Music publishers, use this ready-made template Sub-Publishing Agreement to appoint distributors (sub-publishers) who will publish, market and sell the music within a defined territory. Provisions of the Agreement include:

• The sub-publisher will have certain synchronization, mechanical and performance rights to the music within the territory only, for instance, synch rights for motion pictures made within the territory.


• The publisher reserves all rights in the music and all copyright for all areas outside of the territory.


• The sub-publisher is responsible for registering the work with the performing rights societies in the territory so that the publisher's share of performance and broadcasting fees are credited and paid to the publisher.

This generic music sub-publishing agreement is in MS Word format, and is fully editable to meet your needs. Buy the form once, it's yours to use as often as required.