Is Service tax applicable for a agent who earns foreign exchange into india?

Question

I am an agent for a foreign company dealing with textile chemicals where my duty is to procure orders for my prinicipals abroad and i being offered a commision for booking the orders

Answer 1

Hey U R not the Person who are covered under the Service Tax U R only the agent U R not doing any service U R the businessman who is doing Business for U R principle that is the Foreign Company.

Answer 2

You are liable for payment of services tax . Since
1. Service is rendered and consumed in India.Commission is also received by you for the services.
2. You have to pay service tax @ 12 % +2 % education Cess.
3. It cannot be called as " export of services" ,since services are rendered in India.