Goods and Services Tax, 2017

GSTR - 10

Final Return under of CGST Act, 2017

For taxable person whose registration has been surrendered or cancelled

GSTR

Applicable Section: Section 45(1) Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Applicable Rule: Rule 81 Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

A taxable person whose GST registration is cancelled or surrendered is required to file a Final Return in Form GSTR – 10. The return is to be filed within 3 months of date of cancellation/order of cancellation whichever is later. The return is intended to provide details of ITC involved in closing stock to be paid/reversed by the taxpayer.

The form is required to be filed by every taxpayer except:

  • Persons required to deduct TDS u/s 51
  • Composition taxpayer
  • Persons required to collect TCS u/s 52
  • Input Service distributor
  • Non-resident taxable person

The Form is required to be filed within time as mentioned earlier else late fees would be payable for filing after due date.

Points to remember:

  • All applicable returns have to be filed before filing of GSTR – 10 (GSTR 3B, GSTR 1)
  • A Nil return can also be filed
  • GSTR – 10 can be filed only after discharging all the liabilities as declared in this return
  • This form cannot be revised once filed
  • Any amount paid at the time of filing of application of cancellation of registration in Form REG – 16 will be deducted from the amount payable at the time of filing of GSTR – 10

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