{"id":9097,"date":"2025-05-19T10:35:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=9097"},"modified":"2025-12-25T18:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:20:06","slug":"simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplification updated SOP for GST Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg.webp\" alt=\"GST reg\" width=\"1472\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg.webp 1472w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GST-reg-800x452.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dabbd23e1fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Registration\">Simplification and Standardization Updated SOP for GST Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#CBIC_Instruction_No_032025-GST_Dated_17042025-_Simplification_and_Standardization_of_GST_Registration_Process\" title=\"CBIC Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST (Dated 17.04.2025- Simplification and Standardization of GST Registration Process\">CBIC Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST (Dated 17.04.2025- Simplification and Standardization of GST Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Key_Highlights_on_updated_SOP_for_GST_Registration_Instruction_No_032025-GST\" title=\"Key Highlights on updated SOP for GST Registration Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST\">Key Highlights on updated SOP for GST Registration Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Application_Processing_Guidelines%E2%80%94GST_Document_Requirements\" title=\"Application Processing Guidelines\u2014GST Document Requirements:\">Application Processing Guidelines\u2014GST Document Requirements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Adherence_to_Prescribed_Documents\" title=\"Adherence to Prescribed Documents : \">Adherence to Prescribed Documents : <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Acceptance_of_Supporting_Proofs\" title=\"Acceptance of Supporting Proofs : \">Acceptance of Supporting Proofs : <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Timely_Disposal_of_Applications_%E2%80%93_Application_Processing_Timelines\" title=\"Timely Disposal of Applications &#8211; Application Processing Timelines: \">Timely Disposal of Applications &#8211; Application Processing Timelines: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Application_Clarification_Process_Timelines\" title=\"Application &amp; Clarification Process Timelines:\">Application &amp; Clarification Process Timelines:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#_Physical_Verification_FORM_GST_REG-30\" title=\"\u00a0Physical Verification (FORM GST REG-30)\">\u00a0Physical Verification (FORM GST REG-30)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Restrictions_on_Officer_Discretion\" title=\"Restrictions on Officer Discretion\">Restrictions on Officer Discretion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Handling_Risk-Flagged_Applications\" title=\"Handling Risk-Flagged Applications : \">Handling Risk-Flagged Applications : <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Accountability_and_Oversight\" title=\"Accountability and Oversight : \">Accountability and Oversight : <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Administrative_Oversight_Discipline\" title=\"Administrative Oversight &amp; Discipline\">Administrative Oversight &amp; Discipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Key_Takeaways_for_Taxpayers\" title=\"Key Takeaways for Taxpayers\">Key Takeaways for Taxpayers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#Major_Rule_Structural_Changes_2017%E2%80%932025\" title=\"Major Rule &amp; Structural Changes (2017\u20132025)\">Major Rule &amp; Structural Changes (2017\u20132025)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#A_Structural_Rate_Evolution\" title=\"A. Structural &amp; Rate Evolution\">A. Structural &amp; Rate Evolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#B_Return_Filing_ITC_Simplification\" title=\"B. Return Filing &amp; ITC Simplification\">B. Return Filing &amp; ITC Simplification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#C_Compliance_Litigation\" title=\"C. Compliance &amp; Litigation\">C. Compliance &amp; Litigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#D_Sector-Specific_Reforms\" title=\"D. Sector-Specific Reforms\">D. Sector-Specific Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/simplification-updated-sop-for-gst-registration\/#_GST_Revenue_Growth_2017%E2%80%932025\" title=\"\u00a0GST Revenue Growth (2017\u20132025)\">\u00a0GST Revenue Growth (2017\u20132025)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplification_and_Standardization_Updated_SOP_for_GST_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Simplification and Standardization Updated SOP for GST Registration<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBIC_Instruction_No_032025-GST_Dated_17042025-_Simplification_and_Standardization_of_GST_Registration_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>CBIC Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST (Dated 17.04.2025- Simplification and Standardization of GST Registration Process<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued revised guidelines to ensure uniformity, transparency, and efficiency in the GST registration process. To streamline GST registration, curb harassment, and promote taxpayer facilitation, especially for small businesses and start-ups. Taxpayers Ensure your documents align with Form GST REG-01 requirements. For smoother registration, provide clear supporting documents and follow up on acknowledgments within the prescribed timeline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_on_updated_SOP_for_GST_Registration_Instruction_No_032025-GST\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Key Highlights on updated SOP for GST Registration Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Processing_Guidelines%E2%80%94GST_Document_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Application Processing Guidelines\u2014GST Document Requirements:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 480px;\" width=\"1100\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Situation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Clarification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Owned Premises<\/td>\n<td>One utility\/tax document<\/td>\n<td>PAN or Aadhaar of owner not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rented Premises<\/td>\n<td>Registered agreement OR affidavit + utility bill<\/td>\n<td>No ownership proof required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shared Premises<\/td>\n<td>Same as rented<\/td>\n<td>Consent letter not mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consent\/Relative Use<\/td>\n<td>Consent letter + owner ID + ownership proof<\/td>\n<td>Utility bill is enough<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEZ Unit<\/td>\n<td>SEZ approval letter<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory for SEZ units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Constitution of Business<\/td>\n<td>Only primary legal documents<\/td>\n<td>Trade licenses not required unless specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adherence_to_Prescribed_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Adherence to Prescribed Documents : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>GST officers must strictly follow the checklist of documents outlined in Form GST REG-01.