Service Tax New Registration

01. no ducoments need to be attached in return.

02. no documents for first time either.

03. u dont need to submit hardcopy if u file online return.

04.its not possible to file online return if u have paid manual challan bcoz in online return, u need to mention CIN generated from system at the time of online payment.

05. no need of digital signature.

I disagree with Jinesh Shah on 4th pont in his reply. Challan Identification Number (CIN) is nothing but BSR Code of Bank ,Challan Date & Challan Serial Number Placed in order .

Example: BSR Code -0007877

                  Date           - 09/07/2011

                  Challan Number -  00001

The CIN is 00078770907201100001

So even though we pay service tax  through Challan we can file Serive Tax return Online

in case the service tax liability is NIL, i .e no challan is paid, then no need to send hard copy, but if any chllan is paid, then send a hard copy to R/O with challan xerox, and get dated acknowledghement under their seal and signature, it will save you from undue queries.

When filing the return for the 2nd half(registered in 2nd half), it is mandatory to filed 1st half return ?