https://govtlicense.com/updates/Official government changes that affect business licences, taxes, payments and personal documents in India.en-INMon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-ecommerce-delivery-serviceshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-ecommerce-delivery-servicesMon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say GST on delivery services supplied through e-commerce operators falls from 18% to 5% from 1 November 2026, with no input tax credit. The platform pays the tax when the delivery partner is not required to register, and a request to delay the date is reported. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-hotel-restaurant-itchttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-hotel-restaurant-itcMon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say Notification 06/2026-Central Tax (Rate) dated 27 October 2026 rewrites the input tax credit conditions for 5% hotels, restaurants and caterers from 1 November 2026. Credit is limited to the same kind of service, and a 2.5% cap applies in two cases. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-scrap-reverse-chargehttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-scrap-reverse-chargeMon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say three GST changes for scrap and waste dealers start on 1 November 2026: reverse charge on some purchases from unregistered sellers, no registration exemption for five scrap goods, and GST TDS between registered persons. They were notified on 27 October 2026, and we have not yet read the official text. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/digital-fraud-compensationhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/digital-fraud-compensationSun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530Payments and UPIFrom 1 January 2027, RBI rules make banks pay back victims of small online frauds: 85% of the loss or ₹25,000, whichever is less, once in a lifetime, for losses up to ₹50,000. You must report on the cyber crime helpline 1930 and to your bank within 5 calendar days. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-retreaded-tractor-tyres-fertiliserhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-retreaded-tractor-tyres-fertiliserSun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say GST on retreaded tractor tyres is cut from 18% to 5% from 1 November 2026, under a notification dated 27 October 2026. The same notification covers pre-packaged and labelled animal, vegetable and organic fertilisers at 5%. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-show-cause-notice-circularhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-show-cause-notice-circularSun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say CBIC Circular 258/04/2026-GST dated 26 October 2026 tells officers how to write a GST show cause notice: give the facts and evidence, show the demand year-wise, and do not allege fraud only because tax is unpaid. Circular 259/05/2026-GST covers the 10% appeal pre-deposit and refunds. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-e-invoice-reverse-chargehttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-e-invoice-reverse-chargeSat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTFrom 1 January 2027, e-invoicing under GST also covers supplies received from an unregistered person where you pay tax under reverse charge, and import of services. The notice was issued by CBIC on 26 October 2026. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-ecommerce-warehouse-registrationhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-ecommerce-warehouse-registrationSat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTFrom 1 November 2026 an online seller registered in one state can get GST registration in another state by declaring an e-commerce operator's warehouse there as the place of business. It is for sellers whose tax on sales to registered buyers is not more than ₹2,50,000 a month. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-rate-toyshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-rate-toysFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTReports say CBIC Circular 265/11/2026-GST dated 28 October 2026 clarifies that all toys under heading 9503, including dolls, scale models and puzzles, are covered by the toy rate entries. Non-electronic toys are reported at 5% GST and electronic toys at 18%. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-registration-circular-timelineshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-registration-circular-timelinesThu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTTwo reports say CBIC issued Circular 257/03/2026-GST on 26 October 2026 with guidelines for officers handling GST registration. It sets about 7 working days with Aadhaar authentication, about 30 days otherwise, and deemed approval if the officer does not act in time. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-changes-1-novemberhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-changes-1-novemberSat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTCBIC Notification 03/2026-Central Tax of 26 October 2026 brings sections 153 to 155 of the Finance Act, 2026 into force on 1 November 2026. News reports say these cover post-sale discounts, 90% provisional refunds for inverted duty, no minimum for export refunds and the place of supply for intermediary services. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/bank-camps-financial-inclusionhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/bank-camps-financial-inclusionFri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530SchemesThe Department of Financial Services is running a nationwide campaign from 21 October to 31 December 2026, with bank camps in 2.70 lakh gram panchayats and urban local bodies. At the camps you can open a Jan Dhan account, join PMJJBY, PMSBY or Atal Pension Yojana, do re-KYC and update the nominee on your account. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/driving-licence-draft-ruleshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/driving-licence-draft-rulesFri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530DocumentsThe Road Transport Ministry has put out draft changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for driving licences: a higher pass mark for the online safe driving test, no fee for some online updates and a PVC card in Form 7. This is a draft with a 30 day comment period, so nothing changes for you yet. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/epf-wage-ceilinghttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/epf-wage-ceilingTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530LabourFrom 17 September 2026 the EPF wage ceiling is ₹25,000 a month, up from ₹15,000. More than 51 lakh workers who earn between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 a month now come under mandatory EPFO cover. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-registration-changeshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/gst-registration-changesTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530GSTThe 57th GST Council (8 October 2026) recommended simpler GST registration, automatic acceptance of most registration changes and cancellations, and an easier route for small sellers on e-commerce platforms. These are recommendations for now: each change starts only after the government issues a circular, notification or law amendment. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/itr-due-date-audit-caseshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/itr-due-date-audit-casesTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530Income taxThe CBDT has extended the last date to file the income tax return for AY 2026-27 from 31 October to 21 November 2026 for people whose accounts are subject to audit. The tax audit report is now due on 21 October 2026. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/ration-card-face-authenticationhttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/ration-card-face-authenticationTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530DocumentsUIDAI, the food department and NIC have launched Aadhaar face authentication for the ration system (ePDS). It is an extra way to prove who you are at the ration shop, mainly when your fingerprint does not work, and each State and Union Territory decides when to switch it on. https://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/upi-mdr-chargeshttps://govtlicense.com/updates/2026/upi-mdr-chargesTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0530Payments and UPIUPI stays free for you, whether you send money to a friend or pay a shop. A 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) will apply only to some shop payments above ₹2,000, the shop pays it, and NPCI says it starts just after Diwali on a date still to be announced.