Reproduction of recorded media

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

ISIC 1820 is classified under manufacturing activities. Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, the physical reproduction of media from master copies is treated as the 'Manufacturing of goods or materials'. Forensic focus must be placed on whether the revenue is derived from the service of reproduction (Qualifying) or the exploitation of the underlying IP rights (which requires OECD-compliant nexus ratios).

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 2, Clause 1(f)

Audit Red Flag

Commingling of 'Reproduction Services' (Qualifying) with 'Intellectual Property Royalties' (Non-Qualifying if not following the Nexus Approach).

3 licensable activities under this classification

Audio & Visual Recorded Media Reproduction StudioExternal approval required

Audio Recorded Media Reproduction StudioExternal approval required

Visual Recorded Media Reproduction StudioExternal approval required

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