SAYCO
Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Colombia
The performance rights organization that collects royalties in Colombia.
About SAYCO
SAYCO is Colombia's society of authors and composers, serving songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It administers performance rights for compositions used across the country.
Colombia is one of the fastest-growing music markets in Latin America. Reggaeton, urbano, vallenato, and global pop all generate substantial streaming and broadcast volumes that flow through SAYCO. Colombian artists are now among the most-streamed in the world, raising the strategic importance of timely Colombian collection.
For songwriters whose music earns in Colombia, SAYCO is the route through which broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties are collected and distributed.
How SAYCO works
Colombian market coverage
SAYCO licenses public performance and broadcast use of music throughout Colombia.
What it collects
Broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
SAYCO distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International reach
Reciprocal agreements connect SAYCO to sister societies across Latin America and worldwide.
Why SAYCO matters for songwriters
SAYCO collects performance royalties in Colombia. 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 SAYCO
What information helps identify my songs at SAYCO?
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 SAYCO work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
What does SAYCO cover?
SAYCO is Colombia's PRO and licenses public performance, broadcast, and digital uses of music in Colombia.
How can my publishing administrator collect from SAYCO?
Check the rights and territories covered by your existing agreements first. A publishing administrator can register your share of a song and follow up on royalties at SAYCO. Direct registration does not guarantee a particular payment date; society processing and reporting still determine when income arrives.
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