Articles 10th Aug 2023

GST shock for Online Games of Skill: Is there still a chance ?

Authors

Darshan BoraPartner | Bengaluru
Anchal MundadaPrincipal Associate | Bangalore
Sushmita SekharAssociate | Bangalore

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The GST Council reassembled in less than a month for its 51st meeting on August 02, 2023, to ‘provide clarity on taxation of supplies in online gaming’. The recommendations of the GST Council include a GST levy at 28% on the entire amount deposited by a player with the online gaming platform, bringing foreign gaming platforms into GST net, and making these amendments effective from October 01, 2023. The amendments have also been approved by the Union Cabinet and are likely to be tabled in the current session of the Parliament.

Against this backdrop, Darshan Bora, Partner, Anchal Mundada, Principal Associate, and Sushmita Sekhar, Senior Associate, Economic Laws Practice (ELP) have co-authored an article “GST shock for Online Games of Skill: Is there still a chance?” published on Mondaq to examine the rationale for the above move, offer perspective on the complex subject of ‘actionable claims’ and propose a way forward for the sector.

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