54th GST Council Meeting: No Change in Tax Rates for Online Gaming, Casinos and Race Courses



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The 54th GST Council Meeting has concluded with no changes to the existing 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate applied to online gaming, casinos, and race courses. This decision maintains the status quo implemented on October 1, 2023, which subjects all bets placed on these platforms to the 28% GST. The Council, chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, reviewed the tax regime approximately six months after its implementation, reaffirming the requirement for all online gaming platforms, including offshore ones, to pay the tax and register with Indian authorities.

The 54th GST Council Meeting reviewed the 28% GST rates on online gaming, casinos, and race courses but opted not to make any changes to the existing tax regime. According to a report, the Council has decided to maintain the status quo, with no revisions to the tax rates for these sectors. Since Oc
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The 54th GST Council Meeting decided to maintain the existing 28% GST tax rate on online gaming, casinos, and race courses, making no changes to the current regime.

The 28% GST on all bets placed on online gaming platforms and casinos has been in effect since October 1, 2023.

Previously, many online gaming companies argued for differential tax rates, but the GST Council clarified in August 2023 that a 28% GST is required across the board.

Offshore gaming platforms are mandated to register with Indian GST authorities and pay taxes, or they risk being blocked by the government.

The 54th GST Council Meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.




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