Online Gaming, OIDAR Suppliers required to Record State as Address for Unregistered Recipients: GST Council

The GST Council has outlined that Online Gaming, Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) suppliers are required to maintain records of the state address of unregistered recipients. This move aims to enhance the GST compliance framework for online gaming platforms, ensuring that they accurately report and collect tax from players. The council’s decision will impact online gaming operators, requiring them to track where their unregistered users are located, ensuring they comply with state-specific GST regulations. This measure is expected to improve tax administration, reduce evasion, and streamline GST collections from online gaming platforms operating in India.