Exemption - collection on public speeches/seminars

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A management consulting organisation at times conduct public speeches/seminars on management topics. Is the collection towards such public programmes, not exempt from service tax ?

AI Summary

Service Tax Applicability on Management Seminars: Liability Depends on Program Details and Self-Organization Criteria A management consulting organization inquired about the applicability of service tax on collections from public speeches and seminars on management topics. A respondent clarified that the service tax liability depends on the specific circumstances, such as whether the program was self-organized. If the program was conducted solely by the organization for itself, there may be no service tax liability. The discussion emphasizes that the tax implications rely on the details of how and for whom the program was conducted.