https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=105702 Applicability of service tax under the reverse charge mechanism depends on the legal character of each transaction and contractual documentation. Specifically, printed stationery and company-branded uniforms are generally not subject to service tax if characterised as works contract or sale of goods (state works contract/VAT may apply), while photocopier rentals and photocopy charges may attract both VAT and service tax depending on whether the arrangement is hire of goods or a composite service as per the contract. en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:49 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:57:38 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=105702 Applicability of service tax under the reverse charge mechanism depends on the legal character of each transaction and contractual documentation. Specifically, printed stationery and company-branded uniforms are generally not subject to service tax if characterised as works contract or sale of goods (state works contract/VAT may apply), while photocopier rentals and photocopy charges may attract both VAT and service tax depending on whether the arrangement is hire of goods or a composite service as per the contract. Discussion-Forum Service Tax Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:49 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=105702