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"On behalf of" criteria flowchart

Question 1
Are you doing the R&D through a partnership, group of companies or joint venture? If you answered Yes then note that specific rules apply to partnerships, groups of companies and joint ventures*. If you answered No then go to Question 2.
Question 2
Are you doing the R&D on your own behalf or having another person do it on your behalf?

That is, do you:
  • control the R&D activities, and
  • bear the financial risk of the R&D activities, and
  • effectively own the results (if any) of the R&D activities?
If you answered Yes then you may meet the on-behalf-of criteria*. If you answered No then you do not appear to meet the on-behalf-of criteria*.
*To find out more, check the detailed R&D information or consult your professional advisor.

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