Music copyright laws by country: the 2026 map

TL;DR

TL;DR: even with SIAE/GEMA/SACEM/SGAE/PRS/ASCAP in play, the model that truly protects you is a buyout. Below: the country framework and what ownership changes.

The details that matter

• •PROs (SIAE, GEMA, SACEM, SGAE, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, РАО) manage public performance rights.
• •A buyout covers master and composition use — and often removes the PRO obligation when the track isn’t registered with them.
• •Each country has its own exemptions, thresholds and rules.
• •Sonify Music keeps its catalog off PROs — zero ambiguity.
• •The PDF certificate is accepted everywhere as proof of ownership.

What the sources say

Sources like <a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PRS for Music</a> and <a href="https://www.billboard.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Billboard</a> confirm the same direction: a brand’s real music value lies in documented ownership, not temporary access.

The Sonify Music way

To test it now you can <a href="/en#featured-tracks">open the home</a>: 12 featured tracks play in full for free. When one clicks, <a href="/en/pricing">see the buyout price</a> and complete the buyout in a few clicks; you can always <a href="/en/verify">verify a certificate</a> to check any existing license. Want the model in depth? <a href="/en/blog/perche-comprare-musica-meglio-che-affittarla">read more on the Sonify Music buyout model</a>.

To dig into specific genre or mood picks, <a href="/en/catalog">browse the catalog</a> with the built-in filters.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Music copyright laws by country: the 2026 map" a legal solution?

Yes. A Sonify Music buyout comes with a named PDF certificate that proves ownership and grants worldwide commercial use.

How much does it cost?

A buyout costs €29.90 once — no monthly fees, no expiry date.

Can I reuse the track in multiple projects?

Yes. Once you buy out, the track is yours: YouTube, ads, Reels, podcasts, apps and physical stores — no channel or country limits.

Ready to own your track?

Whenever you’re ready, <a href="/en/pricing">see the buyout price</a>: pick a track from the Sonify Music catalog and take it home forever with one €29.90 payment.