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Part 3 - Chargeability to Tax

Chapter 1 - Taxable Income and Taxpayers

Section 1 - General Rules for Determination of Income

Article 36

[GTL Notes: Definition of Royalties]

For the purposes of this Law, royalties include:

  1. Consideration for the use or the right to use of:

    1. Intellectual or proprietary right either for artistic, literary, or scientific work, including computer software, cinematograph films, or films or tapes or discs or any other means used for radio or television broadcasting;

    2. Patents, trademarks, design, drawing, models and secret process or formula;

    3. Industrial, commercial, or scientific equipment;

  2. Consideration for information concerning industrial, commercial, or scientific experience.

  3. Consideration for granting rights of exploitation of mining or any other natural resources.