Applicability of service tax on education fees

[tejas shah]

Dear Sir my issue is related with service tax on education business. We want to start new business in education field. The education is realted to course in the field of clinical research. it is full time as well as part time certificate course. we are pvt ltd company. My question is related to applicability of service tax on fees. Do i hv to pay service tax on education fees ? tell me the heads which are exemted from service tax. And if i need exemption from service tax than wht should i do ? pls urgent and detail,

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Company Questions Service Tax on Clinical Research Course Fees; Exemptions Possible if Linked to Recognized University Certificates. A private limited company inquires about the applicability of service tax on education fees for a clinical research course. The course offers both full-time and part-time certificate options. One response clarifies that education for commercial purposes is subject to service tax under 'Commercial coaching and training service,' and the company must classify its services accordingly. Another response suggests that if the course certificates are awarded by a recognized university, the service tax may not apply. Additionally, there is a query about bifurcating fees into taxable and non-taxable components, such as tuition and material fees, to seek exemptions.