17 October 2012
one of my claint rented a residential property to a business firm which was used by them as resedence for their staff. the total rent will be exceeding 10 lakhs. My doubt is are we liable to pay service tax as the tenent is using it in his business. He is also deducting t.d.s. Please help me. as the matter is urgent.
17 October 2012
Renting of Resident dwelling for use of renting is exempt from service tax. No ST is required to be charged on rent by your client. Its an exempt service.