Service tax on refundable deposit from franchisee

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Wherther a private company is liable to service tax on refundable deposits collected from franchisees under the franchise agreement. Will dept. treat it as value of service?

please indicate relevant notification/circulars if any.

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Refundable deposits are not liable to service tax.

The amount recived towards refundable deposits cannot be called a consideration and they are not charged for a taxable service. Therefore not liable. No ciruclars/ notifications to my knoweldge on this aspect.


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