GST exemption on the upfront amount payable in installments for long term lease of plots

Update Category: GST exemption on the upfront amount payable in instalments for long term lease of plots
Update Source: Notification issued by CBIC on 30th April 2019
Release No.: TM/GST/032 dated 03rd May 2019

GST exemption on the upfront amount payable in instalments for long term lease of plots, under Notification No. 12/2017 - Central Tax (R) S. No.41 dated 28.06.2017

There has been representations submitted to the CBIC for providing clarification on admissibility of GST exemption on the upfront amount which is determined upfront but is paid or payable in instalments for long term (thirty years, or more) lease of industrial plots or plots for development of financial infrastructure under Notification 12/2017 - Central Tax (R) S. No.41 dated 28.06.2017.

CBIC post examination of the representations issued below clarification in this regard -

1. GST exemption on the upfront amount (called as premium, salami, cost, price, development charges or by any other name) payable for long term lease
2. The long term lease of thirty years, or more
3. Exemption is applicable on industrial plots or plots for development of infrastructure for financial business under Entry No. 41 of Exemption Notification 12/2017 - Central Tax (R) dated 28.06.2017
4. Exemption is available on such upfront if the amount is payable or paid in one or more instalments, provided the amount is determined upfront

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