GST ON GIRLS HOSTEL

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Discussion on GST applicability for girls' hostel/PG accommodation with food and laundry services. Experts discussed registration requirements, composite supply treatment, rented vs owned property implications, and the exemption under Entry 12AA for stays exceeding 90 days with rent below Rs. 20,000 per person.

Priyanka Agarwal

Priyanka Agarwal (Querist)
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31 January 2026 IF A PERSON HAS 2 BUILDING WHICH HE USED IT FOR RUNNUNG AS HOSTEL FOR GIRLS (PG'S) AND THE ANNUAL TURNOVER IS ABOUT 70-80 LAKHS. WHETHER HE IS REQUIRED TO TAKE GST REGISTERATION AND IF VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION IS TAKEN THAN THE RATE OF GST APPLICABLE AND EXEMPTION GIVEN AND WITH HOSTEL FACILITY HE IS PROVIDING FOOD AND LAUNDRY SERVICES TO THE GIRLS AND WOULD BE IMPLICATION BE DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ME COMPLETE GUIDE REGARDING THIS MATTER . ALSO TELL IF THE BUILDING ON WHICH HOSTEL IS RUNNING IS OWNED OR RENTED WHAT WILL THE IMPLICATIONS TOO

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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01 February 2026 A girls’ hostel / PG with ₹70–80 lakh turnover MUST take GST registration. Hostel accommodation is taxable @12%, even if used for residence. Food and laundry are best treated as part of a composite supply to simplify compliance. GST implications apply whether the building is owned or rented, with RCM applicable on rented residential property. Proper structuring ensures full ITC and minimum disputes.

Priyanka Agarwal

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01 February 2026 But sir as per entry 12AA no gst is applicable if the stay is for more than 90 days and rent per person is less than 20000 .that's y I m confused whether gst is applicable or not

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