GST on Franchisee Fees & Royalty for use of trademark, brand name, IPR

In re Tea Post Private Ltd (GST AAR Gujarat) Question-1: Classification of any goods and services or both for which ‘Franchisee Fees’ and ‘Royalty’ received by the applicant under the franchisee agreement from the franchisee for the right to use its trademark, brand name and other proprietary knowledge (Intellectual Property). Answer: “Franchisee Fees” and “Royalty” received by the applicant under the franchise agreement from the franchisee for the right to use its trademark, brand name and other proprietary knowledge (Intellectual Property), are to be classifie...