Music Licensing in Denmark: Complete Guide
Businesses in Denmark playing recorded music publicly must obtain a licence from KODA and Gramex. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with KODA and Gramex — venues using it are not invoiced by these organisations.
Collecting Societies
Businesses in Denmark require separate licences from KODA and Gramex. Both licences are required for full compliance.
- KODA — KODAcomposition
- Gramex — Gramex Denmarkneighbouring
Streaming Service Legality in Denmark
| Service | Legal for business use? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | No | Spotify Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| Apple Music | No | Apple Music Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| YouTube Music | No | YouTube Music Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| Amazon Music | No | Amazon Music Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| Tidal | No | Tidal Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| Deezer | No | Deezer Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
| SoundCloud | No | SoundCloud Terms of Service restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes. |
Royalty-Free Alternatives
Track Studios' AI-generated catalog is not registered with KODA and Gramex. Venues in Denmark using Track Studios' included catalog are not invoiced by either organisation. The Track Studios subscription (€25/month per location) replaces all KODA and Gramex fees for the included music.
Start free trial — no KODA or Gramex invoicesFrequently Asked Questions
- What collecting societies operate in Denmark?
- Denmark has 2 collecting societies: KODA and Gramex. Both licences are required for full compliance.
- Do businesses in Denmark need a music licence?
- Yes. Any business in Denmark playing recorded music in a public-facing space must hold a licence from KODA and Gramex. This applies regardless of what service you use to play the music — including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or internet radio. The only exception is using music that is not registered with these societies, such as Track Studios' AI-generated catalog.
- Can businesses in Denmark use Spotify legally?
- No. Spotify's Terms of Service (§1.2) restrict use to "personal, non-commercial purposes." Playing Spotify in a Denmark business violates these terms and may also trigger claims from KODA and Gramex. Spotify for Business was discontinued in 2019.
- How can a business in Denmark avoid KODA and Gramex fees?
- Use music that is not registered with KODA and Gramex. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with KODA and Gramex — venues in Denmark using the included catalog are not invoiced by these organisations.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01