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How to take advantage of the amnesty for GST registration

April 15, 2023
4:28 am

The Indian government has released various notifications regarding Amnesty & Compensation Cess in accordance with the proposals of the 49th GST Council Meeting. Notification No. 03/2023 – Central Tax dated 31.03.2023 is one of these notifications, which offers an amnesty scheme for registered individuals whose registrations were cancelled on or before 31.12.2022 due to non-filing of returns. These individuals can apply to have their registrations reinstated until 30.06.2023 by submitting the returns that were due up to the effective date of cancellation and paying any taxes owed, along with any interest, penalty, or late fee for the respective returns.

An extension of time for filing the application for revocation of cancellation of registration will not be available.
If a taxpayer’s registration is cancelled by the proper officer, they can apply for reversal of such cancellation by submitting Form GST REG-21 within 30 days of receiving the notice.
If the cancellation of registration was due to non-filing of returns, the application for reversal in GST REG-21 can only be filed after pending returns are filed with interest and penalty.

Process to submit GST REG-21 on the GST portal

To take advantage of the GST registration amnesty, go to the GST portal and click on ‘Services’, then select ‘Registration’, and finally choose ‘Application for revocation of GST REG cancellation.’
Enter the necessary details and provide reasons for why the cancellation of GST REG should be reversed. It is also possible to attach supporting documents.

Basic steps for applying for revocation of cancelled GST registration on the GST portal

To apply for revocation of GST REG cancellation, follow these steps:

Go to the GST portal website (www.gst.gov.in) and login with your username and password.
Click on the ‘Services’ tab at the top of the page.
Select ‘Registration’ from the drop-down menu.
Click on ‘Application for revocation of GST registration cancellation’.
Fill in the required information and provide reasons for why you want to reverse the cancellation of your GST registration.
Attach any supporting documents if needed.
Check the verification box and submit your application.

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