pilots rendering service to multiple airlines

[CA C M JAIN]

Please clarify whether pilots who are not on the payroll of companies but rendering services on flights basis to multiple companies are laible for service tax, if yes, then under what classification?

AI Summary

Pilots Providing Services to Multiple Airlines May Face Service Tax Under Business Support Service Classification A query was raised about whether pilots, who are not employed directly by airlines but provide services to multiple companies on a flight basis, are subject to service tax. The response indicated that such services might be classified under Business Support Service for tax purposes.