GST Rates & Classification

Value of supply in case of online gaming including online money gaming

Rule 31B of the CGST Rules

Chapter 4 – Determination of Value Text as on 2026-09-05 Source CBIC

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Online gaming, including online money gaming: value is the total amount paid, payable or deposited with the supplier by or for the player, and money returned or refunded from winnings is not deducted.

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Rule 31B 1 [31B. Value of supply in case of online gaming including online money gaming.– Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter, the value of supply of online gaming, including supply of actionable claims involved in online money gaming, shall be the total amount paid or payable to or deposited with the supplier by way of money or money’s worth, including virtual digital assets, by or on behalf of the player: Provided that any amount returned or refunded by the supplier to the player for any reasons whatsoever, including player not using the amount paid or deposited with the supplier for participating in any event, shall not be deductible from the value of supply of online money gaming.]

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2023-09-29 · Inserted

51/2023-CTdated

Inserted vide Notification No. 51/2023 – CT dated 29.09.2023.

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