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Royalties & Payments

Understand reports, earnings and payment information.

Understand the distinction between music usage, reported revenue and money available for payout. Statements can vary by platform, country, currency and accounting period. Read the reporting fields carefully before comparing earnings across releases.

Phân biệt việc nhạc được sử dụng, doanh thu được báo cáo và số tiền có thể chi trả. Báo cáo có thể khác theo nền tảng, quốc gia, tiền tệ và kỳ kế toán. Hãy đọc đúng các trường dữ liệu trước khi so sánh doanh thu giữa các release.

Where do distribution royalties come from?

A high-level explanation of DSP earnings.

Why are royalty reports delayed?

Why streams can happen months before a report is finalized.

How to read a royalty report

The fields you should check before asking about a payment.

What payment information may be required?

Keep payout details accurate and consistent.

Taxes and withholding

General guidance on tax information related to music payouts.