Music Licensing in Sweden: Complete Guide
Businesses in Sweden playing recorded music in public spaces must obtain a licence from STIM (compositions) and SAMI (recordings). Both can be licensed via the joint STIM/SAMI webshop. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with STIM or SAMI — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced by either organisation.
Collecting Societies
Businesses in Sweden can obtain a combined music licence through STIM/SAMI Webshop (STIM and SAMI), which covers both composition and recording rights in a single payment.
- STIM — STIMcomposition
- SAMI — SAMIneighbouring
Combined licence: STIM/SAMI Webshop (apply here)
Streaming Service Legality in Sweden
| 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 STIM and SAMI. Venues in Sweden using Track Studios' included catalog are not invoiced by either organisation. The Track Studios subscription (€25/month per location) replaces all STIM and SAMI fees for the included music.
Start free trial — no STIM or SAMI invoicesRecent Change
2024-01-01: STIM and SAMI moved to a single joint webshop for business licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What collecting societies operate in Sweden?
- Businesses in Sweden playing recorded music in public spaces must obtain a licence from STIM (compositions) and SAMI (recordings). Both can be licensed via the joint STIM/SAMI webshop. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with STIM or SAMI — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced by either organisation.
- Do businesses in Sweden need a music licence?
- Yes. Any business in Sweden playing recorded music in a public-facing space must hold a licence from STIM and SAMI. 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 Sweden use Spotify legally?
- No. Spotify's Terms of Service (§1.2) restrict use to "personal, non-commercial purposes." Playing Spotify in a Sweden business violates these terms and may also trigger claims from STIM and SAMI. Spotify for Business was discontinued in 2019.
- How can a business in Sweden avoid STIM and SAMI fees?
- Use music that is not registered with STIM and SAMI. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with STIM and SAMI — venues in Sweden using the included catalog are not invoiced by these organisations.
- Has music licensing changed recently in Sweden?
- Yes. As of 2024-01-01: STIM and SAMI moved to a single joint webshop for business licensing.