GST Updates: Free Parking Exceptions and Overseas Vendor Registration Input Tax Claims

The e-Tax guide for GST Fringe Benefits has been updated with new provisions for free parking and overseas supplier expenses
Free parking provided to employees now has an additional exception for limited transport options, particularly in remote areas or for graveyard shift workers, effective February 19, 2025
Businesses can avoid accounting for deemed output tax on employee parking when workplace locations have poor public transport access or require employees to work unusual hours
Other existing parking exceptions remain, including for employees whose jobs require driving and when parking is free for the general public without reserved employee spaces
From July 1, 2025, businesses can claim input tax on fringe benefits contracted by employees with overseas suppliers under the OVR regime, provided reimbursement occurs, expenses are recorded as business costs, and proper GST documentation is maintained

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