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GST Cancellation Online
A GST registration obtained in India can be cancelled by the registered person or by GST Officer or by the legal heirs of the registered person, in case of death of the person registered under GST.
Who can Opt for GST Cancellation?
An individual can opt for GST Cancellation Online under the following circumstances:
- 1. Non-filing of GST Returns for 6 months
- 2. Non -Filing of GST Returns for 3 months u/s 10 of GST act
- 3. No business activity – If its close or death of the proprietor, discontinued or transferred fully, demerged, amalgamated with another legal entity.
- 4. Unlawful GST Registration (Registration has been obtained by means of fraud, willful misstatement or suppression of facts.)
- 5. Voluntary cancellation (Non-filing of GST Returns for 6 months)
- 6. Non-Voluntary / SUO Moto Cancellation
- 7. Change any constitution of business or any taxable person other than u/s 25(3) and u/s 22 & 24 of GST act.
Documents Required for GST Cancellation
Following are the documents required for Online GST Cancellation.
- The GSTIN of the business to be cancelled
- Details of inputs held in stock or inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock
- Details of any pending GST liability, fines, penalty, etc.
- Details of any GST payment, made against such liability and details of input tax credit.
GST Cancellation Process
Please follow the simple 4 step procedure for GST Cancellation Online
Step 1
Login to LegalDocs Website
Step 2
Upload your Documents and Make the Payment
Step 3
Our GST Expert will file FORM GST REG-16
Step 4
Acknowledgement of GST Cancellation on Mail
What needs to be done before Cancelling / Surrendering GST
- clearing all the GST dues
- paying all the taxes for which sales invoices are issued
- clearing all the penalties for delay in filing/ non filing
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FAQs
How do I Surrender GST Online?
Please follow the simple 4 step procedure for GST Cancellation Online
- Login to LegalDocs Website
- Upload your Documents and Make the Payment
- Our GST Expert will file FORM GST REG-16
- Acknowledgement of GST Cancellation on Mail
How do I Check my GST Cancellation?
- Step 1 – Go to GST Portal.
- Step 2 – Go to 'Services' > 'Registration' > 'Track Application Status'.
- Step 3 – Click the ‘Submission Period’ option and fill the date when you applied for GST Cancellation and then click ‘Search’
How long does it take for GST Cancellation after surrendering GST Certificate?
Generally, it takes about one month for the GST cancellation after your surrender your GST registration certificate.
When is GST Cancellation done by the GST Authority?
There are certain circumstances in which the government can cancel a person's GST certificate-
- Non-filing of GST Returns for 6 months subsequently
- Non-payment of GST
- Violation of GST laws
- No business activity after GST registration in the 6 months subsequently.
- Non-filing of GST Returns for 3 months subsequently in case of the Composite scheme.
Can we revoke the GST Registration after GST Cancellation?
No. The GST registration can't be restored after GST cancellation. If GST registration is surrendered by mistake, it will be cancelled for sure.
How will I Know if my GST registration is likely to be cancelled?
If your GST registration is likely to be cancelled by order, the GST authority will send you a show cause notice to which you will have to give a suitable reply within 7 days.
Why Cancel GST?
To avoid unnecessary filing, When business is shut
