Does trademark transfer require tax?

Trademark transfer is one of the main ways to obtain exclusive rights to a trademark. In addition to paying for the trademark itself, trademark transactions also require payment of official fees. So some people may ask, does trademark transfer need to be taxed? Let’s take a look at the relevant taxes and fees that may need to be paid for the trademark transfer arranged by Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer Network for you.

Is the transfer of trademarks subject to tax?

1. Value-added tax

VAT refers to a turnover tax levied based on the value-added amount generated during the circulation of goods or services. . Value-added tax regulations include trademark and copyright transfer services. Therefore, value-added tax must be paid when handling trademark franchises, with a tax rate of 6% to 10%.

2. Corporate income tax

Corporate income tax is a tax levied on the production and operation income and other income of domestic enterprises and business units, including income from property transfer. Trademarks are intangible assets of enterprises. Therefore, enterprises transferring trademarks should pay corporate income tax.

3. Stamp duty

Stamp duty is a tax levied on the act of obtaining legally valid certificates in economic activities. Units and individuals who sign a trademark transfer agreement in China must pay stamp tax in China, with a tax rate of approximately 0.03% to 0.05% of the contract amount.

4. Personal income tax

According to the tax laws of our country, the income obtained by an individual who provides the right to use a trademark circle shall be taxed according to the income item of royalties. An individual who transfers a trademark shall Personal income tax must also be paid.

The above are the taxes payable on trademark transfer. If you want to pay more attention to matters related to trademark transfer, please visit the Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer website for consultation.