RCM on Halal certification expenses paid to Dubai Govt.

[KARAN VERMA]

Sir

Whether RCM applicable on HALAL certification expenses paid to abroad Govt.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Sh.Karan Verma,

In case you want fool-proof reply, pl. elaborate your query. Describe maximum facts. Your is too brief to understand.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

Yes, I agree with Sri Kasturi Sir's reply. You should present the fact correctly so that the reply you receive is correct.

[KARAN VERMA]

Sir, there is a Govt. agency in Dubai who said before selling products to our country, you have to take certification from us like ISO.

So, whether RCM applicable on such certification fees.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Yes. RCM is applicable. It is covered under Notification No.10/17-IT(R) dated 28.6.17 as amended (at serial No.1).

AI Summary

Reverse charge on certification fees applies to foreign government halal certification, making the recipient liable for GST. Reverse charge applies to Halal certification fees paid to a foreign government agency when certification is mandatory for market access; such payments are treated as services for which the recipient in India is liable for GST under the applicable statutory notification extending RCM coverage to these government-provided certification services.