Your step-by-step roadmap to sync licensing readiness.

Business Setup

• ☐ Form LLC for music business
• ☐ Get EIN from IRS (free)
• ☐ Open business bank account
• ☐ Register with one PRO (ASCAP or BMI)
• ☐ Sign up for publishing administration
• ☐ Register copyrights for catalog
• ☐ Register with The MLC and SoundExchange

Music Preparation

• ☐ Create instrumental versions of all songs
• ☐ Create clean (radio edit) versions if needed
• ☐ Create 30-second and 60-second edits
• ☐ Embed proper metadata in all files
• ☐ Document all splits with collaborators
• ☐ Get work-for-hire agreements from session players

Organization Setup