In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, the GST Council at its October 7 meeting is likely to consider a proposal to allow businesses to file for GST registration in multiple states through a single application process, according to news agency PTI.

At present, there are over 1.68 crore businesses registered under Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the council headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to deliberate on a redesigned and simpler GST registration form for large businesses.