How to cancel GST registration

You might cancel a GST registration when you stop selling in a state, close a business, or hold a duplicate. Cancellation is straightforward but has a few obligations you must complete.

When cancellation makes sense

• You've stopped storing stock in a state and no longer have a place of business there.
• You're closing the business entirely.
• Turnover has fallen below the threshold and you're not required to stay registered.
• You hold a duplicate or erroneous registration.

The steps

1. Apply for cancellation on the GST portal (Form REG-16) with the reason and effective date.
2. Clear any pending returns and tax dues up to the cancellation date.
3. File the final return, GSTR-10, within three months of cancellation.
4. Retain records for the statutory period.

Cancelled a state you still need?

If you cancelled a state where you later resume storing stock, you must re-register. Confirm your current footprint with the Multi-state GST Checker before cancelling anything.

We can handle it

Our team can manage cancellation, the final return and record-keeping so nothing is left open.

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