Cenvat credit of st paid

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

01 May 2013 Dear Sir,

We are a Chemical Manufacturing company. and we have paid Rs. 2 lacs as Service Tax for Event Management at our Factory premises. I want to know whether we can claim of Service Tax paid as Input or not ?

Please suggests.

Regards,
Vijay

Ashish Vaish

Ashish Vaish (Expert)
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01 May 2013 Pl. specify for what purpose such event was organised?

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma

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19 July 2024 In your case, as a chemical manufacturing company, you may claim CENVAT credit on the service tax paid for event management services if certain conditions are met. Here are the key considerations:

### Conditions for Availing CENVAT Credit:

1. **In the Course or Furtherance of Business**: The event management service should be used by you in the course or furtherance of your business activities. Since the event was conducted at your factory premises, it implies that it was for business purposes.

2. **Service Tax Paid to Government**: You must have actually paid the service tax amount to the government. This typically means you have made the payment to the event management service provider, who in turn remits the service tax to the government.

3. **Invoice and Documentation**: Ensure you have a valid invoice from the event management service provider showing the amount of service tax paid separately. The invoice should also correctly describe the services provided.

4. **Input Service Definition**: According to Rule 2(l) of the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, "input service" includes services used in relation to setting up, modernization, renovation, or repair of a factory premises of the provider of output service or an office relating to such factory or premises. Event management services used at your factory premises could potentially fall under this definition if they are for business purposes.

### Process for Availing CENVAT Credit:

1. **Recording in Records**: Ensure that the invoice for the event management service, showing the service tax component, is properly recorded in your books of accounts.

2. **Claim in ST-3 Return**: Report the eligible CENVAT credit amount in your ST-3 return. You should include the service tax amount paid (Rs. 2 lakhs in your case) under the relevant input service category.

3. **Compliance**: Ensure compliance with all procedural requirements under the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, and Service Tax Rules for claiming and maintaining CENVAT credit.

### Documentation:

- Keep copies of invoices, payment proofs, and any other relevant documents showing the payment of service tax for event management services.
- Maintain records to support that these services were used for business purposes at your factory premises.

### Conclusion:

Based on the information provided, you should be able to claim CENVAT credit on the service tax paid for event management services if they meet the conditions outlined above. Always verify specific details and compliance requirements with your tax advisor or consultant to ensure accurate and timely claim of CENVAT credit.

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