We are a Hostel / Lodging company providing services to both Students and Corporate Executives. We have outsourced our Food Mess facility to external vendors.
We would like to clarify that If the food catering service vendor supplies cooked food in our hostel, what is the GST the vendor will apply.
Regards
Gaurav
Food catering services provided to hostels are generally treated as "Outdoor Catering" or "Restaurant Services" under SAC 9963, which typically attracts a 5% GST rate without the benefit of Input Tax Credit. Always confirm the specific classification with a professional tax advisor based on the exact terms of your service contract.
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