<\/li>\n<li>No additional documents or unnecessary clarifications should be sought beyond the prescribed list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acceptance_of_Supporting_Proofs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Acceptance of Supporting Proofs : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid rent\/lease agreements, consent letters, and even unregistered agreements (if supported by basic proof like utility bills or NOC) are acceptable.<\/li>\n<li>Officers should refrain from raising presumptive or irrelevant queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timely_Disposal_of_Applications_%E2%80%93_Application_Processing_Timelines\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Timely Disposal of Applications &#8211; Application Processing Timelines: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean and non-risky applications must be disposed of within 7 working days from the date of submission.<\/li>\n<li>This is aimed at easing business entry and improving ease of doing business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Clarification_Process_Timelines\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Application &amp; Clarification Process Timelines:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 337px;\" width=\"1074\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type of Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Non-risky (Aadhaar verified)<\/td>\n<td>Approve<\/td>\n<td>Within 7 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risky Profile (requires verification)<\/td>\n<td>Approve<\/td>\n<td>Within 30 days post verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clarification sought (REG-03 issued)<\/td>\n<td>Approve\/Reject<\/td>\n<td>Within 7 working days after REG-04 received<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No reply to REG-03<\/td>\n<td>Reject<\/td>\n<td>With documented reasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Physical_Verification_FORM_GST_REG-30\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Physical Verification (FORM GST REG-30)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To be uploaded within 25 days (5 days before 30-day deadline).<\/li>\n<li>Must include:\n<ul>\n<li>Clear photos of premises,<\/li>\n<li>GPS-enabled tagging,<\/li>\n<li>Confirmation of business activity,<\/li>\n<li>Jurisdictional reassignment if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Upload verification report and photos in\u00a0FORM GST REG-30\u00a0at least 5 days before the 30-day deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Clearly mention whether the business exists.<\/li>\n<li>Provide GPS-enabled photographs.<\/li>\n<li>Reassign applications to correct jurisdictions if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrictions_on_Officer_Discretion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Restrictions on Officer Discretion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot seek unlisted documents without approval from Deputy\/Assistant Commissioner.<\/li>\n<li>Cannot raise irrelevant issues (e.g., product suitability, location viability).<\/li>\n<li>Must avoid excessive clarification requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_Risk-Flagged_Applications\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Handling Risk-Flagged Applications : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications flagged as risky must undergo physical verification within 30 days.<\/li>\n<li>Delay in such cases must be justified and documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accountability_and_Oversight\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Accountability and Oversight : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Officers are warned against misuse of powers and unnecessary delays.<\/li>\n<li>Supervisory authorities must ensure adherence to the instructions and timely processing in their respective jurisdictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Administrative_Oversight_Discipline\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Administrative Oversight &amp; Discipline<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Principal Chief Commissioners\/Chief Commissioners:\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure SOP compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Take disciplinary action against procedural violations.<\/li>\n<li>Issue local trade notices for transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_for_Taxpayers\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Key Takeaways for Taxpayers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use documents strictly from the FORM GST REG-01 checklist.<\/li>\n<li>Upload clear, readable, and complete documents.<\/li>\n<li>Reply to REG-03 queries within time to avoid rejections.<\/li>\n<li>For shared\/rented spaces, utility bill suffices \u2013 no owner&#8217;s PAN\/Aadhaar needed.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a record of summons and reply promptly with legal support if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"541\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Rule_Structural_Changes_2017%E2%80%932025\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"541\">Major Rule &amp; Structural Changes (2017\u20132025)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"586\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Structural_Rate_Evolution\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"586\">A. Structural &amp; Rate Evolution<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 317px;\" width=\"1094\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<thead data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"626\">\n<tr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"626\">\n<th data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"599\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"598\">Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"612\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"611\">Change<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"626\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"624\">Impact<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<tr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\">\n<td data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"674\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2017<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"714\" data-col-size=\"md\">4-tier rate system: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"747\">Replaced cascading tax regime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"810\">\n<td data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"755\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2019<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"784\" data-col-size=\"md\">Reduced GST on real estate<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"810\" data-col-size=\"md\">Boosted housing demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"910\">\n<td data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"818\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2020<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"870\" data-col-size=\"md\">Composition scheme threshold raised to \u20b91.5 crore<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"910\">Eased compliance for small taxpayers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1004\">\n<td data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"918\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2021<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"962\" data-col-size=\"md\">E-invoicing for B2B entities &gt; \u20b9100 crore<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1004\">Standardized