Business Forms

Obtain publishing rights for an original piece of music with this easy-to-use Music Publishing Agreement template for the USA and Canada.

• Transfer of Rights. A composer sells and transfers all of its right and title to an original musical composition (including copyright) to the music publisher, in return for a percentage royalty on the sales of printed sheet music and recordings, licensing fees and performance royalties.
• Changes and Derivations. The publisher has the right to edit, retitle, change and make derivative works of the composition.
• Indemnification. The composer indemnifies the publisher against any copyright infringement claims.
• The template includes a Short Form Copyright Assignment form.
• This Music Publishing Agreement template can be used in either the United States or Canada.

Music publishers can appoint agents in foreign markets with this Music Publishing Foreign Agency Agreement.

• The foreign agent agrees to act as the publisher's representative in foreign markets, to promote and market music (or musical recordings), negotiate deals and grant sub-publishing rights to third parties within such foreign markets.
• The agent will be paid a commission based on a percentage of sales and licensing fees received by the publisher.
• This is a generic legal form which is not specific to the laws of any country or region.
• The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your exact needs.

Appoint sub-publishers who will distribute, market and sell music in a defined territory for a publisher with this Music Sub-Publishing Agreement template.

• The sub-publisher will have certain synchronization, mechanical and performance rights to the music only inside of the territory, for instance, synchronization rights for motion pictures made within the territory.
• The music 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 music publisher's share of performance and broadcasting fees are credited and paid to the publisher.
• The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your needs.
• This is a generic legal form which can be used in most countries and regions.

Prepare a Production Budget Summary for shooting a music video with this 8-page worksheet template, which contains sections for:

• above the line expenses (story and music rights, producer, director, cast, miscellaneous expenses);
• production expenses (production staff, camera, set design, construction, striking, set operations, electrical, set dressing, props, visual and special effects, make-up, hair, wardrobe, locations, transportation, atmosphere, tests);
• post production expenses (picture editing, sound editing, lab, music).

The Music Video Production Budget Summary is set up in MS Excel to calculate your totals when you enter the figures. Fast, easy to use - download it for your next video shoot.

If you manage bands, musicians and performing artists in Canada, download this Musical Artist Management Agreement template.

• As the artist's manager you will not only represent the artist, you will also offer advice, guidance, business expertise, and promotional services.
• Your job is to supervise and guide the artist's career and professional development.
• In return for management services, you receive a percentage of the artist's gross earnings.
• You will be the artist's sole manager, but you're not bound to provide management services exclusively to the artist. You can also manage other artists, as you see fit.
• This legal contract form is a downloadable template which is customizable, reusable and much cheaper than a lawyer.
• Intended for use only in Canada.

Provide management services to bands and musicians under the provisions of this Musical Artist Management Agreement for USA talent managers.

• The manager will provide a full range of management and promotional services, career advice, professional guidance and business acumen.
• In return for the services, the manager will receive a percentage of the musician's gross earnings.
• If the musician incorporates a company to run the business through, the manager will also be entitled to shares in the company.
• The contract is exclusive to the artist (i.e. the artist will not have anyone else managing his/her affairs), but the manager is at liberty to provide the same or similar services to other performers.
• The musician appoints the manager as its attorney-in-fact to sign contracts on its behalf.
• You can make additions, deletions or changes to this template to make it a perfect fit with your business and services.
• Intended to be used in the United States.

Record producers, obtain a release from an artist to use their likeness in connection with promotion of a recording with this Musical Artist Release Form.

• The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the right to use the image and likeness of the artist for purposes of advertising and promoting recordings containing a performance by the artist as a musician or vocalist.
• The artist agrees not to make any claim against the record company for any reason, including invasion of privacy.
• The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
• This is a reusable and editable release form. Buy, download, use it as often as you need to.

Obtain a release from a musician or vocalist whose performance is contained on a master recording with this Musical Artist Release of Performance on Masters.

• The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the perpetual right to use the masters in any manner they see fit.
• The artist waives the right to any claims for payment or royalties with respect to the musical performance(s) contained in the masters.
• The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
• This is a generic release form which is not country-specific and can be used by record producers anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.

The Musician Release Form should be signed by each musician, composer, arranger or conductor involved in creating the musical score for a motion picture or television production.

• The musician grants the producers the right to record the musician's work for the production.
• The producers also have a continuing right in perpetuity to use and reproduce the recordings in any way that is connected with the production.
• Digital forms can be re-used as often as required. Print them off as blank forms to be filled in by hand, or personalize each copy for the individual signing it.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This Release can be used in many jurisdictions.

Whether you're selling or buying a business, you can protect yourself against claims by the other party in the transaction with this Mutual Release for Asset Purchase and Sale.

• The Release must be signed by both the purchaser and the seller.
• Each party releases the other party from claims or demands with respect to the transaction.
• This is a generic legal form which can be used anywhere.
• In today's world, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Buy and download the Mutual Release for Asset Purchase and Sale before you sign on the dotted line.