What is the Basic Allowance?

What is the Basic Allowance?

Each year, we provide a basic allowance to composers and authors who have received less than €70 from music usage income. If no earnings have been received by the music creator or if less than €70 has been paid out in a given year, we will top up the payment to €70 by the end of the year. For publishers, this amount is €140.

Note: Starting in 2025, new members—both composers/lyricists and publishers—will not have to pay a contribution in their first year of membership. The basic allowance will also not apply in the first year. Click here for more information.