IS ROYALTY CHARGEABLE UNDER SALES TAX / VAT ACT.?

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Yes,
Royalty payments received from franchisee are liable to VAT

 its is held by various courts of law that"TRADEMARK IS GOODS AND ROYALTY RECEIVED FOR USE OF IT IS LIABLE FOR VAT.



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