Pleaseh help me

[hazel welton]

Hello,

I have some doubts regarding the service tax. I run a writing agency as partnership firm.I get academic works from USA and UK clients and I do it sent it in MS word format to the clients via mail or website. I receive the money through paypal which is in USD format then to my company bank account in INR format. I have consulted with some people and they said that it comes under the export of service which non taxable i think.

 

This is the article

http://convergenceservices.in/blog/corporate-blog/296-dont-pay-service-tax-on-export-of-services.html

 

In this article I could see that Online information and database access or retrieval services is service taxable. I am having doubt whether the service I provide comes under that or not. Should I pay the service tax? Then what kind of online services are not eligible for the service tax. Looking forward to your reply.

AI Summary

Writing Agency's Export Services Not Taxable Under Online Information Rules; Payments in USD Converted to INR. A business owner running a writing agency as a partnership firm seeks advice on whether their services are subject to service tax. The agency provides assignment and resume writing services to clients in the USA and UK, receiving payments via PayPal in USD, which are converted to INR. The owner believes their services qualify as export of services, which are non-taxable, but is uncertain if they fall under 'online information and database access or retrieval services,' which are taxable. A consultant clarifies that the services provided do not fall under the taxable category and are governed by the Place of Provision of Services rules.