GST Registration Revocation
If your GST registration was cancelled by the department (often for non-filing), we help you apply for revocation and get back to active, compliant status.
Starting at ₹1,999*What Is GST Registration Revocation?
When the GST department cancels a registration — most commonly for continuous non-filing of returns — the registered person can apply to have it restored by filing Form GST REG-21, generally within 90 days of the cancellation order. Before applying, all pending returns up to the date of cancellation, along with any tax, interest and late fees due, typically need to be cleared, since an incomplete compliance record is the most common reason revocation applications are rejected. If an application is rejected, an appeal can be filed with the appellate authority within the prescribed time limit. We review your cancellation order, clear pending filings, and prepare a clear, well-documented revocation application.
Who Should Use This Service
Businesses whose GSTIN was cancelled for non-filing and want to resume active status.
Businesses within the 90-day revocation window from the cancellation order date.
Anyone whose earlier revocation application was rejected and needs appeal support.
Businesses with pending returns and dues that must be cleared before revocation can proceed.
What's Included
Cancellation Reason Review
We review the cancellation order to identify what triggered it.
Pending Return Filing
Filing all overdue returns, which is usually a precondition for revocation.
Revocation Application (REG-21)
Filed within the permitted window with a clear explanation.
Appeal Support
If revocation is rejected, we help you file an appeal.
Documents Required
Copy of the cancellation order — showing the reason and date of cancellation.
Pending returns and tax payment proof — for all periods up to cancellation.
Explanation/undertaking — addressing the reason for cancellation and future compliance.
GST login credentials — for filing Form GST REG-21 on the portal.
How It Works
Review Cancellation Order
We check the reason and timeline for your cancellation.
Clear Pending Dues
Outstanding returns and tax dues are filed and paid.
File Revocation Application
Form REG-21 is submitted with supporting explanation.
Registration Restored
Once approved, your GSTIN becomes active again.
Timeline
Once pending returns are cleared, the revocation application itself is typically processed within 7–10 working days. The overall timeline depends on how many periods of pending returns need to be filed first, and must be initiated within 90 days of the cancellation order.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Missing the window to apply for revocation after cancellation (originally 30 days, extendable up to 90 days with approval).
Applying for revocation without first filing all pending returns up to the date of cancellation.
Not responding to the officer's query on the revocation application within the given time.
Assuming revocation happens automatically once returns are filed, without a formal application on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to apply for revocation?
Generally within 90 days of the cancellation order, though extensions can sometimes be granted by the officer on sufficient cause being shown.
Do I need to file pending returns first?
Yes, all pending returns up to the date of cancellation, along with any tax, interest and late fees due, typically need to be cleared before applying for revocation.
What if my revocation application is rejected?
You can file an appeal with the appellate authority within the prescribed time limit, presenting supporting documents and explanation for the original cancellation.
What form is used to apply for revocation?
Revocation is applied for using Form GST REG-21, filed on the GST portal along with a clear explanation of why the registration should be restored.
What happens once revocation is approved?
Your GSTIN becomes active again from the date specified in the revocation order, and you resume normal return filing and compliance obligations going forward.
What is the time limit to apply for GST revocation?
You must apply within 30 days of the cancellation order, though this can be extended up to 90 days with the Commissioner's approval on sufficient cause shown.
Can a revocation application be rejected?
Yes, if pending returns aren't filed or dues aren't cleared, or if the officer isn't satisfied with the reasons given, the application can be rejected — we help build a complete, defensible application.