OTA BILLING ON ROOM RENTS

[SIVARAMA KUMAR]

Dear experts,

Whether the practice of online travel agents e commerce operators billing the hotel net of commission is allowable under gst ( ie charging commission on the booked tariff with gst and tcs) and Showing the net payments made as sale by the hotel.

Please clarify

AI Summary

Expert Clarification Sought on GST Compliance for OTAs Billing Hotels Net of Commission, Including GST and TCS. An individual inquired about the GST implications for online travel agents (OTAs) who bill hotels net of commission. The question focuses on whether OTAs can charge commission on the booked tariff, including GST and TCS, and subsequently show the net payment as a sale by the hotel. The query seeks expert clarification on the compliance of this practice with GST regulations.