Gramex — Gramex Finland

Gramex Finland (Gramex) is a neighbouring rights society in finland. Businesses playing music publicly must hold a licence from Gramex. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with Gramex — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced.

Overview

Gramex Finland (Gramex) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1967, it operates in finland and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1967
Type: Neighbouring rights (recordings)
Country: Finland
Website: https://www.gramex.fi

How Gramex Fees Are Calculated

Gramex uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Included in musiikkiluvat.fi): approximately EUR 0–0/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Included in musiikkiluvat.fi`	seats	EUR 0–0/year

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How to Avoid Gramex Fees

Businesses can avoid Gramex fees by using music that is not registered with Gramex. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Gramex or teosto — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gramex Finland (Gramex)?: Gramex Finland (Gramex) is a neighbouring rights society based in finland. Founded in 1967, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an Gramex licence?: If your business plays commercially released music in a public-facing space — restaurant, shop, gym, hotel lobby, etc. — you are legally required to hold an Gramex licence (and a separate licence from teosto). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from Gramex licensing for that music.
How does Gramex calculate its fees?: Gramex calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact Gramex directly for a quote.
Can I avoid Gramex fees legally?: Businesses can avoid Gramex fees by using music that is not registered with Gramex. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Gramex or teosto — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an Gramex licence?: Gramex can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. Gramex employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.