Chartered Accountant
33545 Points
Posted on 16 February 2018
GST Value for Apartment Sale.
1. If it is completed then there is no GST liable. The ITC credit - which could vary between 8% to 12% ( no ITC on land + some other materials used) needs to be reversed by the builder as the sale is not liable.
2. If in progress. The ITC of 8-12% would be available to set off against the liability of 12% in case of an agreement to sell to buyers. Normally in accounting, the credits are not considered as cost. However, in sft rate quoted the price as per agreement ( need to verify) is exclusive of GST. normally. Some builders quote all-inclusive. If it is flats given to landlord the GST rate would be 18% as in that case builder only works as a contractor and value would be only the construction value to be computed as per valuation rules.
Buyers may ask for the all told cost when they decide for comparison purpose as whether he is passing on the benefit or not is not a legally questionable where the price quoted is depending on demand/ supply and negotiation skills of buyer and seller.