Do I need a music license?

To  be allowed to use music, you need permission from the makers and creators of their used works. You can arrange this permission with a license from Buma and Sena. With that the rights are arranged for the makers and creators of music.

Do you want to know for certain if you need a license? You need a license if one of the statements below applies to your business. In that case you can follow the steps to calculate the license fee and if necessary arrange a license.

HospitalityBusinesses such as bars, restaurants, discotheques, recreational businesses, snack bars, cafeterias, (night)clubs, hotels, associations and leased sports club canteens.
ShopsBusinesses such as supermarkets, department stores, self-service stores, off-licences, pharmacies, garden centres, petrol stations, drugstores, hairdressers, beauticians and other shops.
WorkplacesThis includes offices, factories, workshops, warehouses, business premises, reception areas, company restaurants and recreation rooms.
Online RadioCompanies and individuals with an online radio station.
OtherAll businesses which do not fall under the other options. If you are not sure which one covers your business, please contact us.
HospitalityBusinesses such as bars, restaurants, discotheques, recreational businesses, snack bars, cafeterias, (night)clubs, hotels, associations and leased sports club canteens.
ShopsBusinesses such as supermarkets, department stores, self-service stores, off-licences, pharmacies, garden centres, petrol stations, drugstores, hairdressers, beauticians and other shops.
WorkplacesThis includes offices, factories, workshops, warehouses, business premises, reception areas, company restaurants and recreation rooms.
Online RadioCompanies and individuals with an online radio station.
OtherAll businesses which do not fall under the other options. If you are not sure which one covers your business, please contact us.
HospitalityBusinesses such as bars, restaurants, discotheques, recreational businesses, snack bars, cafeterias, (night)clubs, hotels, associations and leased sports club canteens.
ShopsBusinesses such as supermarkets, department stores, self-service stores, off-licences, pharmacies, garden centres, petrol stations, drugstores, hairdressers, beauticians and other shops.
WorkplacesThis includes offices, factories, workshops, warehouses, business premises, reception areas, company restaurants and recreation rooms.
Online RadioCompanies and individuals with an online radio station.
OtherAll businesses which do not fall under the other options. If you are not sure which one covers your business, please contact us.
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