Goa Amends VAT Bill for Small Dealers

The Goa government has introduced a new bill to make tax rules simpler for small shopkeepers.

This bill, called the Goa Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was presented by the Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant.

The main changes include allowing small dealers to choose a special tax plan just once, instead of every year.

This plan lets them pay a fixed tax rate on their total sales.

The bill also sets a deadline of June 30, 2026, for certain tax settlement applications and introduces a two-year limit for filing tax refund claims.

Additionally, it strengthens the rights of dealers to appeal against certain tax orders.

The goal is to reduce the paperwork and make it easier for small businesses to comply with tax rules.