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Revocation of GST registration cancellation means getting your cancelled GST number restored. When a GST officer cancels your registration due to non-compliance, you can apply for revocation to reactivate your GSTIN and resume normal business operations legally.
This process is only applicable when the cancellation was initiated by tax authorities—not for voluntary cancellations. Successful revocation allows you to issue GST invoices, collect GST, and claim Input Tax Credit again.
Initiated by Taxpayer/Business Owner
Key Feature: Taxpayer chooses to cancel registration. Cannot be revoked - requires fresh registration if needed later.
Initiated by Tax Authorities (Suo Motu)
Key Feature: Department cancels due to non-compliance. Can be revoked through proper application process.
After Death of Sole Proprietor
Key Feature: Family members/legal heirs can apply to cancel deceased proprietor's GST registration.
Registered taxpayers who no longer require GST registration
Family members after death of sole proprietor
Tax authorities for non-compliance or violations
Persons registered only to deduct/collect tax at source
Foreign embassies, UN bodies with Unique ID Number
Specific categories as defined by GST regulations
UIN holders get Unique Identification Numbers only for refund purposes and cannot apply for cancellation of their GST registration status.
Permanent shutdown or discontinuation of business operations
Sale, transfer, lease, or merger of business entity
Conversion from proprietorship to partnership or company
Annual turnover falls below ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services)
Any other legitimate reason for voluntary cancellation
6 consecutive months (regular) / 3 months (composition scheme)
Registration obtained using false information or documents
Significant or repeated violation of GST provisions
Issuing fake invoices or conducting illegal transactions
Failure to start business within specified period
Availing Input Tax Credit without receiving goods/services
Notification No. 03/2023: Extended revocation deadline for cancellations until 31st Dec 2022 to 30th June 2023
Eligible Taxpayers: Those with rejected appeals due to late filing or dismissed appeals against revocation rejection.
| Form Name | Purpose | Filed By | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST REG-16 | Application for voluntary cancellation | Taxpayer/Business Owner | Anytime after registration |
| GST REG-17 | Show Cause Notice from GST officer | GST Department | Before cancellation |
| GST REG-18 | Reply to notice under REG-17 | Taxpayer | As specified in notice |
| GST REG-19 | Final cancellation order | GST Department | After review process |
| GST REG-20 | Order dropping cancellation proceedings | GST Department | If cancellation not pursued |
| GSTR-10 | Final return after cancellation | Taxpayer | Within 3 months of cancellation |
| GST REG-21 | Application for revocation of cancellation | Taxpayer | Within 90 days of cancellation |
| GST REG-23 | Notice for cancellation of revocation application | GST Department | During revocation review |
| GST REG-24 | Reply to show cause notice (REG-23) | Taxpayer | 7 working days from notice |
| GST REG-22 | Approval of revocation application | GST Department | After satisfactory review |
| GST REG-05 | Rejection of revocation application | GST Department | After unsatisfactory review |
REG-21: Main application for revocation (90-day deadline)
REG-23: Officer's show cause notice if unsatisfied
REG-24: Taxpayer's reply to notice (7-day deadline)
REG-22: Approval order for successful revocation
After registration if no longer required
Recommended: Apply within 30 days of business closure or threshold fall
After 6 months (regular) / 3 months (composition) of return non-filing
90 Days from cancellation order date to file Form GST REG-21
30 Days for officer to review and approve (REG-22) or issue notice (REG-23)
7 Working Days to reply to REG-23 notice using Form REG-24
30 Days after response for officer's final decision
Depending on application completeness, response timeliness, and case complexity
Cancellation & Revocation on GST Portal are Free
Approximate professional fee
Form Used: GST REG-16
Approximate professional fee
Form Used: GST REG-21 (within 90 days)
Approximate professional fee
Form Used: GST REG-24 (reply to REG-23)
Cannot charge GST on invoices. Must update billing systems and remove GST from all quotes and invoices immediately.
Cannot claim Input Tax Credit on purchases after cancellation. May need to pay tax equal to ITC on remaining stock.
Must file Form GSTR-10 (Final Return) within 3 months of cancellation. Failure attracts penalties.
Must preserve all business records for 6 years after cancellation for potential audits or inspections.
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