GSTN has introduced an online facility enabling eligible taxpayers registered under Rule 14A of the CGST Rules to apply for withdrawal (opt-out) by filing Form GST REG-32 on the GST Portal. The option is available only to active taxpayers registered under Rule 14A. Applicants must log in, navigate to the withdrawal application link, provide reasons, and complete Aadhaar authentication for the Primary Authorised Signatory and at least one Promoter/Partner. Key pre-conditions include filing prescribed returns—minimum three months’ returns if applied before 1 April 2026, and at least one tax period if applied on or after 1 April 2026—along with all pending returns from the effective registration date. Draft applications and Aadhaar authentication must be completed within 15 days. During processing, core and non-core amendments and self-cancellation are restricted. Upon approval through Form GST REG-33, taxpayers may furnish specified output tax liability details from the first day of the succeeding month.
Goods and Services Tax
Government of India, States and Union Territories
Facility for Withdrawal from Rule 14A
Feb 21st, 2026
GSTN has enabled a new online facility for eligible taxpayers to apply for withdrawal from the option availed under Rule 14A of the CGST Rules by filing Form GST REG-32 on the GST Portal.
1. Who can apply
- Active Taxpayers who are registered under Rule 14A, may apply for OPT OUT in accordance with the provisions of the law.
2. How to apply on the GST Portal
- After login, navigate to:
Services -> Registration -> Application for Withdrawal from Rule 14A
The link will be visible only if the taxpayer is registered under Rule 14A and is active. - The field “Option for registration under Rule 14A” will be selected as “No” by default.
- Enter “Reason for withdrawal from Rule 14A”.
- Proceed to Aadhaar Authentication tab for Aadhaar Authentication of Primary Authorised Signatory and one Promoter/Partner.
3. Key pre-conditions
- The registered person shall not be allowed to file Form GST REG-32 unless he has furnished,
(a) returns for a period of minimum three months, if Form GST REG-32 is filed before 1st April, 2026;
(b) returns for a period of minimum one tax period, if Form GST REG-32 is filed on or after 1st April, 2026; and
(c) all the returns due for the period from the effective date of registration till the date of filing of Form GST REG-32.
4. Aadhaar authentication
- Based on data analysis, the taxpayer will have to undergo either OTP based Aadhaar authentication or Biometric based Aadhaar Authentication.
- Authentication is required for:
- Primary Authorised Signatory (mandatory), and
- At least one Promoter/Partner (where applicable).
- ARN will be generated only after successful Aadhaar authentication.
5. Important timelines
- Draft application must be submitted within 15 days of creation.
- Aadhaar/Biometric authentication must be completed within 15 days from submission.
- If authentication is not completed within the prescribed time, ARN will not be generated.
6. Restrictions during processing
- While Form GST REG-32 is pending after submission, Taxpayer cannot file Core amendment, non-core amendment and Self-cancellation application.
7. Post-Sanction of Opt-Out
- The taxpayer who has received an order in Form GST REG-33 allowing withdrawal shall be able to furnish the details of output tax liability on supply of goods or services or both made to registered persons, exceeding the output tax liability of Rs.2.5 lakhs, from the first day of succeeding month in which the said order has been issued.
Thanks,
Team GSTN
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