Is ESIC Applied to One-Time Recruitment Fees for Hiring Consultants?

Kriti Baweja
Hi, is ESIC applicable on one-time recruitment fees which we pay to the consultants to hire staff?

Regards,
Kriti Kohli
kprasoon
No, you need to pay the applicable service tax and education cess only.

Regards,
Kamal
korgaonkar k a
I agree with the views of Kamal ji. ESI does not apply to fees paid to consultants or professionals.
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