https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=739 VAT on works contracts is levied in the state of execution, so a contractor registered in one state performing work in another will generally face VAT obligations in the state where the contract is executed. Some states may treat contractee tax deductions as affecting further VAT liability, but state-specific rules vary. To comply or pursue tax planning, contractors typically must obtain local VAT registration and fulfil that state's formalities; opening a branch is one way to regularise operations though it involves commercial costs. en-us Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:35:32 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:53 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=739 VAT on works contracts is levied in the state of execution, so a contractor registered in one state performing work in another will generally face VAT obligations in the state where the contract is executed. Some states may treat contractee tax deductions as affecting further VAT liability, but state-specific rules vary. To comply or pursue tax planning, contractors typically must obtain local VAT registration and fulfil that state's formalities; opening a branch is one way to regularise operations though it involves commercial costs. Discussion-Forum VAT / Sales Tax Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:35:32 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=739