Raising Bill for Export of Services and how to claim refund of Service Tax

[Ashok Chopra]

Respected Forum,

I am service provider, I am exporting services. I am going to raise bill first time, my querry:-

1. Should i raise bill with service tax or without service tax?

2. If i raise bill with service tax, should i debit the amount from the service tax lying credit with me for input services?

3. How can i claim the service tax on export of services? Please let me know the procedure.

Thanks and regard

AI Summary

Service providers advised to seek service tax exemption for exports; paying and claiming refunds is complex. A service provider exporting services inquired about billing with or without service tax and claiming refunds. Respondents advised that the provider can either seek exemption from service tax or pay it and later claim a refund. One respondent highlighted that exporting services without paying service tax is simpler but requires submitting proof of export and a Bank Realization Certificate. The consensus was that obtaining an exemption is preferable to paying the tax first and then seeking a refund, due to the procedural complexities involved in the latter.