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How to Register a Music Publishing Company
Music Business11 min read

How to Register a Music Publishing Company

Setting up your own music publishing company lets you collect the publisher's share of royalties that would otherwise go unclaimed. This guide explains what a publishing company does, how to register one, and what to do once it is set up.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Apr 16, 2026
What Is a Co-Publishing Deal and Is It Worth It?
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What Is a Co-Publishing Deal and Is It Worth It?

A co-publishing deal splits the publisher's share of your songwriting income with a music publisher in exchange for an advance, administration, and creative services. This guide explains how co-pub deals work, what you keep and what you give up, and how to decide if one is right for you.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Mar 5, 2026
How to Dispute Royalty Payments as an Independent Artist
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How to Dispute Royalty Payments as an Independent Artist

Missing royalties are more common than most artists realize. This guide explains why payments go wrong, how to audit your royalty statements, and the exact steps to dispute underpayments with distributors, PROs, and publishers.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Mar 4, 2026
What Is a Music Advance and Do You Have to Pay It Back?
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What Is a Music Advance and Do You Have to Pay It Back?

A music advance is not a loan, but it is not free money either. This guide explains how advances work, what recoupment means, the difference between label and publishing advances, and how to think about whether an advance makes sense for your career.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Mar 4, 2026
Music Copyright Basics: How to Protect Your Work as an Independent Artist
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Music Copyright Basics: How to Protect Your Work as an Independent Artist

Understanding music copyright is essential for every artist. This guide covers what copyright protects, how registration works, fair use, sampling rules, and how to enforce your rights.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Feb 17, 2026
Music Contracts 101: What Every Artist Needs to Know Before Signing
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Music Contracts 101: What Every Artist Needs to Know Before Signing

Signing a music contract without understanding it can cost you rights, royalties, and years of your career. This guide explains the key contract types, red flags, essential terms, and when you need a lawyer.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Feb 14, 2026
Mechanical Royalties Explained: How to Collect What You Are Owed
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Mechanical Royalties Explained: How to Collect What You Are Owed

Everything independent artists need to know about mechanical royalties in 2026. Learn what they are, how rates work, the role of the MLC and Harry Fox Agency, and step-by-step instructions to collect every penny.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Feb 3, 2026
Music Publishing Explained: A Complete Guide to Publishing Royalties
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Music Publishing Explained: A Complete Guide to Publishing Royalties

Understand how music publishing works, the difference between mechanical and performance royalties, types of publishing deals, and how to collect every penny you are owed as a songwriter. Includes real numbers and actionable registration steps.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Jan 19, 2026
How to Clear Samples in Music
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How to Clear Samples in Music

How to clear samples. Avoid legal strikes and royalty loss by mastering the step-by-step process of securing sample permissions.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Jan 14, 2026
How Does a Music Publishing Deal Work?
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How Does a Music Publishing Deal Work?

A complete guide to music publishing deals, royalty splits, songwriter rights, and how publishing income works for artists and creators.

Tools 4 Music Staff•Jan 10, 2026

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