SAMI — SAMI

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

Overview

SAMI (SAMI) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1982, it operates in sweden and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1982
Type: Neighbouring rights (recordings)
Country: Sweden
Website: https://www.sami.se

Combined Licence: STIM/SAMI Webshop

SAMI and STIM offer the STIM/SAMI Webshop as a single combined licence. Apply for STIM/SAMI Webshop.

How SAMI Fees Are Calculated

SAMI uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Included in STIM/SAMI Webshop): approximately SEK 0–0/year; Retail Store (Included in STIM/SAMI Webshop): approximately SEK 0–0/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Included in STIM/SAMI Webshop`	seats	SEK 0–0/year
Retail Store	`Included in STIM/SAMI Webshop`	area	SEK 0–0/year

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How to Avoid SAMI Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMI (SAMI)?: SAMI (SAMI) is a neighbouring rights society based in sweden. Founded in 1982, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an SAMI 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 SAMI licence (and a separate licence from stim). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from SAMI licensing for that music.
How does SAMI calculate its fees?: SAMI calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact SAMI directly for a quote.
Can I avoid SAMI fees legally?: Businesses can avoid SAMI fees by using music that is not registered with SAMI. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with SAMI or stim — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an SAMI licence?: SAMI can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. SAMI employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.