Point of taxation clarified: reminder letters for life insurance renewals do not attract service tax unless an invoice is issued. Reminder notices or letters sent to policyholders for renewal premiums do not constitute invoices and do not create a point of taxation; the tax point is governed by the Point of Taxation Rules and is determined by the earlier of invoice issuance or receipt of payment, and if an invoice is issued the point of taxation must be determined accordingly. This clarification applies only to the life insurance sector.
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Point of taxation clarified: reminder letters for life insurance renewals do not attract service tax unless an invoice is issued.
Reminder notices or letters sent to policyholders for renewal premiums do not constitute invoices and do not create a point of taxation; the tax point is governed by the Point of Taxation Rules and is determined by the earlier of invoice issuance or receipt of payment, and if an invoice is issued the point of taxation must be determined accordingly. This clarification applies only to the life insurance sector.
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