabled again.

Build 1705.67 (Date: 27/09/2019)

Many improvements in User Log module.

Build 1705.53 (Date: 30/08/2019)

New FAQ: When I try to login to GST portal in GST Returns, I always get message "Invalid captcha.". What could be the reason ?

Build 1705.49 (Date: 23/08/2019)

New FAQ: How should we treat high seas sales in GST returns ?

Build 1705.46 (Date: 14/08/2019)

New FAQ: How do I enter purchases with quantity which are subject to reverse charge u/s 9(3) ?

Build 1705.45 (Date: 12/08/2019)

New FAQ: How can I compare GSTR-3B as per data with GSTR-3B as per portal for the whole financial year ?

Build 1705.44 (Date: 10/08/2019)

New FAQ: After updating K7 anti-virus, I am getting the error message "Can't verify backup files. Missing VARC" in Visual Catpro. What should I do ?

Build 1705.42 (Date: 08/08/2019)

New FAQ: How can I get A/c Head wise Summary of Inward Supplies / ITC (required for GSTR-9C) ?

Build 1705.41 (Date: 06/08/2019)

New FAQ: While making GST Return, a warning w.r.t. missing HSN Code is flashed. What is the impact of this error on GSTR-1 / GSTR-9 ?

Build 1705.40 (Date: 05/08/2019)

New FAQ: How can I print self invoice w.r.t. reverse charge u/s 9(3) ?

Build 1705.38 (Date: 31/07/2019)

New format of Form GST ITC-04 implemented.
Two new columns 'Nature of Job Work' / 'Losses / Wastage Qty.' are now available in Inward Challan against Job Work.
Now users are required to fill 'Nature of Job Work' in case of Goods recd. back from Job Worker.

Build 1705.28 (Date: 12/07/2019)

'New ITC set off method' further optimized. You may also edit the auto GSTR-3B voucher now.

Build 1705.25 (Date: 08/07/2019)

New quarterly composition dealer return (Form GST CMP-08) is now available in GST Returns.

Build 1705.22 (Date: 05/07/2019)

A new report 'Annual Entries Report' is now available in GST Docs -> Reports.

Build 1705.14 (Date: 21/06/2019)

E-Filing of GSTR-9 Module is now available.

Build 1705.08 (Date: 11/06/2019)

GSTR-9 Module is now available in GST Returns.

Build 1704.99 (Date: 28/05/2019)

MSME Half Yearly Return is now available in Main Menu -> Others -> MSME Return.

Build 1704.92 (Date: 11/05/2019)

GSTR-1 Comparison Report is now available in GSTR-1 -> Others -> GSTR-1 Comparison.

Build 1704.63 (Date: 18/03/2019)

New method of GST set off is not being allowed on GST Portal as of today (18/03/2019). Some clients have already filed the returns according to new method. It seems that GST Portal did allowed to set off liability according to new system 3-4 days ago. However new set off method is not working now. You may check the current status from GST helpdesk.

Build 1704.61 (Date: 16/03/2019)

GST Adjustment / Set-Off scheme changed. Refer section 49A of the CGST Act. You may now use old as well as new scheme of set off in GST Return.

Build 1704.58 (Date: 11/03/2019)

Corrigendum to circular no. 76/50/2018-GST clarifies that "TCS under the provisions of Income Tax Act" is not includible in the value for purpose of calulation of GST. So GST is not applicable on TCS.

Build 1704.54 (Date: 06/03/2019)

Rolled back the "GST Adjustment / Set-Off new scheme". GST Portal is still using the old scheme of GST Set-Off.

Build 1704.53 (Date: 05/03/2019)

GST Adjustment / Set-Off scheme changed. Refer section 49A of the CGST Act.

Build 1704.41 (Date: 18/01/2019)

TCS/TDS adjusted against reverse charge liability.

Build 1704.39 (Date: 11/01/2019)

New FAQ : Please explain the conecpt of TCS under GST Act. How do we handle TCS collected by e-commerce operators in Visual Catpro ?

Build 1704.38 (Date: 04/01/2018)

As per circular no. 76/50/2018-GST dated 31/12/2018, you are required to charge GST on TCS wherever applicable. You may now get it implemented by contacting Catpro Support.

Build 1704.35 (Date: 27/12/2018)

New FAQ : We are issuing a credit note in respect of "Rebate and Discount". We do not want to reverse GST charged. How can we do so ?

Build 1704.13 (Date: 03/11/2018)

VAT-20 : 'V' (VAT-20 Entries) will now be considered in quarter Apr-Jun 2017 also.

Build 1704.07 (Date: 18/10/2018)

GSTR-4 : Inward supplies from registered persons (other than supplies attracting reverse charge) not required to be filled. Finance ministry tweeted on 17/10/2018.

