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Depreciation is allowable on acquired rights to use a brand name and on an acquired marketing and distribution network where those rights form part of the opening written-down value of the relevant intangible-asset block. Section 32(1)(ii) covers trade marks, licences, franchises and other business or commercial rights of similar nature, a scope broad enough to include these acquired intangible assets. The treatment of goodwill as a comparable business or commercial right supports this interpretation. The depreciation claim was therefore sustained for the relevant assessment year.
Depreciation is allowable on acquired rights to use a brand name and on an acquired marketing and distribution network where those rights form part of the opening written-down value of the relevant intangible-asset block. Section 32(1)(ii) covers trade marks, licences, franchises and other business or commercial rights of similar nature, a scope broad enough to include these acquired intangible assets. The treatment of goodwill as a comparable business or commercial right supports this interpretation. The depreciation claim was therefore sustained for the relevant assessment year.
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