Nordisk Copyright Bureau
FAQ - questions & answers
About joining NCB
- general questions
- WHY joining NCB?
- NCB has concluded agreements with Nordic and Baltic producers of music, and they pay royalties through NCB to composers, songwriters and music publishers for their sale of music on CD, DVD, downloads and other media.
Subsequently NCB pays royalties due to you as a composer, songwriter or publisher member. You need not spend time and energy on collecting royalties from the users of your music. NCB does the work for you. - HOW do I become an NCB member?
- For details please visit [Do you write music?]/[How to become a member].
- Do I need to inform NCB of CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
- If you are a member of a Nordic/Baltic performing rights society you should inform the society in question and our files will be updated automatically.
If you are a direct member of NCB you should always inform NCB. - Are NCB royalties subject to TAXATION?
- NCB does not withhold any tax when paying royalties to you so please contact your local tax authorities for updated information.
- Why do I have to pay NCB for a CD release which I produce myself and which reproduces only MY OWN MUSIC?
- When you sign NCB's membership (or collection) agreement you assign to NCB the right to collect mechanical royalties on your behalf - irrespective of whom the producer is (including yourself).
However, there is an exception to the rule: Read more at [- do you release your own music?]. - WHO OWNS NCB and who gives directions for its work?
- NCB is owned by the Nordic performing rights societies. Directions for NCB's work are given by NCB's Board of Directors together with NCB's Management.
