Service tax in case of Rent Free premises used for commercial

Dear Members,

One of the partner in the firm providing security services is given his shop to operate its firm business at partner place. There is no rent paid by Firm its partners as per their mutual understanding and consent of partner. Service tax Inspector has raised the query and orally said that the estimated taxable amount on rent of Rs.7 lakhs will attract service tax.

So, my question/ query is -
1. Whether the rent free will be considers under service
2. If yes, then what will be taxable amount on which service will be calculated.
3. Judgments related to above senerio.

plz suggest
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This discussion explores whether service tax applies when a partnership firm uses premises owned by a partner rent-free for its business operations. The query centres on the taxability of such arrangements and the potential taxable amount, especially when a service tax inspector has raised a query suggesting a taxable value based on estimated rent. The advice provided suggests that service tax typically requires consideration, and the applicability might depend on specific laws and whether the rent-free arrangement constitutes a taxable supply.

Security service is within the purview of gst.
1.Yes -But have an exception for residential renting.

2 Turnover Crossing 20 Lakhs Limit -Each amount is taxable.

3.Check out in the Google.

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There is no rent paid from partnership firm to its partner. Then what will be amount

 

 

Originally posted by : YK Associates
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There is no rent paid from partnership firm to its partner. Then what will be amount

 

 

Refer to the service tax law it requires payment of consideration for levy of service tax. 

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