This discussion clarifies the application of Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on director remuneration. While services provided by a director to a company are generally taxable, remuneration paid as a salary to a permanent employee director is exempt from RCM. However, other services, such as sitting fees for independent directors, are subject to RCM at an 18% interest rate. The conversation also touches upon the applicability of AAR rulings, specifically the Clay Craft India Pvt Ltd case, and questions its legal standing when applicant arguments aren't considered.
10 April 2020
Service by the Director to the company is taxables but if the Director is a permanent employee of the company, remuneration paid to him as a salary is not subject to RCM.
Any other services ( Sitting Fee etc ) by Independent directors etc are subject to RCM
10 April 2020
@ CA ANITA BHADRA.,
Madam,
I saw Your reply after my reply. so sorry for the attention...
But,
What about Your reply against AAR by Rajasthan bench of the AAR, Clay Craft India Pvt Ltd
21 April 2020
Decision of AAR is applicable to applicant. You will appreciate that AAR ruling is not considered arguments of applicant and in my view AAR ruling is not good law