Chennai, May 9 -- The Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers & Traders (FIRST) India, a division of the India Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Forum, has raised concerns over the challenges faced by potential online sellers seeking to commence operations in Tamil Nadu.

In a representation to the Principal Chief Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the organisation highlighted the obstacles encountered by online Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in obtaining Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration within the state.

According to FIRST India, which represents enterprises engaged in wholesale and retail trade of goods and services, both offline and online, the GST registration proces...