GST registration in 3 days for 95% applicants; refunds to be automated for faster processing

Businesses will soon be able to secure Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration in just three calendar days, with 95 percent of applications expected to be cleared within this timeframe, sources in the Finance Ministry told Business Today on August 17.   The move would mark a major step in improving taxpayer convenience and streamlining compliance under the GST regime. Alongside faster regis…