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Clear GST (ClearTax)

GST & Compliance
Official Entity: Clear GST (ClearTax) • HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka
100 / 100Verified CA Product Score✓ Fully Verified= 32 / 32 features supported|See Full Breakdown ↓
Verified Pricing
Custom quote based on client GSTINs and document load (~₹12,000 – ₹35,000 / year typical for CA firms)
✓ 100% Primary-Source Verified
Executive Summary & Position:
  • Target Firm: Enterprise & High-Volume CA Practices Requiring Direct GSP APIs and Multi-GSTIN 2B Recon
  • Deployment: Cloud / Web-based (Windows, Mac, Web)
  • Core Moat: Empanelled GSP with proprietary multi-pass fuzzy matching engine for GSTR-2B
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Feature Availability Matrix

Primary-source verified statutory capabilities for Clear GST (ClearTax) (32 of 32 features available).See sources ↓

32 / 32 Supported
Statutory Return Filing Breadth8 / 8
GSTR-1 Direct Filing & Auto-Preparation
✓ Yes
GSTR-1A Amendment Support
✓ Yes
GSTR-3B Auto-Computation & Filing
✓ Yes
GSTR-9 Annual Return Auto-Preparation
✓ Yes
GSTR-9C Reconciliation Statement & Audit Tables
✓ Yes
IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility) Filing
✓ Yes
CMP-08 Composition Scheme Filing
✓ Yes
ITC-04 Job Work & Other Returns (GSTR-4/5/6/7/8/10/11)
Yes (All 4/5/6/7/8/10)
ITC & Multi-Pass 2B Reconciliation9 / 9
Automated GSTR-2B/2A Auto-Download & Purchase Register Reconciliation
Yes (Auto 1-Click)
Fuzzy & Multi-Parameter Invoice Matching (Prefixes, Dates, Rounding)
✓ Yes
Multi-Month & Cross-Financial Year Reconciliation
✓ Yes
Duplicate Invoice & Discrepancy Detection
✓ Yes
Supplier Missing Invoice & Default Communication (WhatsApp/Email)
Yes (WhatsApp / Email / Portal)
ITC Eligibility & Ineligibility Classification
✓ Yes
Section 17(5) Blocked Credit Auto-Segregation
✓ Yes
Rule 37 & 37A ITC Reversal Tracking (180-Day & Supplier Default)
✓ Yes
Rule 42 & 43 Capital Goods ITC Reversal Calculation
✓ Yes
ITC Reclaim, RCM & Statutory Computations4 / 4
ITC Reclaim Tracking (Re-crediting Paid Invoices)
✓ Yes
RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) Computation & Liability Push
✓ Yes
Section 50 GST Interest & Late Fee Auto-Calculation
✓ Yes
GST Electronic Ledgers (Cash, Credit, Liability) Auto-Fetch & Reconciliation
✓ Yes
E-Invoicing & E-Way Bill Integration2 / 2
Direct NIC IRP E-Invoicing Suite (IRN, QR Code, Cancellation & Notes)
Yes (Direct IRP API)
Automated E-Way Bill Generation, Vehicle Update & Extension
✓ Yes
Departmental Scrutiny, Notices & Payments3 / 3
GST Refund Management (RFD-01 Statement & Export Calc)
Yes (RFD-01)
Departmental Notice Tracking & ASMT-10 / DRC-01 Reply Assistant
Yes (DRC-01 & ASMT-10 Reply)
GST PMT-06 Challan Auto-Generation & Payment Tracking
✓ Yes
Ingestion, Bulk Infrastructure & Multi-Client Operations6 / 6
Direct GSTN GSP / ASP High-Speed API Integration
Yes (Empanelled GSP)
TallyPrime, BUSY & Native ERP 2-Way Sync
Yes (Tally, Busy, SAP, Oracle)
Universal Multi-Column Excel / CSV / JSON Flexible Mapper
Yes (Universal Mapper)
CA Firm Multi-GSTIN & Multi-Client Central Dashboard
Yes (Dedicated CA Console)
Bulk Multi-Client Return Filing & Auto-Fetch Queue
Yes (Bulk Engine)
Statutory Audit Trail & Local/Cloud Client Data Security
Yes (Compliant Audit Trail)

Key Strengths & Limitations

✓ Key Strengths

  • ✓Empanelled GSP with proprietary multi-pass fuzzy matching engine for GSTR-2B.
  • ✓Automated WhatsApp and email vendor communication for missing invoices.
  • ✓Integrated e-invoicing and e-way bill generation with direct NIC IRP handshake.

✕ Caveats & Considerations

  • ✕Pricing requires sales quotation rather than transparent self-serve checkout.
  • ✕Requires continuous reliable high-speed internet connectivity (no offline mode).
  • ✕Can be expensive for micro-practitioners managing fewer than 10 client GSTINs.

Technical Specifications

DeploymentCloud / Web-based
Supported OSWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Target Practice SizeChartered Accountants & Tax Firms
Official Entity & OriginDefmacro Software Private Limited • Bengaluru, Karnataka
Official Websitehttps://clear.in ↗

About Clear GST (ClearTax) & Governance

Founded in 2011 by Archit Gupta, Clear (formerly ClearTax) is one of India’s largest tax-technology and GSP platforms, serving thousands of CA firms and enterprise businesses with cloud-first compliance automation.

Corporate EntityDefmacro Software Private Limited
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka
Founded2011
Team Size500+ employees

Pricing & Plans

Commercial PlanCustom quote based on client GSTINs and document load (~₹12,000 – ₹35,000 / year typical for CA firms)
Verified Rate

Tiered annual licensing structured by number of active client GSTINs and annual document processing volume. Includes official GSP high-speed API connectivity, automated 2B reconciliation, and live customer support. Specific CA firm packages are quote-based upon demo consultation.

Pricing checked as of 2026-09-12.

Starting From₹12,000/ year

Tiered annual plans (4 tiers)

TierAnnual Price
CA Starter (Up to 25 GSTINs)₹12,000
CA Practice (Up to 75 GSTINs)₹22,000
CA Growth (Up to 150 GSTINs)₹34,000
CA Enterprise (Up to 500 GSTINs)₹65,000

Sources

  • https://clear.in
  • MCA Corporate Registry (Defmacro Software Private Limited, CIN U72200KA2011PTC058989)
  • GSTN Empanelled GSP Registry

Frequently Asked Questions

3 Answers
Q1How much does Clear GST (ClearTax) cost?
Tiered annual licensing structured by number of active client GSTINs and annual document processing volume. Includes official GSP high-speed API connectivity, automated 2B reconciliation, and live customer support. Specific CA firm packages are quote-based upon demo consultation. Pricing verified 2026-09-12 directly from https://clear.in.
Q2Who is Clear GST (ClearTax) best suited for?
Enterprise & High-Volume CA Practices Requiring Direct GSP APIs and Multi-GSTIN 2B Recon.
Q3What is Clear GST (ClearTax)'s Product Score based on?
100/100, derived from 10 weighted criteria scored against primary-source evidence - the vendor's own site, documentation, and live product walkthroughs. See our methodology for the full scoring rubric.

Last verified 2026-09-13 by Gagan C, Tax Practitioner. See our full scoring methodology.

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