12 August 2009
Dear sir Is Service tax is applicable on the following services if yes then which rate: 1-on receipt of Hire charges on vehicles. 2-On receipt of rent of godown. 3-on payment of consultancy fee to (a)Individual (b)Company.
12 August 2009
Hire charges without any personnel would be liable only for VAT.
Rental is now in doubt after the Delhi High Cpurt decision. Matter before SC. If tenant is paying can be paid under protest. If not then take undertaking from the tenent and let dept know what your view is and get acknowledgement for the same. If you wish to be totally risk avaerse then pay under protest. What type of consultancy is important - management/ business/ consulting engineering. sciences etc. All liablew If legal may not be liable as on date.