Franchisee business query

Anuj Shah (BUSINESS) (120 Points)

07 November 2014  

I am starting a new business of franchisee of gymnasium to be opened at Vapi

I have entered an agreement with the Franchisor for the same. In this respect, I have the following queries:

  1. Will I be able to get set-off of service tax paid on the One Time Franchisee Fees against the Service Tax Liability on collection of membership fee
  2. I intend to open an office in Mumbai for which I will be obtaining a Shop & Establishment License. Do I need to obtain the same for Vapi as well? In the Shop & Establishment of Mumbai, do I need to mention that centre is at Vapi?
  3. I will have to obtain Service Tax No. Should I apply it for Mumbai address or Vapi Address
  4. The same for Import Export Code