Centre clarifies claim of 18% GST on house rent for tenants is misleading

Last updated: 13 August 2022

Claim: 18% GST on house rent for tenants

  • Renting of residential unit taxable only when it is rented to business entity.
  • No GST when it is rented to private person for personal use.
  • No GST even if proprietor or partner of firm rents residence for personal use.

Claim of 18% GST on house rent for tenants is misleading
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