12 Aug 2025

Press Release - Deregistration Process from the Goods and Services Tax Now Open

PRESS RELEASE 

Deregistration Process from the Goods and Services Tax Now Open

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) hereby advises persons and businesses operating in the following sectors that arc not required to register, charge or collect the General Services Ta.x to apply for deregistration:

• Wholesale and Retail
• Restaurant
• Manufacturing
• Ad hoc and seasonal providers of public entertainment

Persons and businesses are advised to assess their eligibility for continued registration under the General Services Tax regime, if for example, they provide taxable services and meet the registration requirement.

As a reminder, the registration threshold is ECS300,000 per annum and mandatory registration is required for providers of short-term accommodation, auctioneers and statutory bodies providing taxable services.

The deregistration form is attached for ease of reference and is also available at the IRD office and website. Please complete and return the form co the IRD office no later than Friday, 29 August 2025.

Once deregistration is approved, IRD will issue a notice of cancellation of registration outlining follow up action that the person or business should undertake. 

For further assistance, contact the IRD at:

(264) 497 8334 OR inlandrevenue@gov.ai

Office Location & Hours Former NBA Building, Ground Floor, Main Entrance Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Link to documents:

Press Release - Deregistration Process from Goods and Services Tax

Goods and Services Tax Deregistration Form