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What steps should I take now to protect my royalties for my family?

1. Register with all societies (SAMRO, CAPASSO, SAMPRA, RISA) so your royalties are tracked.

2. Write a valid will naming your beneficiaries.

3. Inform your publisher and label who your heirs are.

4. Keep documentation updated (split sheets, contracts, registrations).

Do I need both a publisher and a distributor?

Most defiantly!!! A publisher collects royalties for the songwriting/composition, while a distributo...
Why are my royalties sometimes lower than expected

Currency exchange rates (most royalties are calculated in USD/EUR). Platform deductions (Spotif...
What happens if you don’t register your songs?

Unregistered works are not tracked properly, meaning you could lose royalties locally and internatio...
Publishing House vs Record Label

The main difference between the two? Publishing House = Song (composition rights) They protect, re...
Do royalties stop when I die?

No. Royalties are considered intellectual property (IP) income and remain payable as long as yo...