Nil service tax return is compulsory?

whether service tax will be applicable on service provided to embassies like embassy of columbia etc or not,
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In case of a manufacturing unit where all products are excisable.Can We claim CENVAT Credit of Service tax paid on canteen services, Banking service and bus hire charges.

I run a Education management company. We help trust manage schools and help them build schools from scratch till day-to-day operation of school. For our work schools/trust pay us a annual fees. Do we need to pay service tax on such amount? Kindly quote applicable service tax rules, circular etc.

We are holder of a brand name. The same has been authorised to by a firm in a foreign country on a consideration. A technical personal has also been deputed to look after the factory on payment of salary. The question is whether the Indian company is liable to pay ST on the Royalty charges received under IPR services and whether the salary received by the technician is taxable under Man Power Recruitment and Supply Agency services.

IF AN ASSESSEE HAS PAID TO AN ENTITY WHOSE TURNOVER EXCEEDS 10 LACS, BUT IT HAS NOT REGISTERED ITSELF UNDER SERVICE TAX, WILL THE ASSESSE BE A DEFAULTER IN PAYING TO SUCH AN ENTITY.

Dear Sir,
My client Booked a shop in India Bulls Scheme on 25/05/2009 and continuied deposite fund on their demand but agreement of sale not made till date becoause company issue agreement to who is apply to loan.
I am asking that service tax liable for me or not.

if a person who is required to get service tax registration no. but due to wrong guidance he took service tax number but did not file return for 2 years..because he din't provide any service so he didnot collect any service tax.

now my question is that is he laible for peanlty for delayed filing inspite of that he was not liable to pay service tax to the government.

I have an event management firm as my client. They are going to do a show wherein they will be bringing in some sponsorship from corporate houses. This amount would be taken in their firms name. I would like to know whether service tax would be applied on this amount (sponsorship amount). If yes why and can they ask such amount from the corporate house itself..?? please help...

Dear Experts,

We pay service tax only after we get the payment in full and final for any particular invoice. Now kindly guide me if we get the payment cheque in october 2010, but have not got it deposited into our bank as yet, Should/Can we pay the service tax for this particular invoice?

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