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GST Updates Announced in December 2025 | (Latest Compliance Changes, Advisories & State Updates)

Posted on by Tapsya Singh

Latest GST Updates

  • ICAI has issued an updated Technical Guide on GSTR-9C, helping taxpayers and professionals understand annual GST reconciliation more clearly.


  • GSTN has released additional FAQs for GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2024–25 to address common doubts related to annual return filing.


  • As per a GSTN advisory, from November 2025, values reported in GSTR-3B Table 3.2 will be system locked. Once filed, these details cannot be edited, so extra care is required while filing.


  • Under GST Rule 10A, stricter action will be taken if bank account details are not verified within 30 days of registration or before filing the first outward supply return.


  • The Manipur GST Second Amendment Bill, 2025 has moved forward in Parliament, aiming to align state GST laws with central amendments.


  • In Andhra Pradesh, GST payments can now be made through UPI and debit/credit cards, making the payment process easier for taxpayers.


  • GST collections for November 2025 stood at around ₹1.70 lakh crore, showing about 0.7% year-on-year growth, indicating stable collections with continued compliance monitoring.

1) What are we going to cover in GST Updates?

We will cover monthly news that impacts filing, compliance, portal advisories, state updates, and collections.

It is written for:

  • Small to medium businesses
  • Startups
  • E-commerce Sellers
  • Professionals dealing with GST filings

Why does the update matter?

Minute mistakes, like wrong bank details and reporting, can cause system flags and registration suspension.

2) Updates on filing and GST compliance 2025

2.1 ICAI updated the technical guide on GSTR-9C.

What practically changed in the guide?

  • It is more detailed on how to prepare the annual reconciliation of GSTR-9C.
  • It gives more clarity on from where to collect data and how to reconcile tables.

What businesses must do?

  • Keep consistency in the figures of your books like GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9/9C.
  • Fix the mismatches in advance, way before the annual filing seasons arrive.

2.2 GSTN FAQs on GSTR—9 & GSTR—9C for 2024—25

  • Important points in GSTN have been addressed through frequently asked questions.
  • Reporting guidance as per tables — common confusion area
  • General mistakes that cause mismatch notices

What businesses must do?

  • Use the recent frequently asked questions version for filing an annual return or reconciliation.
  • You must double-check the ITC reporting and disclosure tables.

2.3 Advisory on GSTR—3B Table—3.2 Reporting (system locked values)

What is important?

  • Table 3.2—interstate supplies to unregistered persons or composition taxpayers or UIN holders is now auto-populated and heading towards non-editable or system-locked reporting right from November 2025 onwards.

What businesses must do?

  • Make sure that GSTR-1 OR IFF OR GSTR-1A information is correct because that is what drives table 3B.
  • If any amendments are required, plan them through valid correction routes like the current advisory and FAQs.

2.4 Rule 10A—Bank account details timeline and portal action

What are the legal requirements as per Rule 10A?

  • Bank account details must be furnished within 30 days from GST registration / before filing GSTR—1 or using IFF (whichever is earlier).

What is happening on the ground—portal enforcement?

  • The GST portal updates for December 2025 show auto suspension if the bank details are not furnished within the given deadlines.

What is the practical impact?

  • A suspended registration can totally disturb routine compliance like invoicing, filing and workflow. So taxpayers must accord the highest priority to this compliance.

3) State-level GST updates

3.1 Manipur GST second amendment bill 2025

What is the bill about?

  • It aims to change the Manipur GST Act 2017 and replace the old ordinance. The reason is to keep the state GST in line with the central changes.

Why does it affect businesses?

  • If your business operates or supplies in Manipur, be careful about the state-related compliance clauses and procedural alignment once it is implemented.

3.2 Andhra Pradesh allows UPI and card payments for GST.

What has changed?

  • In the payment options, UPI and card payment options are added from December 3, 2025, in Andhra Pradesh.

Why is it important?

  • Quick payment reduces last-day payment delays and increases compliance.

4) Updates on GST collection until November 2025

What are the numbers in the news?

  • The gross GST collections are equal to approximately ₹1.70 lakh for November 2025, almost 0.7 per cent higher year over year.

What does it mean for taxpayers?

  • When the collection is huge, authorities insist harder on data matching, clean registration, and filing within deadlines.

5) Action steps for businesses—A simple checklist

For annual returns — GSTR-9/9C.

  • Use the updated guidance and FAQs for preparing during FY 2024-25 annual filings.
  • For GSTR-3B Table 3.2
  • Rechecked interstate supply reporting in GSTR-1/IFF/GSTR-1A to prevent mismatches.

For new registrations as per Rule 10A.

  • Add bank details on the GST portal promptly after GST registration. Don’t wait for the final date.
  • For current monitoring
  • Keep checking the GST portal notices regularly and respond fast to advisories and alerts.

6) What is the impact of December 2025 updates on new GST registrations?

