Chua: No GST on maintenance and service fees if dept gives nod

The VIPs: Chua (centre) arriving at the seminar in Kuala Lumpur. With him are chairman of Estate Agent Practice committee board member Eric Lim (right) and assistant director-general of valuation (technical) Huan Cheng Kee.

KUALA LUMPUR: Maintenance fees and service fees for residential properties will be exempted from the Goods and Service Tax (GST) if the Customs Department gives its nod.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said he would be discussing the matter with the department soon following concerns raised by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents (Bovaea) and other related organisations.