International royalty distribution processing
The calculation is accurate – worldwide!
The calculation is accurate – worldwide!
AKM and austro mechana have concluded reciprocity agreements with numerous collecting societies (e.g. GEMA in Germany) in all parts of the world.
Based on these contracts, the companies in the respective country also work for members of AKM and austro mechana, i.e. they also collect the license fees for our members in their country and distribute the royalty amounts attributable to our members to AKM and austro mechana.
For reasons of cost-effectiveness, cases of international distribution involving very low royalties and a large amount of work are not distributed to the respective beneficiaries, but calculation is instead carried out in the form of a flat rate in accordance with the decision of the board.
As an additional service, AKM also works in advance of the distribution: live performances abroad can be reported via the service portal.
austro mechana, sound recording productions abroad can be reported to the email address [email protected].
Music is increasingly being streamed on on-demand platforms such as Spotify and YouTube. In order to process usage reports more quickly and accurately and to help ensure that creators receive their royalties promptly, AKM has established a strategic partnership with ICE (International Copyright Enterprise) in the field of multi-territorial online licensing. Additionally, the data processing of several online platforms is carried out through AKM’s NEON software.
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Bosnia-Amus 2022 incl. prior periods
Estonia-Eaü 2022 incl. prior periods
Germany-Gema 2022 NV (subsequent billing for public performance)
Great Britain-Prs 2022 1.HJ*
Italy-Siae 2022
Japan-Jasrac 2022
Lithuania-Latga 2022
Mexico-Sacm 2022
Poland-Zaiks 2023
Switzerland-Suisa 2023 1.HJ*
Slowakia-Soza 2022
Spain-Sgae 2023 1.HJ*
Hungary-Artisjus 2022
*For these countries, billing is done semi-annually; we can only accept complaints after payment for the second half of the year.
Belgium-Sabam 2022
Denmark-Koda 2022
France-Sacem 2023 1.HJ*
Hongkong-Cash 2022
Croatia-Hds 2022
Sweden-Stim 2022
Serbia-Sokoj 2022
Skandinavia-NCB/NMP 2023
Southafrica-Samro 2022
Czech-Osa 2022
*For these countries, billing is done semi-annually; we can only accept complaints after payment for the second half of the year.
Argentina-Sadaic 2023
Brazil-Ubc 2023
China-Mcsc 2023
Germany-Gema 2023 HJ (Public Performances)
Great Britain-Prs 2022 2.HJ*
Netherlands-Buma 2022
Romania-Ucmr 2023
Switzerland-Suisa 2023 2.HJ*
Slowenia-Sazas 2022
Spain-Sgae 2023 2.HJ*
Taiwan — Müst 2022
*For these countries, billing is done semi-annually; we can only accept complaints after payment for the second half of the year.
Argentina-Sadaic 2023
Brazil-Ubc 2023
China-Mcsc 2023
Germany-Gema 2023 HJ (Public Performances)
Great Britain-Prs 2022 2.HJ*
Netherlands-Buma 2022
Romania-Ucmr 2023
Switzerland-Suisa 2023 2.HJ*
Slowenia-Sazas 2022
Spain-Sgae 2023 2.HJ*
Taiwan — Müst 2022
Australia-Apra 2023
Germany-Gema 2023 (Radio,TV,Film)
Finland-Teosto 2023
France-Sacem 2023 2.HJ*
Greece-Autodia 2023
Ireland-Imro 2023
Israel-Acum 2022
Canada-Socan 2023
New Zealand-Apra 2023
Norway-Tono 2023
Portugal-Spa 2022
South Korea-Komca 2022
USA-Ascap 2023**
USA-Bmi 2023**
*For these countries, billing is done semi-annually; we can only accept complaints after payment for the second half of the year.
** There are two collecting societies for the USA territory.
austro mechana
Denmark: Online/SMV 2022/2023
Italy: Phono/Video/Online 2022 | Radio 2022 | TV+Film onTV 2022
Germany: Online 2/22 | Phono + Video Sound Carrier 1/23
France: Phono/Online/SMV 1/23 | Radio 1/23 | TV + Film on TV 1/23
Netherlands: Phono/Online/Video 1/23 + SMV 2023 | Radio/TV + Film on TV 2022
Czech Republic: Phono/Video/Online/SMV 2023 | Radio/TV 2023
Hungary: Phono/Online/SMV 2022/2023 | Radio/TV 2022
Australia: Phono/Online 2023
Japan: Phono/Video/Online/SMV 2023 | Radio/TV 2023
Canada: Phono/Online/Radio/TV 2023
New Zealand: Phono/Online 2023
Sweden: Online 2022/2023
Switzerland: TV Private stations 2023 | Phono/Video Q 2+3 2023 | Radio Q 2 +3 2023 | TV Q 2 +3 2023 | Online/Ringtones 2022–6/2023
Scandinavia: Phono/Online 2023
Slowakia: Phono/Online/Radio/TV 2023
Spain: Phono/Video/SMV 2022/2023 | Radio/TV/Div.
USA: Phono/Online 2023
Belgium: Phono/Video/Online 2023 + SMV 2022 | Radio/TV/Div. Recordings 2022 + 2023
Germany: Film on TV 2023 | Online 1/23 | Phono + Video Sound Carrier 2/23 | Radio 2023 | TV 2023
England: Phono/Radio/TV/Online 2023 AR & NR
France: Phono/Online/SMV 2/23 | Radio 2/23 | TV + Film on TV 2/23
Switzerland: Online/Ringtones 2022/2023 | Phono/Video Q 4/ 2023 + Q 1/ 2024 | Radio Q 4/ 2023 + Q 1/ 2024 + Private stations 2023 | TV Q 4/ 2023 + Q 1/ 2024
International complaints
Our members receive income from the use of AKM repertoire abroad via the collecting society in the respective country. These funds are received by AKM at different time intervals, depending on the royalty distribution cycle of the respective company, but at least once per year.
AKM distributes these funds once a year. For Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and Great Britain, distribution takes place twice a year.
AKM submits complaints about royalty distribution to the respective sister company. It is necessary to check in advance whether the country in question, the period and the division have already been distributed.
In order to be able to successfully lobby our partner companies internationally, we need further information from you via email:
For radio/TV broadcasts, please provide us with the broadcast date, the name of the broadcasting station and the program and, if known, the time of the broadcast.
For public performances/concerts, the basis is the program report submitted via the service portal or the copy of the set list (program report) sent by the organizer to the sister company provided by you. If neither the program nor the copy of the set list is available, please provide the performance date, name and address of the venue, name and address of the organizer, and the list of works played including composer details.
Please find further details here.
Please note that complaints can generally only be made retroactively for three years. For example, for AKM international distribution for 2023, this includes complaints for usage from the years 2020–2022.
If you become a new member of AKM, we would like to point out that complaints for financial years from back before you joined AKM cannot, unfortunately, be lodged with us.
