This discussion clarifies whether GST input tax credit is permissible on rent and maintenance for guesthouses used for office purposes. The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) in Odisha has ruled that credit can be claimed if the guesthouse is used for the company's employees and in furtherance of business. This applies provided the supplier has charged GST on these expenses.
21 September 2020
The Authority for Advance Ruling ( AAR ), Odisha has granted a ruling on entitlement to take credit of tax paid on various goods and services used for maintenance of township, guest house, hospital, horticulture maintained by a Company, in its ordinary course of business.
21 September 2020
Yes, if you the supplier has charged GST then you can claim the credit as the guest house is used for company's employee and will be for furtherance of business.