Is GST Annual Return required to be filed if the GST registration has been cancelled

[POOJA AGARWAL]

Hello

If I have applied for cancellation of Registration and same is canceled. GSTR-10 has also been filed within the due date. Still am I supposed to file GSTR-9 for the FY during which my registration was canceled?

[KASTURI SETHI]

Yes, undoubtedly. You will have to file.

[KASTURI SETHI]

In continuation of my earlier reply, Annual Return has to be filed if you do not fall under 'Optional category".

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

Don't you want to restore the cancellation of GST registration?

AI Summary

GST Annual Return requirement continues after registration cancellation; file unless eligible for optional exemption. The filing obligation for the annual GST return continues despite cancellation of registration and filing of the final cancellation return; the annual return remains required as an independent compliance duty unless the taxpayer falls within an optional category that permits omission.