Performers
You can join PPL as a performer member if you have performed on recorded music represented by PPL that’s been broadcast or played in public (e.g. on radio, TV, in shops, offices, venues, etc.).
Recorded music represented by PPL means sound recordings owned or controlled by PPL recording rightsholder members, or by recording rightsholder collective management organisations (CMOs) with whom we have an agreement to represent their members’ rights in the UK (see the list of countries and CMOs here).
As you may have already seen, you can find more information on joining PPL as a performer here, including the international service you may use.
What you will need to join PPL as a performer member
You will need to provide and upload the following information and supporting documents as part of your registration:
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Bank details
- Tax information – including your tax identification number, which for UK tax residents would be your National Insurance number or Unique Taxpayer Reference number.
If you are giving us an international performer mandate, your registration form will have to be executed as a deed, so you will need to print and sign the form with a pen in front of a witness, who must also sign it. You can then return it to us by sending a scanned copy or clear photos of the full form (for example, taken on a smartphone), along with the supporting documents.
Supporting documents accepted by PPL
If you are a performer who is under 18
Please contact us for an under-18 performer registration form. In addition to the information above, you will need to include the details for your parent or guardian, who will also have to sign your application form and provide their own photographic proof of identity, proof of address (if different), and proof of relationship/guardianship.
Recording Rightsholders
You can join PPL as a recording rightsholder member if you own or exclusively license the rights in commercially released recorded music to play in public and broadcast (and related copying) that recorded music in the UK.
Commercially released recorded music means sound recordings produced for the purpose of sale and distribution to the general public.
If you hold the same rights for music videos, you can join PPL’s sister company, VPL.
See information on the rights you are granting to PPL (or VPL) when you join here, and the additional services and appointments you may choose when joining.
What you will need to join PPL (or VPL) as a recording rightsholder member
The information and supporting documentation that you need to provide will depend on your legal entity type.
Your registration form will have to be executed as a deed, and this may require the relevant signatory to sign the form in front of a witness, who must also sign. If that is the case, you will need to print and sign the form with a pen, before sending us a scanned copy or clear photos of the full form (for example, taken on a smartphone) along with the supporting documentation.
Supporting documents accepted by PPL
Please contact us if your entity type is not listed below:
UK companies or LLPs
- Company/LLP name and registration number
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the signing Director(s)/LLP designated member(s)
- Proof of registered office address
- Bank details
- Tax information – including your tax identification number and VAT registration number if VAT registered in the UK.
Non-UK companies or other non-UK registered entities
- Company/entity name and registration number
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the signing Director(s) or other authorised individual(s) who can sign the deeds on behalf of the company/registered entity
- Proof of registered address
- Tax information – including your tax identification number and VAT registration number if VAT registered in the UK.
Sole Traders
- Sole trader name and trading name (if different)
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity
- Proof of trading address
- Bank details
- Tax information – including your tax identification number and VAT registration number if VAT registered in the UK.
Partnerships
- Partnership name
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the nominated/payee partner
- Proof of trading address
- List of all partners
- Bank details
- Tax information – including your tax identification number and VAT registration number if VAT registered in the UK.
Representatives
You can register your details with PPL if you have been appointed by a performer member (or a beneficiary of a deceased performer member) or recording rightsholder member to manage their PPL account on their behalf, which may include receiving payment.
What you will need to register as a representative with PPL
The information and supporting documentation that you need to provide will depend on your legal entity type. You will need to complete a representative registration form and return it with the supporting documentation.
Supporting documents accepted by PPL
Please contact us if your entity type is not listed below:
UK companies or LLPs
- Company or LLP name and registration number
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the signing Director(s)/LLP designated member(s)
- Proof of registered office address
- Bank details (if receiving payments)
Non-UK companies or other non-UK registered entities
- Company or entity name and registration number
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the signing Director(s)/authorised individual(s) who can sign the documents on behalf of the company or registered entity
- Proof of registered address
- Bank details (if receiving payments)
Sole Traders
- Sole trader name and trading name (if different)
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity
- Proof of trading address
- Bank details (if receiving payments)
Partnerships
- Partnership name
- Contact details
- Photographic proof of identity for the nominated/payee partner
- Proof of trading address
- List of all partners
- Bank details (if receiving payment)
Beneficiaries
If you are the executor/administrator of a deceased performer’s estate or the beneficiary or owner of a deceased performer’s rights (as above) you can usually register with PPL to manage these rights and receive payment.
Please read the information here first and then call our Member Services team on 020 8068 1054 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or via email at memberservices@ppluk.com, so that we can advise you on the next steps.
As well as providing information about the deceased performer’s estate, and documentation showing how you have inherited or obtained the rights, you will need to complete a form and provide photographic proof of identity, proof of address, and may need to provide entity information if relevant.
Supporting documents accepted by PPL
As you proceed through the application process, you will be asked to provide supporting documents, colour copies of which should be supplied as image files (JPG, PNG) or in PDF format, and should be uploaded with your completed registration form.
Photographic proof of identity (with signature and date of birth)
A valid, government issued:
- Passport (to include signature page if separate)
- Driving licence (front and back)
- National identity card (front and back)
Any other types of photo ID (with signature and date of birth) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Proof of address
For a performer, performer beneficiary (individual/s), sole trader or partnership: proof of address must be dated within the last three months and show the applicant’s name and address, and the name and address of the provider:
- Utility bill (e.g. gas, electricity, water, internet provider)
- Bank, building society, or credit card statement (applicant should obscure all financial data)
- Council tax (or business rates) bill
- Letter from HMRC
For other registered entities, proof of address must be dated within the last three months and can be shown by:
For UK companies or LLPs: A copy of the overview page from Companies House (that includes the full legal name of the company/LLP, its company number and registered office address).
For non-UK companies and other non-UK registered entities (e.g. US LLC): A copy of a company (or other relevant) government registry page showing full legal name of the company (or other non-UK entity), registration number, and registered address.
For other entity types, please contact Member Services for information.
Next steps
Once you have gathered the above, head into the myPPL registration portal. You’ll be guided through a few questions to make sure you’re completing the right form(s).
If you’re not ready yet, feel free to come back when you are. You won’t be able to submit your form without the required information and supporting documentation.