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