This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to construction contracts for both residential and commercial properties. Generally, a rate of 18% applies to works contracts, with specific exemptions and lower rates like 1% or 5% available for affordable housing projects. Pure labour contracts for single residential houses may be exempt, but contracts including materials, especially for improvements or commercial projects, will typically attract rates of 12% or higher, varying based on project classification and the potential to avail Input Tax Credit (ITC).
03 February 2023
In general, 18% under works contract. Also, for affordable housing just 1% or 5% depending upon area of construction. While NOTIFICATION NO 12/2017 DTD 28/06/2017 WHICH STATES THAT THE PURE LABOUR CONTRACT OF SINGLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE IS EXEMPTED FROM GST !!
05 February 2023
Rates will differ according to the project category. For example rates for commercial apartments in RREP and REP are different and they are also different for purely commercial projects. Availment of ITC will also depend on the nature of project