How To Set Up A Publishing Company For Music In 2025 | Do I Need A Music Publishing Company?

from Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle · host Top Music Attorney

#StartAPublishingCompany #MusicPublishingExplained #DoINeedAPublishingCompany How To PROFIT From Your Publishing Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiM2jQDHgow&t=163s 🟡Ready to become your own record label? Get started now!: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel In this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle simplifies the intricacies of music publishing, shedding light on topics such as composition, sound recordings, royalties, and how to set up your own publishing company for music in 2025? From registering with performance rights organizations (PROs) like BMI and ASCAP to setting up your own publishing company, Miss Krystle provides invaluable insights and practical tips for songwriters at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this video is essential viewing for anyone looking to succeed in the music business. Don't miss out on your chance to slay the industry and claim what's rightfully yours! Tune in now and take the first step towards mastering the world of music publishing 0:00 Coming Up 00:14 Introduction 00:24 What Publishing Is Not 00:34 What Is Publishing & How To Set Up Your Own Company 00:59 Creating A Composition 01:31 Composition (Publishing) vs. Master (Sound Recording) 02:11 Monetizing Compositions 03:42 Publisher's/Writer's Share of Publishing 04:41 Registering On Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) 05:41 How To Set Up A Publishing Company 05:51 Publishing Company As A Sole Proprietor 06:10 Corporation vs. LLC 06:28 Setting Up An LLC 07:17 LLC Under DBA (Doing Business As) 07:52 LLC Benefits 08:41 Registering Copyrights 09:08 Should You Set Up An LLC To Collect Publishing? 10:37 Mechanical Licensing Collective 10:50 Songtrust 11:09 Conclusion Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Links: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/links Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY: Dukes Up Records THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY: That Orko

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#StartAPublishingCompany #MusicPublishingExplained #DoINeedAPublishingCompanyHow To PROFIT From Your Publishing Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiM2jQDHgow&t=163s🟡Ready to become your own record label? Get started now!:https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabelIn this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle simplifies the intricacies of music publishing, shedding light on topics such as composition, sound recordings, royalties, and how to set up your own publishing company for music in 2025? From registering with performance rights organizations (PROs) like BMI and ASCAP to setting up your own publishing company, Miss Krystle provides invaluable insights and practical tips for songwriters at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this video is essential viewing for anyone looking to succeed in the music business. Don't miss out on your chance to slay the industry and claim what's rightfully yours! Tune in now and take the first step towards mastering the world of music publishing 0:00 Coming Up00:14 Introduction00:24 What Publishing Is Not00:34 What Is Publishing & How To Set Up Your Own Company00:59 Creating A Composition01:31 Composition (Publishing) vs. Master (Sound Recording)02:11 Monetizing Compositions03:42 Publisher's/Writer's Share of Publishing04:41 Registering On Performance Rights Organizations (PROs)05:41 How To Set Up A Publishing Company05:51 Publishing Company As A Sole Proprietor06:10 Corporation vs. LLC06:28 Setting Up An LLC07:17 LLC Under DBA (Doing Business As)07:52 LLC Benefits08:41 Registering Copyrights09:08 Should You Set Up An LLC To Collect Publishing?10:37 Mechanical Licensing Collective10:50 Songtrust11:09 Conclusion Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🟡Become Your Own Record Label:https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALSLinks: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/linksWebsite: https://topmusicattorney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorneyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALSWebsite: http://www.misskrystle.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystleliveTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystleliveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystleliveWebsite: http://www.mi