International
GEMA’s repertoire is used throughout the world. To make sure that our members receive remuneration for use of their music abroad, too, GEMA is linked with other collecting societies outside Germany in a network of so-called bilateral agreements, ensuring that rights on either side are both granted and exercised. Thanks to these, as a member you will receive payouts via GEMA for the use of your works outside Germany. To find out how we distribute licensing income in this area, see International.
This is how distribution works in the international categories
Licensing of online usage in the USA (The MLC)
You can find information about this in the associated overview.
Information about our distribution of international income
Payouts 2023
Payouts as of 1 October 2023
Payouts as of 1 July 2023
Payouts as of 1 April 2023
Payouts as of 1 January 2023
Payouts 2022
Payouts as of 1 October 2022
Payouts as of 1 July 2022
Payouts as of 1 April 2022
Payouts as of 1 January 2022
Payouts 2021
Payouts as of 1 October 2021
Payouts as of 1 July 2021
Payouts as of 1 April 2021
Payouts 2020
Payouts as of 1 April 2020 - 1 January 2021
The money received from international CMOs will be paid out on an ongoing basis on the first day of each quarter.
Depending on the country in question, the payout cycles differ - they are shown in our list of countries.
