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The Indian online gaming industry faces a pivotal moment as tax authorities prepare to finalize Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands by February 5, 2025, based on pending show-cause notices (SCNs). With the Supreme Court yet to provide clarity on the contentious 28% GST levy on betting amounts, gaming companies are grappling with uncertainty. Industry at a Crossroads Several gaming firms have already received tax notices, while others await adjudication orders. Industry bodies are lobbying t
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FAQ :
The Indian gaming industry faces a deadline of February 5, 2025, for tax authorities to finalise Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands based on pending show-cause notices.
The core issue is the contentious 28% GST levy on betting amounts, with the Supreme Court yet to provide clarity on whether games are considered skill-based or games of chance.
If classified as games of chance, a 28% GST on the entire betting amount could be imposed, potentially crippling gaming platforms and reducing user participation.
Gaming firms argue that GST should only apply to platform fees, which range from 5-20% of the betting amount, to foster industry growth and attract investment.
Companies that have received adjudication orders confirming tax demands must challenge them by depositing 10% of the disputed tax amount, and show-cause notices not finalised by February will lapse.
Given the February 2025 deadline for tax demands, a Supreme Court ruling before this date appears unlikely.
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