Practicing CA
834 Points
Joined February 2012
Renting of property for residential purpose is exempt in GST as was in service tax. But if you are renting your property to any dealer for commercial purpose and cross the threshold limit, you have to charge GST @ 18% (100% ITC) on the rental amount and issue a tax invoice periodically to the tenant. So, rent expenses will increase marginally (but not effectively).
You need not collect GST on initial advances received if they are refundable on termination of the rental agreement. But on termination, if you withhold any part of the advance for any reason, GST is to be charged on the amount withheld.