- GST applies to supply of accommodation
- Commercial dwelling, residential establishment, domestic goods and services, input tax deduction, zero-rated for sale of land
- Legislative references to Goods and Services Tax Act 1985
- Company A purchases land, demolishes existing structure, constructs building
- Building will be leased to Company B for operation and management
- Mix of short-term and longer-term occupants in the Building
- Weekly charges include accommodation, power, heating, Wi-Fi, water, communal facilities
- Additional services charged separately
- Main issues: classification of Building, concessionary rate, input tax deduction, zero-rating of supply
- TCO decision: Building is commercial dwelling, concessionary rate applies, input tax deductible, zero-rating for sale to third party
Source: taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
