Introduction of Simplified Registration Scheme for small suppliers supplying through electronic commerce operators

The 56th meeting of the GST Council was held in New Delhi on September 03, 2025 under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The GST Council inter-alia made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST.

Introduction of Simplified Registration Scheme for small suppliers supplying through electronic commerce operators: The Council approved in-principle, the concept of a simplified GST registration mechanism for small suppliers making supplies through e-commerce operators (ECOs) across multiple States facing challenges in maintaining principal place of business in each State as currently required under the GST framework. The detailed modalities for operationalizing the said scheme will be placed before GST Council.

It will ease compliance for such suppliers and facilitate their participation in e-commerce across States.

The Press Release can be accessed at: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2163555