Foreign exchange/ service tax

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Sam (Querist)
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23 May 2015 Dear Sirs My query is as under. 1. We receive inward remittances from our clients.2. On receipt we convert the same to INR. 3. The bank charges service tax as per slabs of the RBI. 4. The rates are different than what used to be 12.36 until June.Pls adv yours how to claim CENVAT or Service Tax Credit for such taxes. Thanks Sam.

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23 May 2015 Dear Mr Sam,
If I understood correctly, for converting USD into INR, there is a service charge on which the bank charges service tax. Your query is how to claim CENVAT for such taxes. In my opinion, YOU CANNOT CLAIM CENVAT on the same since the service is received after provision of service (technically speaking, it is after place of removal). I would recommend you not to take CENVAT credit.