MÜST
Music Copyright Society of Chinese Taipei
The performance rights organization that collects royalties in Taiwan.
About MÜST
MÜST is the Music Copyright Society of Chinese Taipei, Taiwan's performance rights organization. It licenses public performance and broadcast use of music in Taiwan on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
Taiwan has historically been the center of Mandopop production, and remains a meaningful music market in its own right with strong broadcasting, an active live scene, and high streaming adoption. MÜST is a key society for any songwriter whose work touches the Mandopop ecosystem.
For international songwriters whose music earns in Taiwan, MÜST is the route through which compositional performance royalties are collected and distributed.
How MÜST works
Taiwan market coverage
MÜST licenses public performance and broadcast use of music throughout Taiwan.
What it collects
Broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
MÜST distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International reach
Reciprocal agreements connect MÜST to sister societies across Asia-Pacific and worldwide.
Why MÜST matters for songwriters
MÜST collects performance royalties in Taiwan. Without a direct registration, money earned there reaches songwriters abroad through agreements between societies, which can add 12+ months of delay.
Frequently asked questions about MÜST
What information helps identify my songs at MÜST?
Keep your song titles, songwriter names, agreed ownership splits, and existing society identifiers consistent. Include recording and release details where available. If you already have a MÜST work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
What does MÜST cover?
MÜST is Taiwan's PRO, licensing public performance and broadcast use of music within Taiwan.
How can my publishing administrator help me collect from MÜST?
A publishing administrator like JukeHouse can register your works directly with MÜST, ensuring Taiwanese royalties are routed to you rather than relying solely on reciprocal pools.
Collect what your songs earn in Taiwan.
JukeHouse registers your songs directly with MÜST and 60+ other collection societies worldwide.