TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Subject: Clarification Required Regarding Notice in Form GSTR-3A for Non-Filing of GSTR-4 (FY 2024–25) Despite Cancellation of GST Registration in FY 2020–21
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....ubject: Clarification Required Regarding Notice in Form GSTR-3A for Non-Filing of GSTR-4 (FY 2024–25) Despite Cancellation of GST Registration in FY 2020–21<br> Query (Issue) Started By: - Rajagopal K Dated:- 11-7-2025 Last Reply Date:- 21-7-2025 Goods and Services Tax - GST<br>Got 3 Replies<br>GST<br>Respected Sir/Madam, One of my clients has received a notice in Form GSTR-3A via the GST Por....
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....tal and email, stating that the GSTR-4 (Annual Return) for the Financial Year 2024-25 has not been filed. I would like to bring to your kind attention the following: The GST registration of my client was cancelled during the Financial Year 2020-21. Since the registration has already been cancelled, we believe that there is no obligation to file GSTR-4 for any subsequent financial year, including....
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.... FY 2024-25. The notice appears to have been system-generated and bears a reference number. In light of the above, I respectfully seek your guidance on the following points: 1. Is there any requirement to file GSTR-4 for FY 2024-25 despite the cancellation of GST registration in FY 2020-21? 2. What would be the correct procedure to respond to this notice on the GST Portal in order to avoid any ....
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....further liability or penalty? 3. Are there any documents or steps that need to be submitted or undertaken to formally resolve and close this matter? Your expert advice in this regard will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance. Reply By Shilpi Jain: The Reply: If registration cancelled no requirement to file. Reply appropriately to the notice received. Reply By Rajagopal K....
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....: The Reply: My Sincere thanks to Ms Shilpi Jain Madam. Advisory: Regarding GSTR-3A Notices issued for non-filing of Form GSTR 4 to cancelled Composition Taxpayers GSTN Advisory no. 618 dated 20.07.2025 - Reg. Reply By Rajagopal K: The Reply: Advisory: Regarding GSTR-3A Notices issued for non-filing of form GSTR 4 to cancelled Composition Taxpayers <br> Discussion Forum - Knowl....
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