https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107252 VAT applies to software supplied in physical form (packaged copies or media) sold to customers, while service tax applies to installation, guidance and other ancillary services. Downloaded software from overseas is treated as import of service and may attract service tax; downloaded software from domestic suppliers may lead to supplier liability for service tax. Characterisation depends on delivery format, contractual terms, allocation of charges, and whether software is customised, licensed on paper, or provided with media. en-us Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:12:45 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:57:14 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107252 VAT applies to software supplied in physical form (packaged copies or media) sold to customers, while service tax applies to installation, guidance and other ancillary services. Downloaded software from overseas is treated as import of service and may attract service tax; downloaded software from domestic suppliers may lead to supplier liability for service tax. Characterisation depends on delivery format, contractual terms, allocation of charges, and whether software is customised, licensed on paper, or provided with media. Discussion-Forum Service Tax Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:12:45 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107252