09 August 2013
hi, I want to know whether a service receiver is liable to pay service tax under reverse charge even if the service provider is not registered and would it be the same even is the service providers turnover exceeds. 9 lakhs . thank you
09 August 2013
The liability of the service recipient is distinct & independent from that of the service provider.
1. Service recipient will be liable for service tax under reverse charge even if the service provider is not registered. The service recipient has to get registered and deposit the service tax.
2. The exemption limit of Rs. 9 lakhs is for the service provider and for the service recipient. Even if the turnover of the service provider is less than Rs. 9 lakhs, the service recipient has to pay the service tax under reverse charges.
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