01 July 2010
We took service tax registration for software PVT LTD.company in the month of April 2010.However we got the shop act registration done on 25th March 2010. This company is engaged in export of software services and hence no service tax needs to be paid, however a nil return needs to be filed.Now i want to know that does this company need to file nil return for hald year ended 31st march 2010 or it will need to file a return for half year ended 30th September 2010.
01 July 2010
Since you shall be claiming the benefit of exemption as well as claiming refund of service tax paid on input services, it is advisable to file return for the HY ending 31/03/2010 as well.
However, assuming that there is virtually nil/no turnover, mere registration under shops & establishment act, does not require you to file return.
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