On 28 February 2025, the Intellectual Property Agency, in the exercise of its powers under Section 101 (d) of the Copyright Law, and with the consent of the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”), issued a notification regarding the determination of fees for the establishment and renewal of collective management organizations (“CMOs”) for copyright or related rights.

Previously, the MOC issued the “Regulations on the Establishment of a Collective Management Organization for Copyright or Related Rights.“ With the new notification, specific fees have now been established. We have already written an insight on that regulation, which you can review here.

Determination of Fees

Pursuant to Section 8 (i) of the Copyright Law, and with the approval of the Union Government through the Central Committee on Copyright, the applicable fees for applications related to CMOs are as follows:

These fees are subject to periodic review and adjustment as determined by the relevant authorities. For further inquiries regarding the application process, compliance requirements, or regulatory obligations under the Copyright Law, please contact us.

The information provided here is for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Legal advice should be obtained from qualified legal counsel for all specific situations.