If a proprietor passes away, their son cannot directly continue the existing GST registration because it's linked to the PAN. A new GST registration will be required. However, the business can continue under the same trade name by transferring stock and Input Tax Credit (ITC) to the new GSTIN using Form GST ITC-02.
07 May 2021
Stock and ITC can be transferred and business can be continued in same trade name with new gstin. In case of transfer of business by way of sale of business, merger or demerger, a registered taxpayer can transfer the input tax credit unutilised and available in his electronic credit ledger into another business by filing a declaration in Form GST ITC-02