Liability of service tax on part of central excise assesse

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mayur ms (Querist)
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18 February 2014 if an assesse failing under category A, i.e., duty paying more than Rs. 3 crores per year, can service tax threshold limit of Rs. 10,00,000 available to him?

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24 February 2014 can any learned person give solution of this query?

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02 August 2024 Under the pre-GST service tax regime, service tax applicability and exemptions depended on various factors, including the type of services provided and the threshold limits for payment. Here's how it relates to your query:

### **1. **Central Excise Assessee and Service Tax:**

**a. **Threshold Limit for Service Tax:**
- **General Threshold Limit:** Normally, the threshold limit for service tax registration was Rs. 10 lakhs. If a service provider's aggregate turnover exceeded this limit, they were required to obtain service tax registration and comply with service tax laws.

**b. **Category A Assessee:**
- **Duty-Paying Status:** Assessees under Category A, paying more than Rs. 3 crores in central excise duty per year, are considered large-scale manufacturers. Such assessees are generally required to be more compliant with various tax regulations, including service tax.

### **2. **Applicability of Threshold Limit:**

**a. **Service Tax Threshold Limit for Large Assessees:**
- **Threshold Limit Not Applicable:** For an assessee who falls under Category A (duty paying more than Rs. 3 crores per year), the threshold limit of Rs. 10 lakhs for service tax is generally **not applicable**. This is because such large assessees are usually required to be registered for service tax irrespective of their service turnover, due to their significant scale of operations.

**b. **Registration Requirement:**
- **Mandatory Registration:** If the service provider's aggregate turnover exceeds the threshold, or if they are already a large-scale manufacturer (Category A), they must obtain service tax registration and comply with service tax regulations. The threshold limit is mainly relevant for smaller service providers and does not apply to large assessees.

### **3. **Practical Implications:**

**a. **Service Tax Compliance:**
- **Filing and Payment:** For Category A assessees, service tax registration is mandatory, and they are required to file service tax returns and make payments based on the applicable service tax rate.

**b. **Exemption from Threshold Limit:**
- **Large Scale:** Being a large-scale assessee (Category A) implies that the threshold exemption does not apply. Therefore, service tax must be complied with as per the applicable laws.

### **Summary:**

- **Threshold Limit:** The Rs. 10 lakhs threshold limit for service tax is not available to large assessees falling under Category A (duty-paying more than Rs. 3 crores per year). They are required to be registered for service tax regardless of their service turnover.
- **Mandatory Registration:** Large-scale manufacturers or those exceeding the duty threshold are obligated to comply with service tax regulations.

For specific guidance or if there are exceptional circumstances, consulting with a tax advisor or professional who can provide tailored advice based on the detailed circumstances of your case is recommended.

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