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Royalties & Payments

Understanding royalty payments and revenue tracking

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How to Read Your Royalty Statement

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Your monthly royalty statement shows exactly what you earned, where, and from which platform. Here is how to understand every column.

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Royalty Splits: How to Share Your Earnings With Collaborators

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InterSpace lets you automatically share your royalties with producers, co-writers, and collaborators. Here is how splits work and how to set one up.

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Neighboring Rights Royalties: What They Are and How to Collect Them

Neighboring rights are performance royalties earned when your master recording is played on radio, TV, or in public spaces. Here is how InterSpace helps you collect them.

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SoundCloud Monetization: Territories and How Payouts Work

Your music can earn on SoundCloud, but monetization is only available in certain territories. Here is how SoundCloud earnings reach your InterSpace balance.

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How can I request my payable sales?

Step-by-step guide to requesting a royalty payout from your InterSpace Distribution wallet.

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What Is the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)?

The MLC collects mechanical royalties for songwriters from US streaming and downloads. Learn what it pays and how to register.

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Minimum Payment Threshold

InterSpace Distribution has a minimum balance threshold before you can request a payout. Learn what it is and how it works.

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When Do Streams Show in My InterSpace Dashboard?

Streaming numbers appear in your InterSpace dashboard after the first 3 months, and update monthly after that. Here is why, and where to see your streams in real time.

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What Is a Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?

A PRO collects performance royalties for songwriters when their songs are streamed, broadcast, or performed. Learn why you should register.

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How does the "Balance" Tab work?

A guide to understanding your Balance tab — what each section means and how to read your earnings dashboard.

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Master Recordings vs Publishing Rights: The Difference

Your master and your publishing are two separate copyrights that earn money in different ways. Understanding both is key to collecting everything you are owed.

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How TikTok Royalties and Stream Counts Are Calculated

The TikTok number on TikTok's sound page is not the same as your royalty streams. Here is what each number means and how TikTok earnings work.

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Understanding YouTube Content ID Royalties

How YouTube Content ID works, how royalties are earned from YouTube, and how to manage claims.

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Which currency will I receive my royalties?

Royalties on InterSpace Distribution are paid in your local currency. Learn how currency conversion works.

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What Is an IPI / CAE Number?

An IPI (or CAE) number uniquely identifies you as a songwriter or publisher for royalty collection. Here is what it is and where to get one.

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How does the Royalties process work?

InterSpace collects your streaming royalties from every DSP and pays them out to you, minus a plan-based platform fee. Here is the full process, including the fee and payout steps.

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What Is an ISWC (International Standard Work Code)?

An ISWC is a unique identifier for a musical composition, used to track publishing royalties. Learn how it differs from an ISRC.

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Writer's Share vs Publisher's Share: What Is the Difference?

Publishing royalties are split into a writer's share and a publisher's share. Learn what each is and how independent artists can collect both.

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Edit or update payment information

How to add or update your bank account details and payment information on InterSpace Distribution.

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What Is Music Publishing?

Music publishing is the side of the business that manages the song itself, separate from the recording. Learn how it earns money for songwriters.

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