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ABSTRACT
The impact of the goods and services tax GST on small businesses in India has been widely discussed since its implementation, as it brought a significant shift in the country s indirect practices, and overall growth of small enterprises. Using a combination of secondary data sources such as government reports, research articles, and published studies, the paper examines both the benefits and challenges experienced by small business owners.
The findings suggest that GST has simplified the tax system by replacing multiple indirect taxes with a single unified structure, improving transparency, and enabling easier interstate trade. At the same time, it has increased compliance requirement, including regular returns filing and digital record – keeping, which has been particularly demanding for smaller firms with limited resource and technical knowledge. The study highlights that while GST has created opportunities for formalization and long – term growth, the transition phase has posed difficulties for many businesses. Overall, the paper concludes that GST has had a mixed impact on small businesses, balancing improved efficiency and market access with challenges in adaption and compliance. The study provides insights that can help policymakers and stakeholders better understand the needs of small enterprises and support their sustainable development in a GST- driven economy.
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Keywords: goods and services tax GST, small businesses, tax compliance, business growth, digitalization, economic impact
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"An Analytical study of the Impact of GST on small business performance ", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.b193-b202, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604165.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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