Build 1703.98 (Date: 29/09/2018)

Click on GST Return -> GSTR-2A -> Download GSTR-2A button to automatically download and import GSTR-2A from GST Portal. You may download GSTR-2A of any period (yearly/monthly) using this feature.

Build 1703.91 (Date: 14/09/2018)

A/c Head / GST Rate wise outward supplies summary report is available in GSTR-1 -> F7: Others -> A/c Head wise Summary (GSTR1)
A/c Head / GST Rate wise inward supplies summary report is available in GSTR-2 -> F7: Others -> A/c Head wise Summary (GSTR2)

Build 1703.77 (Date: 13/08/2018)

New FAQ : We do not want to create an inventory item for Rent Paid. This property is being used for personal use. How can I enter the GST Info. / Usage Type ?

Build 1703.73 (Date: 08/08/2018)

New FAQ : Can I post CGST / IGST / SGST in separate accounts for the entries marked for Annual Return (GST9) ?
New FAQ : How can I see entries marked for annual return ?
New FAQ : Can I include entries marked for annual return (GST9) while making GST Return ?
New FAQ : How can I reconcile Sales in Trading A/c with GST Return ?
New FAQ : Can I mark stock items based on its usage like exempted, personal use, common use etc. ?
New FAQ : How can I prepare report for reversal of GST for personal / common use under rule 42 ?

Build 1703.58 (Date: 13/07/2018)

You may now print 'ITC Reversal (180 Days) Report' from GST Docs -> Reports menu.

Build 1703.55 (Date: 11/07/2018)

GSTR-4 / GSTR-4A matching of purchase bills in case of Composition dealers is now available.
Minor improvements w.r.t. Form ITC-04.
New sub type 'Goods sold from Job Worker' in 'Goods Recd. back from Job Worker' Challan is now available.

Build 1703.53 (Date: 03/07/2018)

E-Filing of GSTR-4 for Apr-Jun 2018 enabled.

Build 1703.50 (Date: 27/06/2018)

New FAQ : We have issued about 50 cheques to our employees. All of them are cleared on a single day. Can we mark them all (in one go) as cleared in Bank Reconciliation Statement ? ?
New FAQ : Can we restrict a particular user from taking backup ?

Build 1703.46 (Date: 20/06/2018)

Form 3B : Negative ITC shall now be considered as output tax. Similarly negative output tax shall be considered as ITC.
E-Way Bill : Handling of Customer Name in case of Cash Sales where master of customer is not created.
You may now view GST return of single party from Account Statement -> Others -> Show GST Information.

Build 1703.32 (Date: 30/05/2018)

New FAQ : Certain entries of sales / purchase were not reported in monthly / quarterly GST returns. How can I enter and mark them for annual return purposes ?

Build 1703.27 (Date: 25/05/2018)

JSON File of E-Way Bill aligned with new requirements of E-Way Bill portal.

Build 1703.24 (Date: 22/05/2018)

New GST Rate 0.1% (for Merchant Exporters) is now available in Item Master.

Build 1703.14 (Date: 03/05/2018)

New FAQ : When we enter Purchase of Fixed Assets (e.g. Air Conditioner) through GST Docs, the amount is posted in "Purchase Local xx%" account. However it should be debited to "Air Conditioner" account. How can we resolve this issue ?
New FAQ : When we raise an Invoice for Rent, the amount is posted in "Sales Local 18%". However it should be credited in "Rent Income" account. How can we resolve this issue ?
New FAQ : We want to make provision for Audit Fee as on 31st March. However we shall get the bill for Audit Fee (Rs. 10,000 + GST 18% = 11,800/-) after 31st March. How should we pass the entries ?
New FAQ : We have sold our old car for Rs. 3,00,000/-. The written down value of the said car is Rs. 2,50,000/-. We are supposed to pay GST on Rs. 50,000/- @ 18%. How should we pass the voucher entry ?

Build 1703.12 (Date: 29/04/2018)

Improvements in GSTR-2A Reconciliation Statement. You may now double-click on any row to see the details. e.g. to see details of 'Amount as per GSTR-2A', you may double-click on first row.
New FAQ : How can I reconcile GSTR-2A with GSTR-3B ? Can I see details of GSTR-2A ?

Build 1703.10 (Date: 23/04/2018)

GSTR-2A Reconciliation Statement is now available in GST Returns -> GSTR-2A -> 2A Reconciliation.

Build 1703.05 (Date: 17/04/2018)

Keeping in view the press release of CBIC dated 17/04/2018, details of Purchases from Regd. Dealers are not being sent in serial no. 4(A) of GSTR-4.

Build 1702.99 (Date: 11/04/2018)

E-Filing of GSTR-4 for Jan-Mar 2018 is now available.

