Rental expenditure of residential premises

Ashok J (CA Final) (880 Points)

06 October 2021  

Friends 

I have often seen  that in case of a private  limited  company, the rental expenditure  of personal  residence of directors is generally booked as business  exp of company. Likewise in case of proprietorship biz. 

Are we safe if we put in the terms of appointment that directors are eligible  for rent free accommodation? In such case is it OK even if rental agreement  is personally  in the name of director and company  is reimbursing the director?

Our auditor suggested, in the rental  agreement  you put it as the premises is being taken for company  business activity even though the director and his  family resides. So that there is no problem  during tax scrutiny