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⚖️ GST on Arbitral Tribunal Services 🧾

 

👨‍⚖️ Who is an Arbitral Tribunal?

An Arbitral Tribunal is a panel of arbitrators (sometimes a single arbitrator) appointed to resolve disputes outside of courts – like a private judge. 👩‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️

❓ Is GST applicable on their services?

✅ Yes, GST is applicable on arbitration services, but there are some exceptions. Let's break it down 👇

📊 Taxability Chart:

🧾 Recipient of Service 🏷️ GST Applicability 💬 Under Which Mechanism?
Business Entity (Registered) ✅ GST Applies ✅ RCM (Reverse Charge)
Business Entity (Unregistered) ✅ GST Applies ✅ RCM
Individual (Non-Business Use) ❌ Not Taxable ❌ No GST
Government/Local Authority ✅ GST Applies ✅ RCM

💼 Under Which Notification?

📌 As per Notification No. 13/2017 – Central Tax (Rate):

Services provided by an arbitral tribunal to a business entity are taxable under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).

📎 SAC Code & Rate:

🔢 SAC Code 📝 Service Description 💸 GST Rate
998215 Legal/arbitration/tribunal services 18%

🧾 Who Pays GST?

If the recipient is a business entity, they must pay GST under RCM, even if the arbitrator is unregistered.
The arbitrator does not charge GST on the invoice — the recipient pays. 💰

🧠 Quick Summary:

  • 👩‍⚖️ Arbitration = Service under GST

  • ✅ Applicable when service is to business/government

  • ❌ Not applicable when given to non-business individual

  • 📥 GST paid by recipient under RCM

  • 🧾 Rate: 18%, SAC 998215

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