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GST Cancellation: Voluntary and Compulsory

Understanding GST registration cancellation process including voluntary and compulsory cancellation scenarios.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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GST Cancellation: Voluntary and Compulsory

Voluntary Cancellation#

  • Business closure
  • Transfer of business
  • Turnover below threshold

Compulsory Cancellation#

  • No business for 6 months
  • Violation of provisions
  • Fraud detected
  • Non-filing returns for 6 months

Cancellation Process#

  1. File FORM GST REG-16
  2. Pay outstanding tax
  3. Submit final returns
  4. Get cancellation order

Effects of Cancellation#

  • Cannot collect GST
  • Cannot claim input credit
  • Liability continues for past period

Conclusion#

Proper cancellation process must be followed.

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