BMI represents more than 1.3 million songwriters, composers, and publishers with over 20.6 million musical works.
How many digits is a BMI IPI number?
An Interested Party Information (IPI) number is a unique, international identification number, usually 9–11 digits long. IPIs are assigned to songwriters, composers and music publishers.
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How long does it take to get a BMI account?
« Back to FAQs How long does it take for an Online Work Registration to be processed? The majority of songs registered online will appear in your Online Services Catalog and in Songview within 24 hours. Work registrations that require additional research may take up to 7 business days to become visible online.
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Do I need a publisher account for BMI?
At BMI, you need not affiliate a publishing entity in order to receive publishing shares, as we pay all royalties (writer and publisher) to the composer on any self-published works.
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How much is a BMI account?
Unlike some performing rights organizations, joining BMI as a songwriter or composer is free. There are no fees or annual dues of any kind for songwriters and composers.
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What does BMI do?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person's weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet). A high BMI can indicate high body fatness. BMI screens for weight categories that may lead to health problems, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual.
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How do I find my BMI account?
- BMI Contracts available through online services.
- BMI Royalty Statement.
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Do you get paid through BMI?
Yes, you can register with Payoneer and use the USD banking information they provide to set up direct deposit through your BMI Online Services account. Royalty payments of $2.00 and above will be paid to your Payoneer account.
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Does BMI have IPI numbers?
You can find your IPI number by logging into Online Services and selecting “IPI Number” from the Applications menu on the left side of the page. If you only have one BMI account, you will be taken directly to your IPI information.
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How many digits is a BMI account number?
They assign two numbers to writers – an account number and an identification number (CAE/IPI #). The account number is 6 digits and no one has ever asked for that.
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How do I find my BMI music number?
- BMI Contracts available through online services.
- BMI Royalty Statement.
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Why do I have 2 IPI numbers?
If you write using a pseudonym, you may end up with two IPI numbers: an IPI name number and an IPI base number. The name number is the code for a name or pseudonym related to an entity.
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How long does it take to get IPI BMI?
How do I get an IPI number? An IPI number is generally assigned within five business days after you join ASCAP. Once it's assigned, you will find it listed in your Member Access account.
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How do you become a BMI member?
It's easy! Just go to BMI or ASCAP's respective websites, submit an application, then pay the membership fee and you're in!
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How much does it cost to be a member of BMI?
Unlike some performing rights organizations, joining BMI as a songwriter or composer is free. There are no fees or annual dues of any kind for songwriters and composers.
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Do I need to join BMI as a songwriter or publisher?
Joining BMI is an important early step in an aspiring songwriter, composer and/or artist's career. If you have written at least one musical composition, either by yourself or with others, and the composition is currently being performed or is likely to be performed soon, you should join BMI.
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How do I register as a BMI publisher?
Applications can be completed online. There is a $150 fee for solely owned publishing companies to affiliate; $250 for partnerships, corporations, and limited-liability companies. There is no fee to affiliate with BMI as a writer.
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Is Distrokid a publisher for BMI?
We do not register your music BMI or ASCAP. You also don't have to after you distribute your music through us.
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How much is publishing with BMI?
Songwriters can join BMI for free, while individual publishers must pay $150 and publishing companies must pay $250. Membership with BMI comes with a number of benefits, including: Songwriting camps and workshops for musicians. Membership discount to BMI affiliates.
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