27 December 2008
You have not mentioned in which state. In delhi VAT return is to be filed within:- 28 days of the end of tax period if it is Monthly or Quarterly return.But return has to be e-filed within 25 days and hard copy of the same is to be filed in the department of trade & taxes. 45 days of the end of tax period if it is a half yearly retur. 75 days of the end of the tax period if it is yearly return. The tax period depends on the turnover of the dealer in the preceeding financial year.