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Documents you need now

01

  • Recording Artist Agreement (Indie Label)

    Term, territory, royalty, options, drafted for indie deals.

  • Songwriter Split Sheet

    Document writer splits the moment the session ends.

  • Producer Agreement (Royalty-Based)

    Points, advances, credit, sample warranties.

Next 90 days

02
  1. 01

    Lock your splits in writing for every session, even with people you trust.

  2. 02

    Register with a PRO and confirm publishing administration is set up.

  3. 03

    Form an LLC and move income through a separate business account.

  4. 04

    Audit your active contracts for term, options, and reversion language.

When to bring in counsel

03

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