Real estate developers are concerned that the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) may raise the overall cost of properties if the sector comes under the expected 18% tax slab and stamp duty is not subsumed in the new tax structure.
The GST Bill was cleared in Parliament’s budget session, paving the way for roll-out of the indirect tax regime on 1 July. According to the legislation, land leasing, renting of commercial properties and purchase of under-construction housing projects will attract GST.
The GST Council on 31 March approved nine sets of rules for implementation of the tax. It will hold its next meeting on 18-19 May to discuss the rates on individual items. Under the new indirect tax regime, there will be four tax slabs—5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
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