Reverse charge mechanism

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Question - What are proposed amendments in provision related to reverse charge in Finance Bill 2015 ?

[Admin TMI]

Reverse charge mechanism:

• Manpower supply and security services when provided by an individual, HUF, or partnership firm to a body corporate are being brought to full reverse charge. Presently, these are taxed under partial reverse charge mechanism.

This change will come into effect from 1.4.2015.

• Services provided by mutual fund agents, mutual fund distributors and agents of lottery distributor are being brought under reverse charge consequent to withdrawal of the exemption on such services. Accordingly, Service Tax in respect of mutual fund agents and mutual fund distributors services shall be paid by assets management company or, as the case may be, by the mutual fund receiving such services. In respect of sub-agents of lottery, Service Tax shall be paid by the distributor or selling agent of lottery.

This change will come into effect from 1.4.2015.

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New system regarding RMS for work contract servicesas per Finance bill 2015

AI Summary

Finance Bill 2015: Reverse Charge Now Covers Manpower, Security, Mutual Fund, and Lottery Services Starting April 1, 2015. The Finance Bill 2015 introduces amendments to the reverse charge mechanism for service tax. Manpower supply and security services provided by individuals, HUFs, or partnership firms to corporate bodies will now be fully under reverse charge, effective from April 1, 2015. Additionally, services by mutual fund agents, distributors, and lottery agents will also fall under reverse charge due to the removal of previous exemptions. Consequently, service tax for mutual fund services will be paid by asset management companies or mutual funds, and for lottery services, by the distributor or selling agent.