If bank get fire insurance from insurance company, can he avail ITC? Howmuch..?
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This discussion clarifies whether a bank can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) for fire insurance premiums. The consensus is yes, provided the insurance is for business purposes. According to Section 16(1) of the CGST Act 2017, ITC is available for goods or services used in the course of or furtherance of business, meaning banks can claim the full ITC on fire insurance payments.
Yes, the Bank can avail full ITC on Fire Insurance Premium payment.
As per the Provision of Section 16(1) of the CGST Act 2017, ITC can be claimed on goods or services or both which are used in the "COURSE OF or FURTHERANCE OF BUSINESS" .