SIAE

The Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE) is a non-profit collective management organization in the form of a public economic entity with an associative basis, responsible for protecting intellectual works and managing copyright intermediation in Italy. Today, SIAE is the sixth-largest collecting society in the world in terms of copyright revenue and safeguards the creative work of over 125,000 authors and publishers in the fields of Music, Cinema, Theater, Radio-TV and Online Works, Opera and Ballet, Literary Works, and Visual Arts. It collects and distributes copyright royalties to its registered members based on the use of their works. Additionally, SIAE plays a key role in several organizations that advocate for creators' interests at both the European and international levels. With a strategic plan focused on digital transformation, new skills, and more effective negotiations with major global players, in 2025 SIAE surpassed the one‑billion‑euro revenue threshold, distributing €849 million in royalties to its members while further reducing costs. Average commissions were brought down to 13.7%, reaching 8% for digital and 5% for major live events.