service tax on rent

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Uma (Querist)
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21 October 2009 Dear Expert
Can you pls let me know the rates & rules regarding service tax on rent - commercial establishment.
What is the rate of service tax ?
When is this required to be paid?
website where I can have more info?
E-filing FAQs?
Is there a limit on the amount of rent?
Pls clarify.

Thanks
Uma

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CA SANJAY MUKHERJEE (Expert)
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21 October 2009 Service tax rate is 10.3 %

To be paid within 5th of the following month in which u have received the rent.

However Delhi High Court ruled that service tax can't be charged on rent of commercial premises. Although the same is now sub judice and as far I know there is no verdict till date from Supreme Court.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Personal-Finance/Tax-Savers/Tax-News/No-service-tax-on-renting-premises-for-business-HC/articleshow/4421279.cms

CA SANJAY MUKHERJEE

CA SANJAY MUKHERJEE (Expert)
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21 October 2009 Hi Uma,

For e filing and other info please check this.

http://exciseandservicetax.nic.in/sermon/sr1.html

Regards

Sanjay

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