Faceless GST assessment planned for multi-state taxpayers from FY28

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a faceless assessment system for around two lakh GST taxpayers who are registered under central GST jurisdiction but operate in multiple states, The Hindu BusinessLine reported. The scheme is planned to launch in FY28.

The proposal creates a single window for scrutiny of returns, audit, adjudication, appeals, taxpayer services and grievance redressal, with notices, hearings and orders handled on a national platform rather than by individual formations. The decision was taken by the Central government and is separate from the GST Council's recommendations.

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said the framework will be put up for public consultation by the end of this year. Of about 69.5 lakh taxpayers exclusively under CGST jurisdiction, nearly two lakh fall under multiple CGST jurisdictions within one state or across states.

Separately, The Economic Times reported that the government is considering extending GST e-invoicing to imported services and purchases from unregistered suppliers under the reverse charge mechanism, for businesses with turnover of ₹5 crore or more. Consultation is expected shortly, with implementation likely from April 2027.