56th GST Council Meeting Scheduled for 3rd & 4th September 2025

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has officially announced the schedule for its 56th meeting, which will be held in New Delhi on 3rd and 4th September 2025.

The Office Memorandum (F.No. 956/56thMeetingGSTCouncil/GSTCS/2025) dated 22nd August 2025, issued by the GST Council Secretariat, has laid down the exact dates and timings for the meetings, along with preparatory discussions to be conducted by officers.

Dates and Timings of the 56th GST Council Meeting

The notification confirms that the Council meeting will be held over two days in New Delhi, beginning from 11:00 A.M. onwards each day.

• Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 – From 11:00 A.M. onwards
  
  
• Thursday, 4th September 2025 – From 11:00 A.M. onwards

The meetings will be attended by the Hon’ble Members of the GST Council, which includes the Union Finance Minister and State Finance Ministers, who together deliberate on key policy issues relating to GST.

Officers’ Meeting Scheduled on 2nd September 2025

In addition to the main Council sessions, the memorandum also specifies that an Officers’ Meeting will be conducted prior to the 56th GST Council Meeting. This meeting is scheduled for:

• Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 – From 11:00 A.M. onwards in New Delhi

The Officers’ Meeting generally precedes the main Council deliberations to discuss technical and procedural aspects, ensuring that the Council receives well-prepared proposals and inputs during its sessions.

Agenda and Venue Details

The memorandum highlights that the venue of the meeting and the detailed agenda items for both the Officers’ Meeting and the 56th GST Council Meeting will be communicated separately in due course of time.

This ensures that all members and officers have adequate time to review the official agenda and prepare accordingly for discussions.

Invitation to Members of the GST Council

The memorandum also includes a formal request for the Hon’ble Members of the GST Council to kindly accept the invitation and attend the 56th GST Council Meeting scheduled on 3rd and 4th September 2025.

The Secretary to the Government of India and ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council, Mr. Arvind Shrivastava, has issued this communication to all stakeholders.

Conclusion

as per the Office Memorandum dated 22nd August 2025:

• 56th GST Council Meeting will be held on 3rd and 4th September 2025 in New Delhi, starting at 11:00 A.M. onwards on both days.
  
  
• An Officers’ Meeting will be conducted in advance on 2nd September 2025 from 11:00 A.M. onwards.
  
  
• Details of the venue and agenda items will be shared separately.
  
  
• All Hon’ble Members of the GST Council are invited to attend the meeting.

This announcement marks the formal scheduling of the 56th GST Council Meeting, where important discussions on GST administration and implementation are expected to take place.