GST on insurance premium: Why you may not get full benefit of GST reduction by 18% unless there's clarity on exemption vs nil-rated

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Starting September 22, 2025, the GST on individual health and life insurance premiums will be slashed to zero. However, insurers are uncertain if they can fully pass on these benefits to customers due to confusion over whether premiums are 'nil-rated' or 'exempt' from GST. The distinction impacts insurers' ability to claim input tax credit, potentially affecting premium savings for policyholders.