GST Revocation
GSTIN cancelled by the department? Get it restored — revocation application within deadline, returns regularised, business back online.
- Business Back Online
- Deadline Managed
- Returns Regularised Fast
What is GST Revocation?
A suo-moto cancelled GSTIN stops your business cold: no tax invoices, no input credit for your buyers, e-way bills blocked, marketplace listings suspended. Department cancellations — usually for 6 months of non-filing (3 quarters for composition) — are reversible, but only through the revocation process and only within the deadline.
The route is Rule 23: first clear the cause (file ALL pending returns with late fees and interest — revocation cannot be sought over unfiled returns), then apply in REG-21 within 90 days of the cancellation order (extendable up to 180 days by Commissioner-level orders), answer any show-cause (REG-23/24), and obtain the restoration order (REG-22).
Taxwapsi runs the entire restoration sprint: pending-return computation and filing, late-fee/interest reconciliation, REG-21 with a cause explanation officers accept, SCN replies, and post-restoration catch-up — including the returns for the cancelled period that fall due after revocation. Time matters here more than anywhere in GST; we treat it that way.
Expert Pro Tip
The 90-day revocation window runs from the cancellation ORDER date, not from when you noticed the cancellation — check the order date on the portal today, because extensions beyond 180 days have no route except writ proceedings.
Choose Your Package
Transparent pricing — professional fee shown, government fees extra where noted.
Starter
Revocation for a return-light case (up to 6 periods).
+ Tax, Interest & Late Fees
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Order & deadline assessment
- Up to 6 pending returns filed
- REG-21 application with cause drafting
- Restoration order tracking
- Catch-up filing calendar
Standard
Full restoration with SCN handling.
+ Tax, Interest & Late Fees
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited pending returns
- REG-23 SCN reply (REG-24)
- Interest/late-fee reconciliation
- Post-revocation period returns (30-day window)
Pro
Complex cases — extensions / appeals / writ assessment.
+ Tax, Interest & Late Fees
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Standard
- Commissioner-level extension application (90–180 days)
- Appeal against rejection (APL-01)
- Writ-remedy assessment for expired windows
- Buyer-communication support
- Dedicated GST expert
* Timelines depend on government processing. T&C apply.
Benefits of GST Revocation
Business Back Online
Invoicing, ITC flow to buyers, e-way bills and marketplace listings restored with the GSTIN.
Deadline Managed
The 90/180-day windows tracked from order date — the difference between restoration and a dead GSTIN.
Returns Regularised Fast
All pending periods computed and filed with correct late fees and interest — the prerequisite done right.
Acceptable Cause Drafting
REG-21 explanations and SCN replies framed the way officers approve, not reject.
Buyer Credit Protected
Restoration regularises the supply chain — your customers' ITC stops being questioned.
Post-Restoration Catch-Up
Returns due for the cancellation period filed within their 30-day post-revocation window.
How It Works — Step by Step
- 1
Urgent Order ReviewDay 1
Cancellation order, its date and the remaining window assessed same-day.
- 2
Pending Returns FilingDay 2–6
All outstanding returns computed (tax, interest, late fees) and filed.
- 3
REG-21 ApplicationDay 7–8
Revocation application with cause explanation and compliance proof filed within the window.
- 4
SCN HandlingDay 9–12
Any REG-23 show-cause answered in REG-24 within 7 working days.
- 5
Restoration & Catch-UpDay 13–15
REG-22 order obtained; cancellation-period returns filed in the post-revocation window.
Documents Required
Prepare your documents in the order below — start with Document 1 and move down the list.
Cancellation Documents
- 1
Cancellation Order (REG-19)Required
The suo-moto order — its date starts your clock.
- 2
GST Portal CredentialsRequired
For filings and the application.
- 3
Show Cause Notice (if received)If applicable
The REG-17 that preceded cancellation, where available.
Compliance Documents
- 4
Sales/Purchase Data for Pending PeriodsRequired
To compute and file the outstanding returns.
- 5
Payment Capacity ConfirmationRequired
Tax + interest + late fees must be paid for regularisation.
- 6
Business Continuity ProofIf applicable
Current invoices/premises evidence supporting the restoration cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for revocation?
90 days from the date of the cancellation order (as currently extended by notification from the original 30), with further extension to 180 days available at Commissioner level on sufficient cause. Beyond that, the practical remedies narrow to writ petitions — expensive and uncertain. Date math first, everything else second.
Why was my GSTIN cancelled suo-moto?
The dominant cause: non-filing — 6 consecutive months of returns (or 3 quarters for composition taxpayers). Others: registration obtained by fraud, non-commencement of business, or violation of specified rules. The cause appears in the REG-17 SCN and REG-19 order, and shapes the revocation strategy.
Must I file ALL pending returns before applying?
Yes — Rule 23 requires returns due up to the cancellation date to be filed, with tax, interest and late fees paid, before revocation can be sought. There is no negotiating this prerequisite; our job is doing it fast and computing it right.
What late fees am I looking at?
Per return: ₹50/day (₹20 nil) capped per-return at amounts linked to turnover slabs (₹500 per return for nil filers under amnesty-era caps; standard caps otherwise), plus 18% interest on unpaid tax. We compute the exact total upfront — it is almost always less than the cost of losing the GSTIN.
What happens to invoices I issued while cancelled?
Supplies made during the cancelled period need regularisation — post-revocation, returns for that period must be filed within 30 days of the restoration order, declaring those supplies. Buyers' ITC for the period generally regularises with your filings; messy gaps invite their vendor-compliance teams to drop you. Restoration speed protects relationships.
Can the officer reject my revocation application?
Yes — after a REG-23 show-cause, to which you reply in REG-24 within 7 working days. Rejections come from incomplete regularisation or weak cause explanations. Properly prepared applications with full compliance attached rarely fail; that preparation is the service.
My 180 days are over. Is the GSTIN gone forever?
The administrative window, yes. Options that remain: writ petition in High Court (granted in deserving cases, especially around procedural defects in the cancellation), or a fresh GST registration — clean but with a new GSTIN, breaking continuity. We assess honestly which path your facts support.
How fast can restoration realistically happen?
The officer must decide within 30 days of a complete application. Our typical end-to-end: pending returns in under a week (data permitting), REG-21 immediately after, restoration order within 2–4 weeks. The bottleneck is almost always assembling your pending-period data — start today.
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