Choose which Performing Rights Organization to join and what kind of writer you are.
🇺🇸 ASCAP — recommended
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Foreign writers welcome via W-8BEN. ~4–8 weeks to receive IPI.
🇺🇸 SESAC
Invitation-only. Only choose if SESAC has already invited you.
🇹🇭 MCT (Thailand)
Music Copyright Society of Thailand. For Lao writers who can affiliate via Thailand. Reciprocal with ASCAP.
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Composer
ທຳນອງ / melody
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Lyricist
ເນື້ອເພງ / lyrics
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Both
ທຳນອງ + ເນື້ອ
2. Personal Information
Must match your government-issued ID. ASCAP uses this on your membership agreement.
3. Tax & Banking
ASCAP needs tax info for IRS reporting and bank info to pay your royalties.
Tax form: US persons file W-9 (SSN/ITIN). Non-US persons file W-8BEN (foreign tax ID + treaty country). HupSub will prepare the form for you.
🌍 Foreign (Non-US)
I'm not a US citizen/resident. Will file W-8BEN.
🇺🇸 US Person
US citizen, GC holder, or resident alien. Will file W-9.
Bank Account (for royalty payments)
ASCAP pays via direct deposit or international wire (depending on country).
⚠ This information will be visible to HupSub admin team for the purpose of submitting your ASCAP application. We do not store full account numbers in any other system. Banking info is forwarded directly to ASCAP.
4. Review & e-Sign
Verify your information and sign the ASCAP membership authorization.
I authorize HupSub Music Publishing to submit my ASCAP membership application
and W-8BEN/W-9 tax form on my behalf. I agree to the ASCAP membership terms
(view at ascap.com)
and HupSub's terms of service. I understand that the $50 ASCAP fee will be billed by HupSub.
Sign with mouse / finger to authorize submission
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Application Submitted!
HupSub admin team will review your application and submit to ASCAP within 5 business days. You'll receive an email when your IPI is assigned (typically 4–8 weeks).
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Keep this ID for reference. You can check status anytime from your HupSub account.