Service Tax in India: Meaning, Applicability, Registration, Compliance & Transition to GST

Service Tax was one of the major indirect taxes in India before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It was imposed by the Government of India on specified services provided by businesses, professionals, and service providers. Although Service Tax has largely been replaced by GST since July 1, 2017, understanding its framework […]
Service Tax in India: Meaning, History, Applicability & Transition to GST

Service Tax was once a significant part of Indiaβs indirect tax system, levied on the provision of services. Before the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, service tax was applicable to a wide range of services such as banking, insurance, telecom, hospitality, and professional services. Although service tax has now been subsumed […]