Since 1 January 2018 OSA is the single point of licence for music played through devices in Czech premises, collecting also for INTERGRAM, OAZA, DILIA and OOA S.
| Who | What for | |
|---|---|---|
| OSA | Ochranný svaz autorský pro práva k dílům hudebním | Authors; single licence point for devices |
| INTERGRAM | INTERGRAM | Performers and producers of recordings |
| OAZA | OAZA | Share in the OSA joint tariff |
| DILIA | DILIA | Literary and audiovisual authors; TV devices |
| OOA S | OOA S | Visual and audiovisual authors; TV and monitors |
OSA's 2026 reproduced music tariff (Souhrnný sazebník R) covers background music via radio, CD, TV, speakers and monitors in restaurants, bars, shops, services, accommodation and fitness. One contract covers OSA, INTERGRAM, DILIA, OOA S and OAZA; live music is OSA only.
Fees are per device type (background music via radio or CD, TV, extra speakers, monitors) and municipality size (over 80,000, 1,000 to 80,000, under 1,000 inhabitants). Rate A applies when you apply yourself with no arrears; rate B is 1.15 times A, for example after an inspection. Rates are per calendar month unless stated, exclude VAT, with discounts for chains and staff only areas, and are indexed to CPI from 2027.
2026 example: one audio device as background music (radio, CD and similar) in a municipality over 80,000 people, rate A, CZK 758.05 per calendar month excluding VAT, of which OSA 419.50, INTERGRAM 286.63 and OAZA 51.92.
Consumer plans of Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube are licensed for personal, noncommercial use under their own terms, so a private account is not a license to play music to customers. A Czech legal guide likewise states that personal Spotify or YouTube subscriptions are not suitable for commercial venues.
Authors' side: public performance of musical works is under extended collective management (§ 97e(4)(b)), so a collective licence also covers rightholders not under contract. An opt out exists: such a rightholder may exclude the effect for a specific use and user or a type of use, and a rightholder granting a free licence may exclude the effect from when the society learns of it.
Recordings side: remuneration for performances on commercially released sound recordings is under mandatory collective management (§ 97d(1)(a)) with no opt out, so INTERGRAM may claim even for non members.
OSA's tariff treats the minimum fee as the minimum value of OSA repertoire whatever the extent of use, and counts AI generated content derived from OSA repertoire as OSA music. A Czech law firm guide mentions double fees for unjust enrichment, administrative fines up to CZK 150,000 and criminal liability.
Dr.DIO Studio makes its own electronic and ambient music, no Dr.DIO track is registered with any collecting society, and the Business plan ($14.99 a month per venue, 14 days free) gives the venue a direct public playback license and a certificate for Dr.DIO music.
Czech law lets authors opt out of OSA's extended licence, so the authors' part can be documented with the Dr.DIO certificate, but the INTERGRAM remuneration for commercially released recordings is mandatory collective with no opt out. A Czech venue should therefore expect that INTERGRAM's share may still be due, and ask OSA in writing.
Any other music in the venue, such as radio, TV, live music or other playlists, still needs the usual licences.
This page explains the general rules as published by the societies and laws listed above, checked in October 2026. It is not legal advice; fees and rules change, so confirm with the society before you decide.
In 2026, one audio device as background music in a town over 80,000 people costs CZK 758.05 per calendar month excluding VAT, rate A.
It depends on the devices and town size, per calendar month. One radio or CD player in a large town is CZK 758.05 a month at rate A.
Souhrnný sazebník R 2026, the joint tariff for background music via devices, collected by OSA for five societies.
No, one OSA contract includes the INTERGRAM and OAZA shares since 2018.
Authors can opt out of OSA's extended licence, but the INTERGRAM remuneration for commercial recordings is mandatory with no opt out.
No. Personal plans are for personal, noncommercial use.
