GST Rate on Online Gaming has always been 28%; Clarifies Revenue Secretary

In 50th GST Council Meeting held on 11th July 2023 under the chairmanship of Finance Minister, GST Council decides to levy 28% GST on full value of gaming, horse racing and casinos.

GST Rate of 28% on Online Gaming

Reetu | Jul 13, 2023 |

GST Rate on Online Gaming has always been 28%; Clarifies Revenue Secretary

GST Rate on Online Gaming has always been 28%; Clarifies Revenue Secretary

In the 50th GST Council Meeting held on 11th July 2023 under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister, GST Council decided to give clarification on the levy of 28% GST on the Online gaming industry.

But Now Revenue Secretary, Sanjay Malhotra came in front to clarify some facts behind it. He said GST rate of 28% on online gaming was always there.

To Clarify his statement more he stated “28% GST on full face value has already been in effect wrt online gaming, the question of retrospective taxability doesn’t arise.” The GST Council has now merely clarified the stance of 28% GST on casinos and online gaming, he further said.

He also says Govt intends to challenge the Karnataka HC order in favor of Gameskraft.

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