GSTN has launched Form GST REG-32 on the portal to enable eligible taxpayers registered under Rule 14A to opt out online, subject to return filing and Aadhaar authentication conditions

The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced Form GST REG-32 on its portal, allowing taxpayers registered under Rule 14A to opt out online, provided they meet specific return filing and Aadhaar authentication criteria. Active taxpayers wishing to withdraw must follow the application path: Login → Services → Registration → Application for Withdrawal from Rule 14A. The option for registration under this rule will be automatically set to "No," and a reason for withdrawal is required.
For those applying before April 1, 2026, at least three months of returns must be filed, while applications on or after this date require at least one tax period return. All returns from the effective registration date to the filing date must be submitted. Aadhaar authentication, either through OTP or biometric, is mandatory for the Primary Authorised Signatory and at least one Promoter/Partner, with the Application Reference Number (ARN) generated only after successful authentication.
Applicants must submit the draft application and complete authentication within 15 days. Failure to complete Aadhaar authentication within this timeline will result in no ARN being generated. While the REG-32 application is pending, taxpayers are restricted from filing core amendments, non-core amendments, or self-cancellation applications. Upon approval via Form GST REG-33, details of outward supplies exceeding ₹2.5 lakh to registered persons can be reported from the first day of the month following the order.
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02-Mar-2026 10:41:59
The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced Form GST REG-32 on its portal, allowing taxpayers registered under Rule 14A to opt out online, provided they meet specific return filing and Aadhaar authentication criteria. Active taxpayers wishing to withdraw must follow the application path: Login → Services → Registration → Application for Withdrawal from Rule 14A. The option for registration under this rule will be automatically set to "No," and a reason for withdrawal is required.
For those applying before April 1, 2026, at least three months of returns must be filed, while applications on or after this date require at least one tax period return. All returns from the effective registration date to the filing date must be submitted. Aadhaar authentication, either through OTP or biometric, is mandatory for the Primary Authorised Signatory and at least one Promoter/Partner, with the Application Reference Number (ARN) generated only after successful authentication.
Applicants must submit the draft application and complete authentication within 15 days. Failure to complete Aadhaar authentication within this timeline will result in no ARN being generated. While the REG-32 application is pending, taxpayers are restricted from filing core amendments, non-core amendments, or self-cancellation applications. Upon approval via Form GST REG-33, details of outward supplies exceeding ₹2.5 lakh to registered persons can be reported from the first day of the month following the order.
Key Pointers -
- Active Taxpayers who are registered under Rule 14A, may apply for OPT OUT in accordance with the provisions of the law.
- Application path: Login → Services → Registration → Application for Withdrawal from Rule 14A.
- “Option for registration under Rule 14A” will be auto-selected as “No”; reason for withdrawal must be provided.
- Minimum return filing requirement:
- If filed Before 1 April 2026 → At least 3 months’ returns must be filed.
- If filed On/after 1 April 2026 → At least 1 tax period return must be filed.
- All returns from effective registration date till filing date must be furnished.
- Aadhaar authentication (OTP or Biometric) is mandatory for the Primary Authorised Signatory and at least one Promoter/Partner; ARN is generated only after successful authentication.
- Draft application must be submitted within 15 days; authentication must also be completed within 15 days of submission.
- No ARN will be generated if Aadhaar authentication is not completed within the prescribed timeline.
- While REG-32 is pending, taxpayers cannot file core amendment, non-core amendment, or self-cancellation applications.
- After approval through Form GST REG-33, outward supply details exceeding ₹2.5 lakh to registered persons can be furnished from the first day of the succeeding month of the order.
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