Cancel or Revoke
Your GSTIN Legally.
Shutting down your business or got your GST cancelled by an officer? We handle Form REG-16 for voluntary surrender and Form REG-21 for revocation, ensuring zero compliance backlog.
The BharatFilings Advantage
Stop Monthly Penalties
If your business is inactive, formally cancelling your GSTIN stops the ₹50/day penalty for non-filing of nil returns.
Revocation Expertise
Has your GSTIN been suspended by the department? We clear your backlog and file the revocation application swiftly to unblock your ITC.
GSTR-10 Final Return
We ensure the mandatory Final Return (GSTR-10) is filed correctly, declaring your final stock and protecting you from a ₹10,000 late fee.
Cancellation & Revocation Rules
The GST Department has strict timelines and conditions for both surrendering your number and attempting to reactivate a suspended one.
1. Voluntary Cancellation
You can voluntarily surrender your GSTIN if you meet specific criteria, primarily that you no longer need it.
- The business has been discontinued entirely.
- Your annual turnover falls below the mandatory threshold (₹40L/₹20L).
- The business constitution changes (e.g., Proprietorship to Pvt Ltd).
2. Suo Moto Cancellation
The GST Officer can unilaterally suspend or cancel your registration without your request if you default.
- Failure to file GST returns for 6 consecutive months (or 2 quarters for QRMP).
- Not commencing business within 6 months of voluntary registration.
- Being found non-existent at the registered address during verification.
3. Revocation of Cancellation
If your GSTIN was cancelled by an officer (Suo Moto), you can apply to have it reactivated (revoked).
- Application (REG-21) must be filed within 30 days of the cancellation order.
- Critical: All pending returns must be filed, and all taxes, interest, and late fees must be fully paid before applying.
4. Final Return (GSTR-10)
Merely getting the cancellation order is not the end of the process. You must file a final return declaring stock details.
- Must be filed within 3 months of the date of cancellation or the date of the order, whichever is later.
- Maximum late fee for missing GSTR-10 is capped at ₹10,000.
How we execute the request
We handle the entire application, drafting of reasons, and follow-ups with the Jurisdictional Officer securely via the GST portal.
Backlog Clearance
Before applying for cancellation or revocation, we ensure all your previous GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns are filed and taxes are paid.
Filing REG-16/21
We formally file the application, attaching valid reasons for closure or revocation, along with details of stock/capital goods if required.
Officer Follow-up & GSTR-10
We respond to any Show Cause Notices from the officer. Once cancelled, we file the mandatory GSTR-10 to completely close the file.
GST Compliance Plans
Select the required service. We'll schedule a call with a GST Expert immediately to review your portal status. No payment required upfront.
Voluntary Cancellation
Ideal for businesses that have ceased operations or whose turnover has dropped below the threshold.
- Dedicated GST Expert
- Application drafting (Form REG-16)
- Response to Officer Clarifications
- Filing of Final Return (GSTR-10)
Revocation of Cancellation
For businesses whose GSTIN was cancelled by the department and wish to restore it to active status.
- Senior GST Expert Assigned
- Late fee & penalty calculation
- Filing of Revocation (Form REG-21)
- Representation before Jurisdictional Officer
Important: The prices above are Professional Fees only.
Any pending GST taxes, accumulated late fees, or interest demanded by the GST Department to clear your portal must be paid directly to the government via Challan.
Required Information
To analyze your case accurately, you will need to provide us with access to your GST portal or the relevant notices.
GST Login Credentials
Username and password of your GST portal.
Cancellation Order
Required for Revocation (REG-19 from officer).
Final Stock Details
Value of stock and capital goods on closure date.
Sales Invoices
For filing any pending returns before cancellation.
Closing your Company entirely?
If you operate as a Private Limited Company or LLP, cancelling your GSTIN is only the first step. You must also formally strike off the entity with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to stop annual compliance requirements.