📢 New GST Feature: Multi-State Registration – One Common Profile for Multiple States
Simplifying GST Registration for Multi-State Businesses Businesses operating across multiple States and Union Territories have traditionally had to go through a separate GST registration application process for each State. This often meant entering common business information repeatedly, managing multiple Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs), and tracking applications separately. The GST Portal has now introduced a new “Multi-State Registration” facility that simplifies the initial registration process for businesses requiring GST registrations in multiple States or Union Territories. The facility, reported as available from 1 October 2026 , allows eligible taxpayers to select multiple States/UTs and initiate the registration process through a common workflow. A Master TRN is generated for the selected States/UTs, with State-specific TRNs subsequently created for the individual applications. This can reduce repetitive data entry and make the registration process easier to manage. ...