STIM — STIM

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

Overview

STIM (STIM) is a performing rights organisation that licenses the public performance of musical compositions (melodies and lyrics). Founded in 1923, it operates in sweden and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1923
Type: Performing rights (compositions)
Country: Sweden
Website: https://www.stim.se

Combined Licence: STIM/SAMI Webshop

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

How STIM Fees Are Calculated

STIM uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Restaurang & Café): approximately SEK 1800–2800/year; Retail Store (Handel & Butik): approximately SEK 1600–2600/year; Gym (Gym & Fitness): approximately SEK 2400–4000/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Restaurang & Café`	seats	SEK 1,800–2,800/year
Retail Store	`Handel & Butik`	area	SEK 1,600–2,600/year
Gym	`Gym & Fitness`	seats	SEK 2,400–4,000/year
Hotel	`Hotell & Logi`	fixed	SEK 2,000–3,500/year

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How to Avoid STIM Fees

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

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Fees last updated: 2025-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STIM (STIM)?: STIM (STIM) is a performing rights organisation based in sweden. Founded in 1923, it collects fees from businesses that play copyrighted music compositions publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an STIM 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 STIM licence (and a separate licence from sami). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from STIM licensing for that music.
How does STIM calculate its fees?: STIM calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact STIM directly for a quote.
Can I avoid STIM fees legally?: Businesses can avoid STIM fees by using music that is not registered with STIM. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with STIM or sami — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an STIM licence?: STIM can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. STIM employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.