Tax Consultant
1312 Points
Posted on 30 June 2026
When the constitution of business changes, the GST treatment depends on WHETHER the PAN changes.
SAME PAN (e.g., Partnership Firm converted to LLP retaining the same PAN): You can file an amendment application on the GST portal to update the constitution of business. Go to GST Portal, Services, Registration, Amendment of Registration Core Fields. The GSTIN stays the same. Your ITC balance transfers automatically.
NEW PAN (e.g., Proprietorship converted to Pvt Ltd , proprietor PAN vs company PAN): The old GSTIN must be cancelled and a fresh GSTIN must be obtained in the name of the new entity. Before cancelling the old registration, check the ITC balance in GSTR-3B. Any ITC that cannot be transferred needs to be reversed before the cancellation is effective.
CRITICAL DATE: If you convert mid-financial year, your previous GSTIN must file returns (including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B) up to the date of conversion. The new entity files from the conversion date onwards.
For a full checklist of what is required when registering or re-registering a business under GST after a constitution change, check this [GST registration checklist for new businesses](https://taxgarden.in/resources/gst-registration-checklist-new-business-india-2026).