What Are Music Services Fees for YouTube Content ID?
Music Services charges an administration fee of 20% of royalties collected.
How the Fee Works- It is a percentage of what we collect, not a flat charge. If we collect nothing, you owe nothing.
- It is deducted before payment. You receive the remaining 80% of collected royalties.
- There are no upfront costs to register your catalog.
What the Fee Cover
The administration fee covers the work of identifying, claiming, and collecting your royalties, including:
- Registering your content with digital platforms and Content ID
- Monitoring for uses of your music across covered platforms
- Placing and managing claims
- Tracking and resolving conflicts through our dedicated conflicts team
- Royalty processing, statements, and payment