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AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.
12-18 months
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Why this matters for youtubers & content creators
India's creator economy crosses ₹15,000 crore — YouTubers, Instagram creators, podcasters earn from AdSense, brand deals, affiliate commissions, course sales. Tax treatment: business or profession (depending on activity). GST mandatory above ₹20 lakh. AdSense / Meta payments are foreign-currency exports under LUT. FilingLab handles creator-specific filing — ITR-3, GST + LUT, brand-deal invoicing, equipment depreciation.
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AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.
Trademark search across 45 classes
TM-A application filing
Examination report response
Show-cause hearing representation
Opposition handling (when filed against you)
Final certificate delivery
From search to ® — the long-game stages most platforms hide from you.
FilingLab
Govt
01
FilingLab
Trademark search
We screen across 45 NICE classes for similar marks before filing.
2 days
02
FilingLab
TM-A application
Form TM-A filed with IP India. ™ symbol allowed immediately.
1 day
03
Govt
Examination report
IP India Examiner reviews. May raise objections.
6–12 months
IF REJECTED
Examiner may raise objections under Sec 9 / 11. We respond within 30 days with affidavit and prior-use evidence.
04
Govt
Publication
Mark published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months opposition window.
4 months
05
Govt
Registration certificate
If no opposition, certificate issued. ® symbol allowed.
12–18 months total
01
FilingLab
· 2 days
Trademark search
We screen across 45 NICE classes for similar marks before filing.
02
FilingLab
· 1 day
TM-A application
Form TM-A filed with IP India. ™ symbol allowed immediately.
03
Govt
· 6–12 months
Examination report
IP India Examiner reviews. May raise objections.
IF REJECTED
Examiner may raise objections under Sec 9 / 11. We respond within 30 days with affidavit and prior-use evidence.
04
Govt
· 4 months
Publication
Mark published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months opposition window.
05
Govt
· 12–18 months total
Registration certificate
If no opposition, certificate issued. ® symbol allowed.
Business income from foreign company (Google US). Zero-rated export under GST (LUT route). Income tax: regular slab rates or 44ADA / 44AD presumptive.
Yes — Class 41 (entertainment / educational services). Channel names get plagiarised constantly. ₹4,500 govt + our ₹7,999 fee.
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