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SWC – What do I do each month
These are for use by Small Webcasters as defined at 74 Fed. Reg. 9,293 at 9,306 (Mar. 3, 2009), beginning on page 9,302.
(If you are a Microcaster, please visit the Microcaster category instead.)
In order to be eligible for Small Webcaster rates and terms, a licensee must have timely submitted a 2012 Notice of Election for Small Webcasters.
2012 RATE: The greater of 10% of Gross Revenues (12% of Gross Revenues greater than $250,000) or 7% of Expenses.
2012 MINIMUM FEE: $2,000 ($5,000 if Gross Revenues expected to be greater than $50,000), due January 31, recoupable toward monthly liability.
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- SMALL WEBCASTER (WSA) MINIMUM FEE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FORM: (Excel) NOTE: Services beginning on or after February 1 should not use this form, and instead account for any owed minimum fees using the monthly liability form.
- SMALL WEBCASTER (WSA) MONTHLY LIABILITY SOA FORM: (Excel)
These forms are due within 45 days of the end of each month, even if a service does not owe a payment for that month. - 2012 SMALL WEBCASTER (WSA) NOTICE OF ELECTION FORM (PDF)
In order to operate as a Small Webcaster in 2012, a Licensee must have submitted a fully completed and signed copy of this Notice of Election (1) within 45 days of the end of the month in which the Licensee began making digital audio transmissions, or (2) by January 31, 2012, whichever date is later.
REPORTS OF USE: Due monthly, via electronic submission (via FTP or e-mail). Standard Requirements. Important exceptions listed at Appendix C, Article 6(b), on page 9,305. (SoundExchange will accept reports of use under the standard requirements, if it is more convenient for the Small Webcaster to submit it under that format.)
NOTICE OF USE: As a reminder, all services operating under statutory licensing must file a Notice of Use form with the Copyright Royalty Board before beginning operation (this only needs to be done once, if beginning on or after July 2004). If you have not already done so, or need to amend a previous submission, please send a check or money order for $25 along with this form to the Copyright Royalty board directly.
SO… TO REVIEW:
(1) Make sure that you have submitted the Notice of Use (plus $25, if filing new) to the Copyright Royalty Board. (This is not annual; it is only required once.)
(2) Send the Notice of Election and the annual minimum fee of $2,000 (or, $5,000) prior to Janaury 31, 2012 (or, if starting on or after 2/1, with your first month’s statement of account form; see (3) below…). Do not forget to sign and complete both forms.
(3) Send SoundExchange a signed and completed statement of account each month (within 45 days of the end of the month), accompanied by a payment if the form indicates one is owed. (If no payment is owed, a signed copy of the complete form may be e-mailed to royaltyadministration@soundexchange.com.)
(4) Send SoundExchange a report of use each month, via FTP or via e-mail to reports@soundexchange.com.
Questions? l&e@soundexchange.com