Most important points of these updates

  • GST registrations are now monitored more strictly for precision, documentation and timely upgrade steps, like adding bank details promptly.

What new businesses must be careful about?

  • Business address proof must be valid and verifiable.
  • Your bank details must be added as per the deadlines mentioned in Rule 10A.
  • Any mismatch in information will cause delay in registration and may cause portal issues eventually.

Practical to-dos for businesses

  • Many startups and online sellers choose stable documentation, including professional business addresses. It enables GST applications and compliance records to stay clean over time.

7) What are the monthly logs of GST updates?

  • December 2025:

  1. GSTR-9C guide update
  2. GSTR-3B Table 3.2 advisory rule
  3. GSTN FAQs,
  4. Rule 10A for bank details enforcement,
  5. Manipur amendment bill
  6. Andhra Pradesh payment update,
  7. November 2025 collections

  • January 2026:

  1. Yet to be updated.

  • February 2026:

  1. Yet to be updated.

Disclaimer

Please consult your CA or tax advisor before any decision and filing because the GST law and portal processes change regularly.

This guide is meant for awareness and not legal advice.

New GST Rule 2025: Get Your GST Number in 3 Days

Posted on by Tapsya Singh

Are you sick of files moving slowly and approvals taking a long time? That story has changed. On November 1, 2025, the government made it easier for eligible applicants to register for GST. If you are starting up or selling online, this update can save you time, money, and a lot of back and forth.

What exactly changed

Under the new rule, low-risk applicants can receive GST registration in 3 working days. The portal verifies documents digitally and processes approvals automatically unless something looks suspicious.

As per the announcement, eligibility focuses on the applicant’s risk profile and a lower monthly output tax on supplies to registered persons, up to ₹2.5 lakh. In short, clean documents and a simple business profile now mean faster approval.

What this means for you

If you have been delaying GST because of long timelines, this is your moment. Faster GST means you can invoice sooner, accept B2B orders, list on marketplaces, claim input credits, and move cash faster. You do not need to rent a costly office just to meet address requirements. You also should not use your home address if privacy or courier handling worries you.

A smarter route: Virtual Office for GST

With an Address.co virtual office address, you can have a legal business address without having to pay rent every month for a real office. It fits the new rule perfectly because you can give complete and verified documents from the start.

What you get with Address.co:

  • GST and MCA-compliant address documents
  • PAN-India locations to match your preferred state
  • Courier handling and basic support
  • Up to 90% saving compared to a rented office

Simple steps to apply

  • Choose your city or state on Address.co.
  • Pick a virtual office plan and receive your documentation pack.
  • Prepare KYC and business details for the GST portal.
  • Submit your application on the government portal with the provided address documents.
  • If you meet the requirements, you can check your status and get approval in about three business days.

Why not use a home address

Many founders start from home, but using a home address can show personal information, confuse couriers, and make invoices and vendor portals look less professional. A verified business address keeps your brand polished and privacy intact.

Final word

The government has made GST registration faster and simpler. To make sure your GST application goes smoothly, you should get in touch with your CA. And for the address part, get in touch with Address.co to get your Virtual Office Address and make sure your documents, like your NOC, agreement, and utility proof, are all in order.

Your CA takes care of the application; we take care of the address. Together, your GST registration can be done in just three working days.

Aaddress.in is now Address.co: A new name with the same promise of trust

Posted on by Tapsya Singh

New Delhi, India, [22 Oct] – The name of the company that helped thousands of Indian business owners create their brand is now different. Address.co is the new name for Aaddress.in. This is a new step in their journey to make virtual office addresses easy, cheap, and available all over India.

Aaddress.in has quietly helped more than 20,000 businesses over the years, including startups, freelancers, MSMEs, and online sellers, by giving them a verified business address without the need to rent physical space. The company is changing its name to Address.co as part of its plan to update its brand and better serve India’s growing number of digital-first entrepreneurs.

Ankur Goel, the founder of Address.co, says that the new name fits with the company’s plans for the future.

“When we first started, we wanted to help small business owners who couldn’t afford to set up expensive offices. It started out as a simple idea, but it has grown into a platform that people all over the country can use. Address.co is more than just a shorter name; it’s a step towards meeting the needs of our customers.”

Why Address.co?

Moving to Address.co is more than just getting a new web address. It shows how dedicated the brand is to giving its users a better, tech-based experience. The company is still adding to its network of virtual offices in all of India’s major cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.

The new platform still offers services like:

  • For GST, MCA, and business registration, verified virtual office addresses are available.
  • Taking calls and handling packages for firms that work from home.
  • High-end commercial sites all around India.
  • Plans that are easy on the wallet cost at least ₹999* a month.

Address.co is one of the most reliable virtual office providers in India since they check every address on their site to make sure it is legal.

