- Circular No. 220/14/2024-GST clarifies GST rules on place of supply for custodial services provided by banks to FPIs
- Specifies securities FPIs can invest in
- Place of supply for services by banking companies to account holders is location of supplier
- Banks’ main activity as custodians is maintaining account of securities held by FPIs
- Custodial services to FPIs by banks or financial institutions not considered account holder services under IGST Act Section 13(8)(a)
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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