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21 September 2015
We had purchase softwares from Distributors with Service tax, and sold same softwares to client without Service tax. Bcoz client under SEZ zone. Client purchase for export.
Now i have file for refund. I want to know in which notification we can file refund for service tax.
Now i have file for refund. I want to know in which notification we can file refund for service tax.
23 September 2015
You are not eligible for apply refund.
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03 August 2025
Here’s a clear explanation about **Service Tax refund on software sold to SEZ clients** and related notifications:
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### Situation:
* You **purchased software from distributors with Service Tax**.
* You **sold the software to SEZ clients without charging Service Tax** (because supplies to SEZ are zero-rated/exempt).
* Now you want to **claim refund of Service Tax paid on inputs/services** (input service credit).
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### Key Points:
1. **Supply to SEZ Unit/Developer** is treated as **zero-rated supply** under **Section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST), 2017** (post GST). Before GST, under Service Tax regime, supplies to SEZ were zero-rated under **Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax** (as amended).
2. You can **claim refund of the accumulated input service tax credit** on inputs/services used for zero-rated supplies to SEZ units.
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### Relevant Notifications for Service Tax Refund Pre-GST:
* **Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax dated 30-06-2012**: Provides refund mechanism for input service tax credit on services used for zero-rated supplies to SEZ.
* **Rule 5 of Service Tax Rules, 1994 (as amended)**: Procedure for claiming refund of unutilized input service tax credit.
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### Can you file refund?
* Yes, you can claim refund of **unutilized input service tax credit** paid on purchases for making zero-rated supplies to SEZ units.
* Refund is claimed by filing **FORM ST-3** (monthly return) and subsequently applying for refund as per prescribed procedures.
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### What if refund is not claimed?
* You can **carry forward the unutilized input service tax credit** to subsequent periods.
* The credit can be utilized against other taxable services provided by your company.
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### Summary:
| Query | Answer |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Can refund be claimed for service tax paid on software purchased for SEZ sale? | Yes, under Notification 48/2012-ST |
| Which notification applies? | Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax |
| Can credit be carried forward if refund not claimed? | Yes, can be carried forward and adjusted later |
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If you want, I can help you draft the refund application or guide you through the refund filing procedure step-by-step. Would you like that?
---
### Situation:
* You **purchased software from distributors with Service Tax**.
* You **sold the software to SEZ clients without charging Service Tax** (because supplies to SEZ are zero-rated/exempt).
* Now you want to **claim refund of Service Tax paid on inputs/services** (input service credit).
---
### Key Points:
1. **Supply to SEZ Unit/Developer** is treated as **zero-rated supply** under **Section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST), 2017** (post GST). Before GST, under Service Tax regime, supplies to SEZ were zero-rated under **Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax** (as amended).
2. You can **claim refund of the accumulated input service tax credit** on inputs/services used for zero-rated supplies to SEZ units.
---
### Relevant Notifications for Service Tax Refund Pre-GST:
* **Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax dated 30-06-2012**: Provides refund mechanism for input service tax credit on services used for zero-rated supplies to SEZ.
* **Rule 5 of Service Tax Rules, 1994 (as amended)**: Procedure for claiming refund of unutilized input service tax credit.
---
### Can you file refund?
* Yes, you can claim refund of **unutilized input service tax credit** paid on purchases for making zero-rated supplies to SEZ units.
* Refund is claimed by filing **FORM ST-3** (monthly return) and subsequently applying for refund as per prescribed procedures.
---
### What if refund is not claimed?
* You can **carry forward the unutilized input service tax credit** to subsequent periods.
* The credit can be utilized against other taxable services provided by your company.
---
### Summary:
| Query | Answer |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Can refund be claimed for service tax paid on software purchased for SEZ sale? | Yes, under Notification 48/2012-ST |
| Which notification applies? | Notification No. 48/2012-Service Tax |
| Can credit be carried forward if refund not claimed? | Yes, can be carried forward and adjusted later |
---
If you want, I can help you draft the refund application or guide you through the refund filing procedure step-by-step. Would you like that?
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