What This Means for Customers Right Now

People who already use Aaddress.in won’t have any problems with their services. All current contracts, registrations, and mail handling will continue as usual. The only thing that has changed is the new website, www.address.co. Now, it’s the company’s principal web home.

Goel said,

“Our customers’ trust has always been what has helped us grow. We want to use that same trust to make things even better with Address.co: faster onboarding, smarter tools, and better support for every entrepreneur who chooses us.”

Looking Ahead

As India gets closer to digital entrepreneurship, the requirement for legal business addresses is expanding swiftly. Address.co intends to keep ahead of the competition by integrating AI-powered verification tools, automated document processing, and smarter location discovery services to let users receive their virtual office address in only a few clicks.

About Address.co

Address.co (formerly Aaddress.in) is India’s most popular virtual office address provider. It helps businesses create professional identities for GST, MCA, and other government registrations. The company has helped more than 20,000 businesses in India since it started in 2019. Startups, consultants, and online merchants who want to look good without spending a lot of money on office space appreciate it since it has confirmed locations, transparent rates, and is straightforward to set up.

Address.co wants to sign up 300,000 new clients by 2030 since more and more startups, entrepreneurs, established businesses, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and micro and small businesses (MSMEs) in India want Virtual Offices.

GST 2.0 Explained: What Will Get Cheaper for Indian Consumers in 2025?

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India is about to reform its goods and services tax (GST) since its introduction in 2017. The central government of India says that it will be changed from a four-slab structure to a two-part GST system that is 5% GST and 18% GST.

Additionally, it will set aside a 40% rate for sin and luxury goods. The GST 2.0 can change the household budgets, local enterprises and overall economy of the country.

What impact will the GST 2.0 have on consumers, and which items will become more affordable? Let’s discuss in detail.

What will be more affordable after the GST cut?

The biggest question in the mind of the consumer is: what will be cheaper after the reforms? Here is the answer:

1. Daily needs

Packaged items, ghee, and processed milk products are now taxed at 12%. It might get reduced to 5%. It will make kitchen food items cheaper for families.

Also, there might be a drop in the prices of apparels and footwear priced under 1000 INR. It will be a relief to middle-class and rural households.

2. Appliances and consumer electronics

The GST slab may shift from 28% to 18% for electronic appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, TVs, and air conditioners. For example, if you are buying a washing machine costing 30,000 INR, it will incur a GST of 28%.

Which means you will pay an additional 8,400 in the current GST. Under GST 2.0, that would be reduced to 5,400 INR, and you would save 3,000 INR.

3. Vehicles

Cars that are small with engine capacity up to 1200 cc might move from the 28% GST to 18%. This change will result in a significant drop in the on-road prices of cars. Two-wheelers may also get the benefits of GST reform, leading to a boost in sales in semi-urban and rural consumers.

4. Insurance

The GST 2.0 might shift the insurance premium from the current 18% slab to 5%. In some cases it might be completely removed. This change might prove to be the most consumer-friendly move for GST 2.0. These changes will directly help each and every household with life, health, and motor insurance, reducing yearly financial burdens.

5. Cement and construction

The most heavily taxed goods and materials as of now are construction goods and cement. It might get shifted from the 28% to the 18% bracket. The change will directly impact real estate and people looking forward to building and renovating houses.

How will GST 2.0 impact local businesses?

Local and small businesses like retailers and MSMEs will benefit significantly from GST reforms.

Simplicity: Simplifying compliance, including fewer slabs, will reduce the complexity of accounting.

Revenue Boost: Lower GST means lower prices, which in turn means more sales and revenue.

Economic advantage: Improved competitiveness with larger businesses due to price normalization.

With benefits will come some risk too; they are as follows:

  • State government may oppose the reform due to heavy financial losses.
  • Businesses may face anti-profiteering regulations which ask them to pass tax benefits to their customers.
  • Without strict implementation, customers may not see any price reduction.

Overall impact on the economy

Inflation: Experts expect that GST 2.0 will reduce inflation by 20 to 60 basis points. It will provide some room for the Reserve Bank of India to consider a rate cut.

Government revenue: Though the central exchequer might lose some money in the short term, a smooth arrangement can improve compliance and increase the tax base in the long term.

Consumer Sentiment: Reduced prices on daily needs and luxurious goods like cars and electronics will boost the confidence of the common man ahead of the festive season.

Conclusion

GST 2.0 is more than just a tax reform; it represents a shift towards lowering the prices of goods and services, increasing sales, and simplifying compliance for businesses.

For the general population of the country, GST 2.0 means lower prices on everyday necessities as well as electronic and luxury items. For small businesses it means more sales and less complexity of accounting. For the overall economy, it may result in a short-term loss of revenue for the government, but it is expected to lead to long-term growth.

Diwali 2025 is coming soon, so we might expect these reforms to roll out. Consumers may save some money, and local businesses might finally get the festive sales boost they’ve been waiting for.