Music Licensing in the Netherlands
Music licensing requirements for businesses in the Netherlands. BUMA/STEMRA rules and EU compliance.
Collecting Society: BUMA
Bureau voor Muziek-Auteursrecht
Music licensing in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, music performing rights are managed by BUMA (Bureau voor Muziek-Auteursrecht). BUMA collects royalties for the public performance of music on behalf of authors and publishers.
Dutch businesses and music licensing
Dutch businesses that play music in public spaces — including shops, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and offices — must obtain a BUMA license.
Simplified compliance with EasyMusicLicense
EasyMusicLicense provides a single EU-wide license that covers your obligations in the Netherlands, so you don't need to deal directly with BUMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BUMA cover all genres of music?
BUMA covers the majority of commercially released music. Our EasyMusicLicense provides access to a curated catalog licensed for commercial background music use.
Get licensed in Netherlands today
One EU-wide license. Under 5 minutes. Instant digital certificate.
Start Free Trial