service tax on foreign remittances

krishna iyer (Sr.Finance Manager) (197 Points)

10 December 2010  

kindly advise,

For services received from foreign consultants, who do not have any permanent establishment in India, we are required to pay withholding tax and service tax.

Value of services - USD 1000 say Rs.45000/- withholding tax 10%  Rs.5000/-  whether as service receiver, we need pay service tax @ 10.3% on Rs.45000 or Rs.50000/-

Kindly advise relevant sections/circulars

regards