Finance/Compliance Consultant
75663 Points
Posted on 08 November 2026
Office renovation contract (goods plus services):
• Renovation of a rented office (civil works, flooring, false ceiling, electrical, plus furniture supply): capitalise as "Leasehold improvements" (building, Explanation 1 to Sec 32, at 10%) for the civil and fixed works. Movable furniture goes to furniture & fixtures (10%). Computers or equipment to their own categories.
• Allocate the contract price between components (per the BOQ) for correct asset classes and depreciation.
• GST ITC: blocked on works contract for construction or renovation of immovable property (17(5)(c)), if capitalised. Allowed on movable furniture and equipment supplied separately.
• Amortise leasehold improvements over the lease term or useful life, whichever is shorter (for books).