RCM on Halal certification expenses paid to Dubai Govt.

[KARAN VERMA]

Sir

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

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.