Vat on rental of video recording equipments, led etc
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service tax is applicable if u r crosses the limits...
Querist : Anonymous
### VAT on Rental of Equipment (Gujarat)
* **VAT Applicability:**
VAT is generally **not applicable on pure rental or lease transactions** for movable goods like video equipment because VAT is a tax on the sale of goods, and rental is treated as a service, not a sale.
* **Exception:**
If the transaction is structured as a **"deemed sale"** under VAT law—i.e., if the rental/lease agreement transfers the *right to use* the goods for a period exceeding a threshold (often 3 months or more), VAT may apply as it is considered a "transfer of right to use goods."
In Gujarat, VAT on "right to use" goods is charged at 5% (earlier it was 12.5%) as per the Gujarat VAT Act.
### Service Tax Applicability
* **Service Tax:**
Renting or leasing of movable tangible goods is a **taxable service under service tax**, except if the rental is in the nature of a sale or "deemed sale." Service tax applies if your aggregate turnover crosses the threshold limit (currently ₹20 lakh or ₹10 lakh for special category states, but check the current limits).
* **If deemed sale applies:**
Then it’s VAT (not service tax), as "right to use" is treated like sale of goods.
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### In summary:
| Situation | Tax Applicable |
| -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Pure short-term rental (less than threshold) | Service Tax (if turnover exceeds threshold) |
| Long-term rental transferring right to use | VAT @ 5% (Gujarat) - considered deemed sale |
| If deemed sale, no Service Tax | |
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