ZAiKS
Society of Authors ZAiKS
The performance & mechanical responsible for collecting royalties in Poland.
About ZAiKS
ZAiKS is Poland's author society for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Founded in 1918, it is one of the oldest collective management organizations in Europe, and administers both performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Poland.
Poland is the largest music market in Central Europe and one of the fastest-growing in the EU for streaming. Strong public broadcasting, a thriving live scene, and rapid digital adoption all generate substantial royalty volumes that flow through ZAiKS.
For songwriters whose music earns in Poland, ZAiKS is the route through which broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties are collected and distributed.
How ZAiKS works
Polish Market Coverage
ZAiKS licenses public performance and mechanical reproduction of music throughout Poland.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
ZAiKS distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through its reciprocal network.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect ZAiKS to sister societies worldwide, well beyond Central Europe.
Why ZAiKS matters for songwriters
Poland is served by ZAiKS 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 ZAiKS
What information helps identify my songs at ZAiKS?
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 ZAiKS work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
What does ZAiKS cover?
ZAiKS administers performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Poland, including radio, TV, streaming, public performance, and physical reproduction.
Can my publishing admin register works directly with ZAiKS?
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 ZAiKS. Direct registration does not guarantee a particular payment date; society processing and reporting still determine when income arrives.
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