06 May 2010
One of my client has started outdoor catering business and has a turnover of Rs.3 lakhs. He want to get himself registered under Service Tax. can he claim exemption of Rs. 10 lakhs even after getting registered and start charging service tax only after his receipts exceed Rs.10 lakhs. My another query is whether he has to pay tax on total billing or only on part exceeding Rs.10 lakhs.
06 May 2010
You can register under service tax now also and take exemption based on the notification No.8/2008 ST DT:1.3.2008.This exemption is optional only.The said exemption limit should be taken previous year turnover base if suppose your turn over exceeds in the year 2008-09 Rs.10 Lakh you need to statrt charge service tax from 2009-10 onwards
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