Service tax applicability to agents of western union , Service Tax

[Puneet]

whether service tax is applicable to agents 0f western union (WU), they use the brand name of WU and are commercial concerns, if yes from which date and whether these can be termed as commission agents. to avail the exemption notification benefit.

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[Madhukar N Hiregange]

Actaul agreement maybe important. It appears that they could be under BAS/ BSS. Whether the brand name restriction applies to them would be known only if the way they work and how the name is used in relation to their work is seen. Commission Agents working for a consumer product compnay can also avail the 8 Lakhs exemption.