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.

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