GST on Online Gaming

online gaming industry is about 15 years old in India

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There was a clear distinction between online gaming, and gambling and betting

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Operating model of skill gaming platforms carried over to the GST regime

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Online gaming was being taxed as an OIDAR service

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GST on Online Gaming

online gaming industry is about 15 years old in India

There was a clear distinction between online gaming, and gambling and betting

Operating model of skill gaming platforms carried over to the GST regime

Online gaming was being taxed as an OIDAR service

The next GST Council is expected to convene in July.

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