The government on August 12, 2022 said GST will not be applicable on residential units if they are rented out to private persons for personal use.
In a tweet, the government said GST would be levied only when the residential unit is rented out to a business entity
The government dismissed media reports which claimed that there is an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on house rent paid by tenants.
In a tweet, the government said GST would be levied only when the residential unit is rented out to a 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,” it said.