Services by way of renting of residential dwelling for use as residence, except where the residential dwelling is rented to a registered person. — GST rate 0%
| CGST (intra-state) | 0% |
| SGST / UTGST (intra-state) | 0% |
| IGST (inter-state) | 0% |
| SAC code | Heading 9972 |
| Category | Real Estate |
| Source notification | 12/2017 (amended by 16/2025) |
As per Notification 12/2017 (amended by 16/2025), services by way of renting of residential dwelling for use as residence, except where the residential dwelling is rented to a registered person. classified under SAC Heading 9972 attracts 0% GST effective 22 September 2025. On an intra-state supply this is charged as 0% CGST plus 0% SGST; on an inter-state supply the full 0% is charged as IGST. This rate applies subject to the condition: Explanation.- For the purpose of exemption under this entry, this entry shall cover services by way of renting of residential dwelling to a registered person where: (i) the registered person is proprietor of a proprietorship concern and rents the residential dwelling in his personal capacity for use as his own residence; and (ii) such renting is on his own account and not that of the proprietorship concern. (i.e., renting to a registered person is exempt only in this narrow proprietor-personal-use scenario; other rentals to registered persons remain taxable under RCM per Notification No. 05/2022-CT(Rate)). Explanation 2.- Nothing contained in this entry shall apply to: (a) accommodation services for students in student residences; (b) accommodation services provided by Hostels, Camps, Paying Guest accommodations and the like..