Checklist
Documents required for GST Cancellation & Revocation
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GST Cancellation
- GST ID
- GST Password
- All pending returns filed first
GST Revocation
- GST ID
- GST Password
- All pending returns filed first
Who it is for
Who needs this service?
- 01Businesses that have closed or stopped taxable supplies
- 02Taxpayers whose GSTIN was cancelled for non-filing
- 03Proprietors converting to a company or LLP
How it works
Step-by-step process
- 01 Check and file all pending returns
- 02 Pay outstanding tax, interest and late fees
- 03 File cancellation (REG-16) or revocation (REG-21) application
- 04 Reply to officer queries
- 05 Final order shared
Typical timeline: Depends on pending filings; the application itself is filed within 1–2 working days.
Deliverables
What you receive
- Cancellation / revocation application acknowledgement
- Final order tracking
FAQs
GST Cancellation & Revocation: frequently asked questions
Can I cancel GST without filing pending returns?
No. All returns up to the date of cancellation must be filed and dues paid, otherwise the application is rejected or notices follow.
What is the time limit to apply for revocation?
Revocation must generally be applied for within 90 days of the cancellation order, with a limited extension possible; returns must be filed first.
Is a final return required after cancellation?
Yes, a final return in GSTR-10 is due after cancellation. We handle it as part of the process.
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