Service tax paid can be set off in gta or not?

Arun M (Assistant Company Secretary)   (85 Points)

15 April 2013  

Sir,

As a Service Receiver from GTA. they areliable to pay Service Tax after adjustment of Abatement. 

Should the Service Receiver can set off the Service Tax paid for the services received from these agencies or not?

The following is the list in which they have received services.

Should they eligible to set off the ST paid in the GTA payable.

1. Professional Fees paid for L/C Documentation

2. Professional Fees paid for Forex Service

3. Professional Fees paid to Statutory Auditors.

4. Credit rating services

5. Domain Services (AMC)

6. Committed Service Charges paid to National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) for Warehouse Loan

7. Shipping & Forwarding Charges paid to Consultancy

8. Courier Services (Sample sent to Foreign & Domestic Buyers for getting orders)

9. ISO Certification fees (Surveillance Fees paid)

Regards,

M. Arunachalam