Dear Sir,
We Paid Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP) Certification Renual fee to Global Aqua Culture Alliance in Foreign currency for 2015-16
Now in Service tax assessment department given notice that this is import of service you have to pay service tax on reverse charge
Requesting you to provide the rules
Debate on Service Tax Applicability for BAP Certification Renewal Fee Under Reverse Charge Mechanism; Jurisdiction Questioned A query was raised regarding the payment of a Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP) Certification Renewal fee in foreign currency to a global alliance, which led to a service tax notice for importing services. Respondents discussed whether this transaction falls under the reverse charge mechanism, requiring the recipient to pay service tax. One response affirmed the legal validity of the department's claim, while another suggested that renewal fees to government entities might not attract service tax. Another response questioned the jurisdiction and nature of the service, suggesting further examination and referencing external viewpoints for clarity. (AI Summary)