Is RCM payable under GST on arbitrary fees paid

[SAKTHIVEL K]

Is GST applicable under RCM if fees is paid to a retired judge appeared arbitrary case

[Mahadev R]

Services provided by an individual advocate including a senior advocate or firm of advocates by way of legal services to business entity would be liable. Please refer notification no.13/2017

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

Please correct 'arbitrary case' as 'arbitration'.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Rightly advised by both experts.

AI Summary

GST Reverse Charge Mechanism Applies to Arbitration Fees for Retired Judges, per Notification No.13/2017. A query was raised regarding the applicability of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for fees paid to a retired judge involved in an arbitration case. One expert clarified that legal services provided by advocates or firms to business entities are liable under GST, referencing notification no.13/2017. Another expert corrected the term 'arbitrary case' to 'arbitration.' The final response concurred with the advice provided by the other experts, emphasizing the accuracy of their guidance.