Despite the entry into force of Kosovo’s amended Law on Copyright and Related Rights No. 08/L-205 in October 2023, collective rights management had remained an unresolved structural gap for years. The previously licenced music rights organisation never became operational, leaving rights holders without an effective mechanism to protect and monetise their works.

In April 2025, the Kosova Music Rights Society (KMRS) was granted an official licence by the Kosovo Ministry of Culture to operate as a licenced collective management organization (CMO) for authors’ and related rights, authorising the use of musical works, collecting royalties, and distributing revenues to composers, authors, performers, and producers.

Following months of preparation and close cooperation between the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music of France and Kosovo’s Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, KMRS was officially launched on 14 October 2025.

As of January 2026, creators in Kosovo will, for the first time, receive fair compensation through a fully operational royalty distribution system, marking a transformative step toward a sustainable and modern music industry.

The official launch of KMRS is expected to strengthen cultural life, promote professionalisation in the music industry, and ensure that creators are rewarded for their contributions in line with the governing legislation. Both creators and users of musical works are encouraged to engage with KMRS for registration, licencing, and compliance with the new royalty system.