നാളെ മുതൽ (10.10.2024) വാണിജ്യ കെട്ടിട വാടകയ്ക്കെടുപ്പിൽ GST രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്ത വ്യാപാരികൾക്ക് 18% ജിഎസ്ടി റിവേഴ്സ് ചാർജായി അടയ്ക്കേണ്ടത് നിർബന്ധം

AUTHOR :Muhammed Mustafa C T
https://taxgtower.blog/brqblog/my_post_view/-10-10-2024-GST-18--1-639-423

From October 10, 2024, Registered Traders Liable for 18% GST on Commercial Property Rentals from Unregistered Persons under RCM

From October 10, 2024, under the updated GST regulations, if a registered trader rents a commercial property from an unregistered person or organization, the trader must account for 18% GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM). The key points are as follows:

  1. Self-Invoice Requirement:
    The registered trader must issue a self-invoice as per Section 31(3)(f) of the CGST Act, 2017, declaring 18% GST on the rent amount.
  2. Tax Payment via GSTR-3B:
    The 18% GST liability is to be paid by the registered trader through their GSTR-3B return, and this payment falls under RCM, meaning the trader, not the unregistered landlord, is responsible for remitting the tax.
  3. No Rent Agreements:
    Even if a commercial building is used without any rental payment (e.g., due to a consent form from a related person), the 18% GST liability still applies. This ensures that any value derived from the use of commercial premises is accounted for under GST law, preventing tax evasion in related-party transactions.

These provisions are intended to bring transparency and compliance in the leasing of commercial properties, particularly where unregistered persons are involved.

GST Taxability on Leasing Residential and Commercial Properties: Key Updates

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the tax treatment of leasing residential and commercial properties depends on the recipient\'s registration status.

  1. Residential Property Leasing:
    • Before July 18, 2022: Renting residential dwellings for residential use was exempt from GST, regardless of the recipient’s registration status.
    • After July 18, 2022: The exemption was removed for registered recipients, and GST became applicable under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) at 18%. If the recipient is unregistered and rents the residential property for personal use, the lease remains exempt from GST.
  2. Commercial Property Leasing:
    • The 54th GST Council meeting (September 2024) introduced a recommendation that leasing commercial properties by unregistered persons to registered recipients should also fall under RCM, subject to 18% GST, to curb potential revenue leakage.
    • Whether the owner is registered or unregistered, commercial leases to registered recipients attract 18% GST.
  3. Input Tax Credit (ITC):
    • ITC is available for registered recipients when leasing commercial properties, subject to GST applicability.

These adjustments aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing rental taxation under GST and ensure compliance across both residential and commercial property leasing transactions.

The following tables explain the taxability of leasing of residential / commercial property.

Taxability of Leasing of Residential Property under GST

ParticularsTo Unregistered personsTo Registered Persons
TaxabilityExemptUpto 17.07.2022w.e.f. 18.07.2022w.e.f. 01.01.2023
ExemptYes; @ 18% under Reverse Charge MechanismYes; @ 18% under Reverse Charge Mechanism
Input Tax Credit (ITC)NANAITC can be claimed by recipientITC can be claimed by recipient
Authority / Notification No.Notification No. 12/2017-CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017Notification No. 12/2017 -CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017

Notification No. 4/2022-CT (Rate) dated 13.07.2022;

Notification No. 5/2022-CT (Rate) dated 13.07.2022

Notification No. 15/2022-CT (Rate) dated 30.12.2022
ConditionsNILNIL

-Recipient to be registered

-Supplier to be unregistered

-No GST if residential accommodation rented to proprietor in individual capacity for residential use.

-Tax @ 18% on reverse charge if used for proprietary concern.

Taxability of Leasing of Commercial Property under GST

OwnerTenantTaxabilityRemarks
UnregisteredUnregisteredNot taxable-
RegisteredUnregisteredTaxableTax to be paid under Forward charge mechanism
RegisteredRegisteredTaxableTax to be paid under Forward charge mechanism
UnregisteredRegisteredTaxableTax to be paid under Reverse charge mechanism*

 

നാളെ മുതൽ (10.10.2024) വാണിജ്യ കെട്ടിട വാടകയ്ക്കെടുപ്പിൽ GST രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്ത വ്യാപാരികൾക്ക് 18% ജിഎസ്ടി റിവേഴ്സ് ചാർജായി അടയ്ക്കേണ്ടത് നിർബന്ധം

നാളെ (10.10.2024)  മുതൽ രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ ഇല്ലാത്ത വ്യക്തി / സ്ഥാപനത്തിൽ നിന്നും വാണിജ്യ ആവശ്യത്തിനുള്ള കെട്ടിടം വാടകയ്ക്കെടുത്ത വകയിൽ രജിസ്ട്രേഷനുള്ള വ്യാപാരി വാടക നൽകുമ്പോൾ ആയതിന് 18% നികുതി ഡിക്ലയർ ചെയ്ത്, വകുപ്പ് 31 (3) (f) പ്രകാരം സെല്ഫ്  ഇൻവോയ്‌സ്‌ (പാർച്ചസ് ബില്ല്) എടുത്താണ് വാടക നൽകേണ്ടത്. പ്രസ്തുത വാടകയുടെ നികുതി 18% റിവേഴ്സ് ചാർജ്ജായി GST രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്ത വ്യാപാരി തന്നെ തങ്ങളുടെ GSTR 3B റിട്ടേണിലൂടെ അടയ്ക്കേണ്ടതുമാണ്. കൂടാതെ, റിലേറ്റഡ്  പെർസോണിൽ നിന്നും സമ്മതപത്രപ്രകാരം വാടകയില്ലാതെയാണ് വാണിജ്യകെട്ടിടം ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നതെങ്കിൽപ്പോലും നിയമത്തിലെ ഷെഡ്യൂൾ  1, വകുപ്പ് 15, ചട്ടം 28 പ്രകാരം വാടകത്തുക കണക്കാക്കി ആയതിൻ്റെ ജി.എസ്. ടി. 18% അടയ്ക്കേണ്ട ബാധ്യത കൂടി ഓർക്കേണ്ടതാണ്.  ആയതിന് ഇന്പുട് ടാക്സ് ക്രെഡിറ്റ് ലഭിക്കുന്നതാണ്. 

ജിഎസ്ടി നിയമത്തിലെ വകുപ്പ് 9(3) പ്രകാരം സെൻട്രൽ ടാക്സ് (റേറ്റ്)13/2017 , ഇന്റഗ്രേറ്റഡ് ടാക്സ് (റേറ്റ്) 10//2017 എന്നിവയിൽ മാറ്റം വരുത്തി നോട്ടിഫിക്കേഷൻ പുറപ്പെടുവിച്ചു. ഒക്ടോബർ 10 2024 മുതൽ ആണ് ഇത് നിലവിൽ വരുന്നത്.

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