Foreign Royalties

[jerryjennings]

I have a few library deals now, but I'm only affiliated with BMI. How pressing is it that I get with some foreign organizations?

Thanks, J

[mazz]

As far as I know, BMI will collect foreign royalties for you via their partnerships with the various countries' PROs, at least that's how it works with ASCAP. I know other composers that are BMI and they do not belong to any other PROs in other countries.

I am an ASCAP member and I get foreign royalty checks twice a year from them. The statements are from several countries including Eastern European countries and Asian countries. The various rights entities from each country are listed.

I don't think that you would even be able to join these other organizations.

Check with BMI to be sure.

I'm sure some BMI writers will chime in.

Mazz

[davewalton]

I'm BMI. BMI collects foreign royalties and they get paid quarterly at the same time that US royalties are paid.

[jerryjennings]

Cool, thanks for the input yall. Just wanted to make sure I'm doing it right.