Teosto — Teosto

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

Overview

Teosto (Teosto) is a performing rights organisation that licenses the public performance of musical compositions (melodies and lyrics). Founded in 1928, it operates in finland and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1928
Type: Performing rights (compositions)
Country: Finland
Website: https://www.teosto.fi

Combined Licence: Musiikkiluvat.fi

Teosto and GRAMEXFI offer the Musiikkiluvat.fi as a single combined licence. Apply for Musiikkiluvat.fi.

How Teosto Fees Are Calculated

Teosto uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Musiikkilupa Ravintola): approximately EUR 220–380/year; Retail Store (Musiikkilupa Kauppa): approximately EUR 180–300/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Musiikkilupa Ravintola`	seats	EUR 220–380/year
Retail Store	`Musiikkilupa Kauppa`	area	EUR 180–300/year

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How to Avoid Teosto Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teosto (Teosto)?: Teosto (Teosto) is a performing rights organisation based in finland. Founded in 1928, it collects fees from businesses that play copyrighted music compositions publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an Teosto 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 Teosto licence (and a separate licence from gramex-fi). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from Teosto licensing for that music.
How does Teosto calculate its fees?: Teosto calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact Teosto directly for a quote.
Can I avoid Teosto fees legally?: Businesses can avoid Teosto fees by using music that is not registered with Teosto. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Teosto or gramex-fi — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an Teosto licence?: Teosto can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. Teosto employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.