This discussion clarifies GST obligations for advance rent received before voluntary GST registration. If rent was received in February for May and June, and registration commenced on June 1st, GST is generally not applicable for May. However, for June, as services were supplied after registration, GST is applicable. An updated invoice with GST should be issued, and the tax paid to the government.
13 July 2023
Respected experts. Advance rent is received in feb 23 for month of may and june 23. Gst registration taken voluntarily in may, registration granted w. e. f 1.06.2023. As per my understanding no gst has to be paid for both may and june as in may we were not registered and for june time of supply will be when advance is received. Please guide me on this.