Build 1702.88 (Date: 30/03/2018)

E-Way Bill E-Filing is now available. If applicable, software will automatically prompt you to generate e-way bill after saving Invoice.
Videos related to creation of new year are available in Main Menu.

Build 1702.55 (Date: 06/02/2018)

Structure of GST ITC-04 (Goods sent for Job Work) updated according new offline tool.

Build 1702.50 (Date: 31/01/2018)

Quantity / Unit columns added to HSN Summary of Invoice. This report is available in Invoicing -> F5: Others -> Print HSN Summary. This report may be used to fill E-Way Bill information.

Build 1702.44 (Date: 20/01/2018)

Stock report for GST TRAN-2 is now available in GST Docs -> Reports.

Build 1702.37 (Date: 13/01/2018)

Verification of GSTIN is avaiable now in "GSTR1 -> F7: Others" menu. Software will also ask to verify GSTIN before making e-files.

Build 1702.22 (Date: 27/12/2017)

E-Filing of GST ITC-04 (Goods sent for Job Work) is enabled now.
A new series "02. Goods recd. back from Job Worker" (for GST ITC-04) is available now in GST Docs -> Challans.

Build 1702.18 (Date: 25/12/2017)

You may now create Excel file of GSTR-1 also.
Party-wise summary of GSTR-1 is available in GSTR-1.

Build 1702.03 (Date: 12/12/2017)

E-Filing of GSTR-1 for October 2017 is enabled now.
Live Chat Support option is now available in Main Menu.

Build 1702.01 (Date: 08/12/2017)

E-Filing of GSTR-1 for August-September 2017 is enabled now.
Tile Summary of GSTR-1 is now available in GST Return. You may use it to compare values with GST Portal.

Build 1701.99 (Date: 24/11/2017)

Date-wise switching of Dealer Type Status (GST) is now available in Firm Setup.

Build 1701.90 (Date: 14/11/2017)

Printing settings of Form VAT-20.

Build 1701.89 (Date: 14/11/2017)

Implemented new Form VAT-20 updated on 11/11/2017.

Build 1701.86 (Date: 10/11/2017)

New FAQ + Video: How to e-file GSTR-4 ?
New FAQ + Video: How to solve printer problem ?
New FAQ + Video: How to create multiple trading accounts ?
New FAQ + Video: How to create single PDF file of balance sheet ?

Build 1701.82 (Date: 09/11/2017)

E-Filing of Form GSTR-4 (Composition Dealers) is also available now.
You may now press Ctrl+R to start remote support anywhere in software.
New FAQ : How can we merge Head/Branch Office data to make GST Return ?

Build 1701.80 (Date: 06/11/2017)

E-Filing of Form GSTR-3B is also available now.
E-Filing of Table 6A (GSTR-1E) is also available now.

Build 1701.71 (Date: 28/10/2017)

Debit/Credit Notes are now supported in E-Filing of GSTR-2.

Build 1701.69 (Date: 27/10/2017)

E-Filing of Form VAT-15 is available now.

Build 1701.68 (Date: 26/10/2017)

Improvements in GSTR-2.

Build 1701.62 (Date: 24/10/2017)

E-Filing of GSTR-2 is available now. You may also watch Video on GSTR-2 e-filing, by clicking on relevant button in Main Menu screen.

Build 1701.61 (Date: 21/10/2017)

Minor improvements.

Build 1701.60 (Date: 18/10/2017)

Minor improvements.

Build 1701.59 (Date: 14/10/2017)

Reverse charge u/s 9(4) shall not be charged from 13/10/2017 to 31/03/2018.
HSN wise summary of Invoice may now be printed on the reverse of Invoice, is now available in Invoice -> F5: Others -> Print HSN Summary.

Build 1701.55 (Date: 11/10/2017)

GSTR 2A Aligned as per department file.

Build 1701.52 (Date: 29/09/2017)

Minor improvements.

Build 1701.51 (Date: 24/09/2017)

Inventory Summary: HSN Code wise summary is now available in "Invenotry -> Summary -> F5: HSN Code wise"
Invoicing: In case of Services Invoice you may now print 3 copies. To enable this option, select Yes in "Invoice -> Settings -> Printing -> Print Transport Copy for Services also"

Build 1701.50 (Date: 23/09/2017)

Now possible to enter interstate purchase in "GST Docs -> Rev. Charge Purchases"

Build 1701.47 (Date: 20/09/2017)

Minor improvements.

Build 1701.44 (Date: 16/09/2017)

Minor improvements.

Build 1701.43 (Date: 16/09/2017)

You may now see 'Advance Receipt Report'. This report is available in GST Docs -> Advance Receipts -> Advance Report.
Taxable Value of Purchase Imports can now be managed through the column 'Taxable Value' in GST Docs -> Purchase / Inward Supplies.