Distribution and payments
We track copying across our licensing schemes, then distribute revenue to rightsholders based on usage data.
How payments work
We collect licensing fees from schools, universities, ITPs, Wānanga, PTEs, businesses, auction houses, and other organisations throughout the year. After deducting operating costs, we distribute the revenue to the rightsholders of the works that have been copied. Payment amounts are based on sampled usage data. Payment reflects copying patterns across the organisations we licence rather than individual transactions.
When you get paid
New Zealand revenue – July/August each year.
Overseas revenue – Twice a year: February and August each year.
Visual arts – Quarterly, from our Auction House Licensing Scheme.
Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society UK (ALCS) – Twice a year: March/April and September/October.
Keeping your details current
Register for MyCopyright to update your contact information, banking details, and work records so we can pay you without delays.
[Link to MyCopyright login]
How distributions are calculated
For blanket licensing schemes, we pool the net funds from each licence category and divide them based on copying records. The more your work is copied, the larger your share of the distribution pool.
For visual arts, overseas revenue, and copyright clearance, we deduct 20% for administration and distribute 80% directly to rightsholders.
We also allocate 2% of blanket licensing revenue to the Cultural Fund and up to 1% to the Legal Reserve Fund.
For detailed information, see our Distribution Policy.
[Link to Distribution Policy PDF]
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