How to surrender Service Tax Registration Certificate

[Laxman Mane]

How to surrender Service Tax Registration Certificate.

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Laxman

 

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Guide to Surrendering Service Tax Registration: Return Certificate, Clear Liabilities, Follow Rule 4(7), Submit Affidavit for Input Liability. A user inquired about the process of surrendering a Service Tax Registration Certificate. Responses suggested returning the original certificate with an undertaking to settle any liabilities, using a simple letter on company letterhead, or completing the process online via the government portal. It was emphasized that no pending liabilities should exist, and the certificate must be surrendered to the Central Excise authorities as per Rule 4(7) of the Service Tax Rules, 1994. Another participant noted the requirement for returns from the last three years and an affidavit regarding input liability. The discussion highlighted differing opinions on the process's complexity.