Collecting publishing royalties with MCPS

The MCPS registration route

MCPS concerns copying and reproduction of the composition, not simply the number of public performances. Determine whether you or your publisher administer these rights before joining. Register work ownership consistently with any PRS registration.

• TerritoryUnited Kingdom membership route.Source: PRS and MCPS membership fees. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• RightsReproduction/mechanical rights in compositions.Source: PRS and MCPS membership fees. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• PRS relationshipPerformance rights are handled separately through PRS.Source: PRS and MCPS membership fees. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• MCPS writer joining fee£100 one-time, separate from PRS membership.Source: PRS and MCPS membership fees. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• MCPS publisher joining fee£400 one-time, separate from the £400 PRS publisher joining fee.Source: PRS and MCPS membership fees. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Publisher eligibilityMust represent at least 15 works by at least two different writers.Source: PRS publisher joining criteria. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official

Prepare the ownership information first

Agree the composition shares in writing. Keep writer names, IPI numbers, publisher identities, song titles and recording identifiers consistent. A producer credit establishes a creative role, not a particular royalty percentage. Check existing administration agreements before assigning collection rights again.

What distribution does not do

Master recording distribution, composition administration and performance affiliation are separate services. Dreamhause's optional publishing administration is US$65.00 one-time, with 85/15 on publishing royalties and 60/40 on sync. It is not included in the US$9.00 annual distribution fee. Eligibility and society membership requirements still apply.

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Learn

• How to register publishing royalties

• What is a PRO?

• Publishing for beat producers

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