• Do I need to pay GST, file nil return or cancel GST registration

I registered for service tax registration during FY17 and paid the same, as i had crossed threshold limit of INR 10 lakhs. Now i have registered for GST, but my billing is below the threshold limit of INR 20 lakhs, so do i need to file NIL return or do i have to cancel my GST registrations?
Asked 6 years ago in GST

Hi,

If you are registered under GST, you have to charge GST even if the turnover is below 20 lacs.

You can apply for surrender of GST registration but till the time it gets surrendered, you have to comply with the GST provision.

Please feel free to call/ revert in case you need more clarity.

Thanks and regards

Abhishek Dugar

CA CS B.Com

Abhishek Dugar
CA, Mumbai
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183 Consultations

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Since you are registered, irrespective of the fact that your turnover is below 20 lakhs, you'll have to charge GST, pay and file your returns in due time.

You may apply for cancellation in the meanwhile.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
5687 Answers
910 Consultations

5.0 on 5.0

hii

first of all i want to clear one doubt which i think you have

in GST after getting registered Payment of GST is must even if you are not crossing 20 lakhs limit

GST not like service tax in which we can enjoy limit of 10 lakhs even after registration

yes you have to file GST returns even if you have nil transactions

if you not want to pay GST then you have to surrender GST Registration

Lalit Bansal
CA, Delhi
773 Answers
61 Consultations

5.0 on 5.0

Hello,

It is preferable to cancel your registration to save up on compliance cost.

Trust this clarifies your query.

Feel free to call / get back in case of further clarifications.

Thanking You.

Regards,

Rohit R Sharma

BCOM, ACA, LLB-GEN, CERT. FAFP

Rohit R Sharma
CA, Mumbai
2104 Answers
95 Consultations

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Hello,

It is totally up to you if you want to continue with the registration or cancel it. If the compliance burden is a lot then you may cancel it.

Trust this clarifies.

Regards,

Keerthiga Padmanabhan

M.Com., CA, LL.B

Keerthiga Padmanabhan
CA, Greater Mumbai
784 Answers
27 Consultations

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