International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Social Sciences 15 3 2026 07 14 A Study on GST Compliance Challenges Faced by MSMEs in Marathwada, India 25 29 EN Nadaf Ayisha 1 Basaveshwar Commerce College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India Fernandes Evelyn Savia 1 Department of Sociology, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem– Goa, India Gaunkar Sayali Krishnanand 2 Department of Sociology, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem– Goa, India Dashwant Urmila P. 1 Yashwantrao Chavan School of Rural Development, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India Shukla Rashmi 1 Department of Geography, Acharya Narendra Dev Kisan P. G. College, Babhnan, Gonda, 271313, Uttar Pradesh, India Sale Saurabh M. 1 Department of Commerce, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Chh. Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India > Research Article 2026 4 11 2026 07 14 The Goods and Services Tax (GST), while a transformative indirect tax reform in India, has presented significant compliance challenges for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in underdeveloped regions. The findings reveal that a majority of MSMEs struggle with the frequency of return filings, understanding place-of-supply rules, and leveraging Input Tax Credit (ITC) effectively. The study concludes that targeted policy interventions, enhanced educational outreach, and simplified procedural mechanisms are imperative to reduce the compliance burden and foster a more conducive environment for MSME growth in Marathwada. Copyright@ International Science Community Association