How Does the Royalty Process Work?

The royalty reporting system on the platform is divided into two stages: Estimated Sales and Confirmed Sales. Understanding the difference between the two is key to knowing when your earnings will appear in your account.

1. Estimated Sales

Between the 10th and 20th of each month, estimated sales are uploaded to the platform based on preliminary reports sent by DSPs (digital streaming and download platforms) like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and others.

These are projections of your income and do not represent finalized payments yet.

2. Confirmed Sales

Sales become confirmed once the platform receives payment from the DSP. This typically happens between the 20th and 25th of each month.

 Important Notes:

• Confirmed sales are not immediate.

Some DSPs can take up to 60 days to send payment after the initial report, and final sales reports usually arrive with a delay of 45 to 60 days from the billing date.

• This means that from the moment your content is distributed to when earnings show up in your account, it may take between 3 to 4 months.