17 April 2012
WE ARE RUNNING A CAFE AND RESTAURANT AT SEVERAL OUTLETS. WE ARE PAYING SERVICE TAX ON RENT (CHARGED BY OWNER) OF OUTLETS. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUTDOOR CATERING SERVICES. ON 50% OF AMT WE CHARGE SERVICE TAX. CAN WE CLAIM CENVAT CREDIT ON RENT AG THIS COLLECTION?
17 April 2012
No, you are not allowed to take cenvat credit. Even if you are liable for ST on 100% value, cenvat credit of ST paid on rent is not allowed.