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GST
ITC on office rent when landlord is unregistered — can we claim?
Asked by Amritendu Tiwari · 10 Aug 2026
AY context: FY 2025-26, registered regular taxpayer (services), Delhi.
Facts:
- We pay monthly office rent to an individual landlord who is not GST-registered.
- Rent is above the threshold where RCM often comes up in practice discussions.
- Invoice from landlord is a rent receipt only (no GST).
Questions:
1. Is GST payable under RCM on this rent, and under which notification / category?
2. If we pay RCM, can we take ITC in the same month (subject to Sec 16 conditions)?
3. Any common mistakes CAs should flag in working papers for this?
Already checked: GSTR-3B RCM table and basic Sec 9(3) notes — want a practical confirmation for CA working files.
1 Answer
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For commercial office rent paid to an unregistered landlord by a registered tenant, GST is generally payable under RCM. Once you pay/report RCM correctly, ITC is usually available in the same return period, subject to Section 16. Treat this as working-file guidance — confirm the latest rate notification for your State before filing.
Gaurang Bhargava · 10 Aug 2026