service tax on retainership charges

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B R Ramesh (Querist)
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30 March 2009 Dear Sir

We are Post graduate professional practicing as an auditor & Tax Consultant
we are providing legal service to our clients on Central excise, Service tax & VAT etc.

we charging our fees as retainership charges for this whether service tax applicable or exempt.

Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar (Expert)
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30 March 2009 ST is payale on audit charges only. It is not leviable on Legal or representation charges.

SIDDHARTHA SANKAR ROY

SIDDHARTHA SANKAR ROY (Expert)
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31 March 2009 If you are practicing chartered accountants/cost accountants, all services provide in professional capacity other than representation before statutory authority would be taxable.

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