GST cancellation application Pending for Processing for 17 months

GST
1

I closed my business in 2023 and applied for GSTIN cancellation in Oct 2024 that is still pending.

Current status is showing as: Stage 2, Pending for Processing.

On checking filing history, I found that FY 2025-26 has zero returns filed (cuz all would be NIL anyhow as no business activities). One July GSTR-1 in FY 2024-25 is showing as Not Filed.

Do I need to file NIL returns for the above before the cancellation can be approved?

What could be any other reason for the pending status?

Please help. Thanks!

2

Hey @pravink,

You need to file the return for July 2024 because you have applied for cancellation in October 2024. And before applying for cancellation, all the return should be filed.

Hope this helps!