How We Pay Royalties

To BMI Songwriters, Composers, and Publishers:

This section has been designed to compile in a convenient, easy-to-read format most of the information you want to know about the method by which your BMI royalties are calculated and distributed. We also have included information regarding registering your works (“songs”) and services available to you. We trust that you will find it useful and informative. Should you at any time have any questions about the information contained in this handbook, or need clarification, do not hesitate to contact your local BMI Writer/Publisher Relations office for assistance.

Click here to print (in the HTML format presented here) the entire royalty information section that is current as of today.

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF of the royalty information incorporating all changes through Oct. 1, 2009.

Royalty Distribution Dates

BMI makes royalty payments on a quarterly basis.  Mailing dates for distributions through Sept. 2010 are as follows (dates subject to change):

Please note that songwriter/composer and publisher royalty statements are mailed simultaneously.

BMI represents more than 400,000 songwriters, composers, and publishers with more than 6.5 million works.

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