Explained: SC To Examine Legality Of 28% GST On Online Gaming Firms And The Challenges That Lie Ahead

In July 2023, the GST Council said that all online games that involve betting, irrespective of skill or chance, will attract a GST of 28 per cent.

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the legality of imposing 28 per cent goods and service tax (GST) on full face value for online gaming required consideration by the apex court/Representational Image

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The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the legality of imposing 28 per cent goods and service tax (GST) on full face value for online gaming required consideration by the apex court and asked the Centre and the Director General of the GST Intelligence to file their responses to the submissions made by gaming companies. In July 2023, the GST Council said that all online games that involve betting, irrespective of skill or chance, will attract a GST of 28 per cent. It was further clarified