How is GEMA organised?

false GEMA actually “is” its members. As a consequence, our most important body is the General Assembly of members. It usually takes place once a year, and takes turns between Berlin and Munich....

Why do I not see my contract in the Online Portal?

Your contract will not appear on the GEMA online portal if you have not yet linked your customer number to your account. You can do this yourself: log in with your email address and password, and...

I need an additional invoice copy. How can I request one?

You can request a copy of your invoice on the GEMA online portal: Log in or sign up, and link your profile to your GEMA customer account.  In the “My Area” menu, select the “My Invoices” service. ...

Issue an authorisation/power of attorney

You are a GEMA member and wish to authorise someone to represent you vis-a-vis GEMA? Please use the GEMA power of attorney for members. GEMA power of attorney for members (for creators and music...

How do I register on the GEMA online portal?

false false You can access the Online Portal under the link portal.gema.de. You can register for the Online Portal with these two simple steps: After clicking on Login/Register, you can log in...

Where do I find the form to grant an authorisation or power of attorney?

Are you a GEMA customer and would like to authorise someone? Then please use our form for customers. Go to the My details under My area. Click on the My granted authorisations tab. Here you can...

Which partner offers do GEMA members benefit from?

GEMA offers its members partnership programmes in three areas: Discounts on online tools to support operational activities, ticket discounts for music festivals or trade fairs, and useful services...

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GEMA Charts Bestseller 2024 Die „GEMA Bestseller“ des vergangenen Jahres sind die meistgenutzten Werke in den Kategorien Live (U- & E-Musik), Radio (Hörfunk), Musik- und Videostreaming sowie...

What should I do if a publishing employee has left the company but still has access to the portal?

As a publishing house, you must immediately notify us by email at mitgliederservice@gema.de of any former employees who have access to the GEMA online portal, as online access is personalised and...

How do I pay the membership fee? Will it be debited from my bank account?

From the second year onwards, the membership fee is automatically deducted from your royalties at the end of the year, provided you have not issued us with a SEPA direct debit mandate for the...

What is a pseudonym and what is the difference to a stage name?

The difference: Pseudonym and stage name false false A Pseudonym is a name that you as an author can use for your public appearance and for registering your works with us. In that case, it is,...

What is a sound file and when should I upload it?

Sound files and what GEMA needs them for Here, GEMA members can find out what a sound file is and in which cases they need to upload a sound file in the GEMA Online Portal. A sound file consists...

If I am a reprint arranger or a reprint publisher, do I automatically participate in GEMA pay-outs?

If you are a reprint publisher who has been authorised by the original or sub-publisher, you can distribute the work in your own print edition. You therefore benefit from the paper business but you...

What do I have to consider when I upload a sound file?

What to consider when uploading GEMA sound files false false A sound file may only contain the recording of one work. Audio files may not contain dialogue, pauses/silence or noises, field...

What do I need which number for?

The membership number is created for each new member as part of the admission procedure and is automatically communicated to the member by the Members & Partners Department at the same time as the...

Why did I not receive any royalties?

This could be due to several reasons: Scenario 1: The payout date for the category hasn’t happened yet Depending on the type of work use (e.g. Live concert, TV broadcast, streaming), there are...

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