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Test your eligibility for the copyright tax regime
Check in 2 minutes whether your creations could be taxed at 15%.
Copyright tax regime
Your creative work could qualify for more favourable tax treatment
In Belgium, income from the assignment or licensing of your copyright may, under certain conditions, be taxed at 15% instead of at the progressive personal income tax rates. Answer six questions to find out whether this regime could apply to you.
Example based on €10,000 of income
Professional income, 45% marginal tax rate€4,500
Reference tax
Copyright income, without an Art Work Certificate€1,500
Potential saving: approx. €3,000
Copyright income, with an Art Work Certificate (after the 50% lump-sum expense deduction)€750
Potential saving: approx. €3,750
Illustrative example, excluding the municipal surcharge and social security contributions. The actual saving depends on your situation; a personalised estimate can be prepared as part of an engagement.
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