Teosto
Finnish Composers' Copyright Society
The performance & mechanical responsible for collecting royalties in Finland.
About Teosto
Teosto is Finland's collective management organization for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It administers both performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Finland.
Finland is a Nordic market with high per-capita streaming spending, robust public broadcasting, and an active live performance scene that punches well above its weight relative to a population of around 5.5 million. Finnish artists have global reach across metal, electronic, and pop genres.
Like its Nordic peers (STIM, KODA, TONO, STEF), Teosto is known for transparent and efficient operations, distributing royalties to members and partner societies on a regular cycle.
How Teosto works
Finnish Market Coverage
Teosto licenses public performance and mechanical reproduction of music throughout Finland.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
Teosto distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through its reciprocal network.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect Teosto to sister societies worldwide, including its Nordic partners.
Why Teosto matters for songwriters
Finland is served by Teosto for performance & mechanical royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements, which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about Teosto
What information helps identify my songs at Teosto?
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 Teosto work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
What does Teosto collect?
Teosto licenses both performance and mechanical reproductions of music in Finland, including broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and physical reproductions.
How long do royalties take to reach me from Teosto?
Timing depends on Teosto processing the registration, matching reported usage, and distributing the income through the collection arrangements for your rights. A registered song does not mean money has arrived. We send monthly statements for the income we receive and pay you once your balance qualifies.
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