Refund of service tax

JINESH MEHTA (Chartered Accountant -Partner)   (308 Points)

06 January 2014  
Dear All,
 
I want certain clarification in following procedures.
 
One of my client is in into 100% export service provider. So he is not required to apply for Service tax number.
However he is having some services in which he has to pay service tax.
 
I think He will get benefit of Rule 5 of CCR 2004. (Refund of accumulated Cenvat Credit for export of services.)
Input services on which he is paying service tax : Renting of premises & Misc other Bills
 
I have following doubts with respect to above:
 
1. Whether service tax registration and return filling is compulsory to get refund of service tax?
2. Frequency of making application? Can we make application for previous years?
 
If you have any idea than please let me know.
 
Thanks & Regards,
C.A Jinesh Mehta I MBA, ACA
Mob : 9428431836