Can I just use music as a business owner?
- Edited 22 April 2026
- 1 min
- Rules and laws
- Starting
- Shivani Boer
As a business owner, can you just turn on the radio or Spotify in your business? No, you are not always allowed to do that. In many cases, you need a music licence, because music creators are entitled to a fee.
English subtitles are available.
In this one-minute video, Max and Lisanne explain when you, as a business owner, need a music licence. For example, if you play music:
• in your shop, salon, hospitality venue, or at an event
• online, for example in videos, on your website, or on social media
• in the workplace with more than 2 employees