invoicing &amp; reduced fraud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<td data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1012\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2022<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1061\" data-col-size=\"md\">E-invoicing mandatory for turnover &gt; \u20b910 crore<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1085\">Greater transparency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<td data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1093\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2023<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1143\" data-col-size=\"md\">28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse racing<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1165\">New revenue stream<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1235\">\n<td data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1173\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2024<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1209\">Proposal to merge 12% &amp; 18% slabs<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1235\">Pending implementation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<td data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1243\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2025<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1287\" data-col-size=\"md\">AI-based audits, automation in assessment<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1340\">Enhanced compliance &amp; reduced manual intervention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1396\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Return_Filing_ITC_Simplification\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1396\">B. Return Filing &amp; ITC Simplification<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1558\">\n<li data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1458\">\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1458\">Retained GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 as core monthly filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1502\">Introduced GSTR-2B (auto-drafted ITC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1558\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1558\">Exporters benefited from faster refund processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1603\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Compliance_Litigation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1603\">C. Compliance &amp; Litigation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<li data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1663\">\n<p data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1663\">GSTAT setup in 2023 \u2013 streamlined appellate mechanism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1748\">\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1748\">AI-led faceless scrutiny (2024) \u2013 reduced harassment and increased objectivity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<p data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1814\">Crackdown on fake ITC &amp; bogus invoices with steep penalties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1859\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Sector-Specific_Reforms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1859\">D. Sector-Specific Reforms<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<li data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1906\">Restaurants: Flat 5% GST, no ITC allowed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1984\">\n<p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1984\">E-commerce (2021): TCS, mandatory registration for unregistered sellers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2104\">Online services (Netflix, Google Ads, etc.): Taxed via OIDAR (Online Information Database Access &amp; Retrieval)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2155\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_GST_Revenue_Growth_2017%E2%80%932025\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2155\">GST Revenue Growth (2017\u20132025)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 373px;\" width=\"1078\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2646\">\n<thead data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<tr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<th data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2173\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2167\">Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2207\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2205\">GST Revenue (\u20b9 lakh crore)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2646\">\n<tr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2303\">\n<td data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2272\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2017\u201318<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2303\">\u20b97.41 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2351\">\n<td data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2018\u201319<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2351\">\u20b911.77 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<td data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2368\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2019\u201320<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2399\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b912.22 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2454\">\n<td data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2416\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2020\u201321<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2454\">\u20b911.36 lakh crore <em data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2452\">(COVID impact)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2502\">\n<td data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2471\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2021\u201322<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2502\">\u20b914.83 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2550\">\n<td data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2022\u201323<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2550\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b918.10 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2598\">\n<td data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2567\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2023\u201324<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2598\">\u20b920.18 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2646\">\n<td data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2615\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2024\u201325 (Est.)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2646\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b921.80 lakh crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">The monthly average in FY 2024\u201325 exceeded \u20b91.80 lakh crore, setting a national record.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simplification and Standardization Updated SOP for GST Registration CBIC Instruction No. 03\/2025-GST (Dated 17.04.2025- Simplification and Standardization of GST Registration Process The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued revised guidelines to ensure uniformity, transparency, and efficiency in the GST registration process. 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