TDS/Witholding Tax on ProfCharges to Overseas Tech Consulta

kgbaliga (Mentor & Social Activist )   (43 Points)

05 December 2008  

.CASE : Victor is a  US based Foreign Consultant  engaged  by an Indian Company  to deal with  their US Customers  on Quality & technical issues with customers  &  guide Indian Company on  quality & process area.

He is  to be paid  from India :-

A) Expense Reimbursement : 

 Reimbursement of his travelling expenses   ( thru Credit Card )for visits  to customers in US and also any visit to Indian factory

He may be provided with a Credit Card by Indian Company  for such expenses.

B) a Professional Retainership of USD 3000 per month 

during period of contract

     like to know   the  TDS / witholding tax applicability    on above Two types of payments.

Also  is there any service Tax liability  on Indian company  for the services received  from overseas consultant.