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For composers, lyricists and music publishers. GEMA membership has many advantages. We answer the most frequently asked questions here.

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Already a member

  • Will I get an IPI number? And where can I find it?
  • I have transferred my residence abroad. Can I remain a GEMA member and which changes will affect me?
  • I wish to terminate my GEMA membership – what do I have to observe?
  • May I receive my correspondence in English?
  • What forms of membership are there?
  • Which are the most important usage categories?
  • How are collections from rights management distributed?
  • What do I need which number for?

Become a member

  • When does my membership start?
  • I have submitted a membership application. How long does it take to be processed? Do I get a provisional membership number?
  • Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
  • When does GEMA membership make sense for me?
  • Why do we speak about GEMA members?
  • Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
  • Who can become a GEMA member?
  • Are my works protected by a GEMA membership?
  • How does GEMA membership come about?

General Assembly

  • What is the General Assembly and what is the general sequence of events?
  • What is a delegate member and what are its duties?
  • Where and when does the General Assembly take place?

Membership fee

  • What does a GEMA membership cost?
  • Welchen Vorteil hat es, die Aufnahmegebühr und/oder den ersten Mitgliedsbeitrag per Einzugsverfahren zu bezahlen?
  • Wenn ich das SEPA-Mandat im Aufnahmeprozess erteile, werden dann auch künftige GEMA Mitgliedsbeiträge eingezogen?
  • How do I pay the membership fee? Will it be debited from my bank account?

Pseudonyms

  • I wish to register one/several pseudonyms. How do I do this?
  • What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?

Authorisation

  • Issue an authorisation/power of attorney

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