The Government of West Bengal on October 30, 2026, issued guidelines for handling applications for GST registration.
The following has been stated: -
•The Commissioner of State Tax, West Bengal, has issued guidelines under Section 168 of the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, to streamline the GST registration process and reduce delays and rejections.
•The guidelines advise applicants to furnish complete, accurate and legible information and supporting documents in FORM GST REG-01, particularly relating to the applicant's identity, principal place of business, constitution of business and authorised signatory.
•They aim to prevent fraudulent registrations and misuse of Input Tax Credit (ITC) while ensuring that genuine applicants obtain registration without unnecessary queries, additional documentation or delays.
•The guidelines also specify the applicable registration forms for different categories of applicants, including FORM GST REG-07 and FORM GST REG-09.
[Circular No.: 02/2026]
