How The Patent Box Tax Relief Works
Your company will qualify for relief if:
- You own patents, or
- You own an exclusive licence to exploit a patent
- It’s a UK, specific EEA country or EU patent
- There are no other IP – not trademarks, designs, copyrights etc.
Qualifying income includes:
- Sale of patented items or those that incorporate a patent
- Licence fees
- Proceeds from sale of patents
- Compensation income from infringement of owned rights