Did you know your patent can unlock tax savings? The Innovation Box allows companies to reduce corporate tax on profits from innovative activities to just 9%. A powerful incentive.
To qualify, large taxpayers (companies with more than €250 million in net turnover over the past 5 years) must hold both an WBSO declaration and a patent.
What’s often overlooked: the tax authority considers the novelty report from your patent application. And while the WBSO also looks at novelty and inventiveness, its criteria are very different from those used for patents.
That’s why alignment between your tax, subsidy, and IP strategy is crucial. With my background as an innovation consultant, I help companies bring these together.
Curious how a patent-based approach could strengthen your Innovation Box position? I’m happy to explore the options with you.
