Two kinds of cancellation.
| Point | Voluntary | By the officer |
|---|---|---|
| Reasons | Business closed, sold, merged, below threshold | Missed returns, not operating, fraud |
| Start | Your application | Show cause notice |
| Your step | Apply with stock details | Reply within 7 working days |
| Decision | Order within 30 days | Order or dropping the notice |
| Undo | Not possible; register again | GST Revocation |
Suspension first.
Registration is usually suspended once you apply or once a notice is issued. You cannot issue tax invoices while suspended, and refunds are held. Replying quickly can lift the suspension.
After cancellation.
- CreditPay back credit on closing stock and capital goods.
- Final returnGSTR-10 within three months. See GSTR-10 Final Return.
- LiabilitiesPast periods can still be assessed.
- RecordsKeep books for the statutory period.
Why clients choose us for GST.
We explain Indian GST to UK finance teams in plain English, alongside VAT.
Every application and return is checked by a second professional before it goes in.
A written scope and fee before work starts.
Every return and payment date for your registrations in one place.
Registration, returns, refunds, notices and appeals handled together.
Document sharing and e-verification online. No travel needed.
GST cancellation for UK-owned businesses.
We handle GST for UK-owned companies, branches and overseas suppliers doing business in India, wherever they are based in the UK. Applications, returns and replies to officers are all online.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
GST cancellation FAQs.
Closing a GST registration?
Tell us what you are closing. We will plan a clean cancellation.
This page is general guidance based on the GST laws, rules and notifications as they stand. It is not legal advice for your situation. Thresholds, rates and procedures change by notification and can differ by state, so please speak to us before acting on it.