How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?

GEMA royalties for the retail sector are based on the size of the shop premises, the medium used (original CDs, streaming, radio or television broadcasts) and the contract term. The size of the premises is calculated in tiers: up to 100 square metres, up to 200 square metres and other size categories. With an annual contract, the monthly royalty is lower than with a monthly contract, although the annual contract can only be terminated annually.

You can find a clear overview of all the rates in the GEMA rate overview for the retail sector, doctors’ surgeries, hairdressing salons and similar establishments. In addition to the royalty rates for background music, this overview also includes the rates for music on hold, online use (on a limited scale) and for reproduction (e.g. copying original CDs). The fees already include all surcharges from GVL (Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH), VG Wort (Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort) and Corint Media GmbH, for which GEMA handles collection.

To calculate the price applicable to your use and register the music, please use the GEMA price calculator.