West Bengal has a long history and tradition in textiles. The sector still provides employment, both directly and indirectly to a large number of people in the State. The State has the potential to revive its textiles industry and be a major part of global value chain in this sector.

The rate of service tax has been restored to 12% w.e.f. 1st April 2012. Representation have been made seeking clarification on the rate of tax applicable wherein invoices were raised before 1stApril 2012 and the payments shall be after 1st April 2012.

Shilpa Sathi comprising representatives of various Departments/Directorates of Government at West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)’s office provides single window application services to the entrepreneur for doing business with minimal hassle and transaction costs.