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Simplified registration under GST 2.0 from Nov 1, says FM Sitharaman

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Plain English news coverage of the exact policy change, a 3-day auto-approval track for low-risk applicants, that shapes your realistic timeline today.

  • Automatic 3-day approval applies to two buckets: system-flagged low-risk applicants and self-assessed small taxpayers under roughly Rs 2.5 lakh monthly output tax.
  • FM Sitharaman is quoted saying nearly 96 percent of new applicants benefit from the simplified route.
  • Confirms the scheme took effect November 1, 2025, so it is the current regime, not a proposal.
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  1. How long does GST registration actually take and what does it cost?

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