No GST on religious, yoga or meditation programme by such ‎registered organisation

Ministry of Finance has come out with a Circular (No. 66/40/2018) dt 26 Sep ‎‎2018 stating that entity registered under S.12AA for the purposes of ‎advancement of spirituality, religious activities or yoga’ would not be subjected ‎to GST on any amount charged towards fee or any consideration towards, ‎camps or classes for organizing religious, meditation or any other spiritual ‎programme, including towards any lodging boarding costs. ‎

However if the entity is involved only for organizing accommodation, etc. and ‎does not organize the programme, in such case, GST would become applicable, ‎even on compulsory donation. ‎

It may be further noted any other programme of music, dance, dance aerobics, ‎etc. would be subject to GST. ‎

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Socio Research & Reform Foundation (NGO)
512 A, Deepshikha, 8 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008

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2 Responses to No GST on religious, yoga or meditation programme by such ‎registered organisation

  1. Okay yoga programs and other NGO programs

  2. We need grants on yoga programs

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