- Insurance premiums must be separated from lease payments to be GST-exempt.
- Customers apply to insurers for insurance and receive policies directly.
- Car dealers pay the full premium to insurers and include it in the vehicle lease cost.
- The lease agreement governs the relationship between the dealer and customer.
- Monthly lease payments are considered a single taxable supply of the vehicle.
- If insurance premiums are charged separately by an agent, they are exempt.
Source: taxinterpretations.com
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