When should I join BMI? Joining BMI is an essential initial step in a songwriter, composer, or artist’s career. You should join BMI if you have created at least one musical composition and it is being performed or is likely to be performed soon.
Is it necessary to create an account? It’s simple: Click “Create your account” from BMI’s Online Services menu on the left side of your screen and follow the instructions.
The royalty fee is set by the government at 10.5% of gross income, with a maximum rate of $0.001 per stream.
