24 May 2014
A foreign manufacturer (principal) sells goods in India to its customers (ultimate customer).
They have an agreement with an Indian company (agent) to provide marketing, commercial support, user training and after sales service to the customer on behalf of a foreign manufacturer.
The Indian Company is paid a commission in foreign exchange by the foreign manufacturer. No amount is received from the ultimate customers.
Further, the foreign manufacturer does not have any place of business in India.
Considering the Place of Provision of Service Rules 2012, will the service be outside the purview of service tax as the recipient of service (foreign manufacturer) is located outside India.