The link between authors and users
Fotograaf: Greete Altrof
Fotograaf: Greete Altrof
The link between authors and users
For the Author
The mission of the EAÜ is to create an environment that is conducive to the promotion of creative activities and to encourage the public to recognise the opportunities created by supporting talent.
This is achieved through four key activities
Licensing
Conclude contracts with users.
Collection of royalties
Sending invoices and collecting royalties.
Distribution
Distribution of royalties and payments to authors.
Communication
Informing authors and the public about EAÜ-s work and doings.
2025 in numbers
Royalties received (inc commission fee)
10,55
million euros
+ private copying levy 1 416 898 euros
Distribution
9,07
million euros
1,59 million euros were used to cover the operating costs of the EAÜ as an organisation
Members
6523
members in total
420 new members
Distributed in grants for creative activities
155,000
euros
137 projects supported
The amount is subject to income tax paid by EAU
