Performer Registration & Next Steps

Thank you for registering with ACTRA RACS! You’ve joined tens of thousands of other performers seeking fair compensation for the use of their work. The ACTRA RACS Team will now begin tracking down any available royalties and will be in touch shortly to verify any outstanding information. A copy of your completed membership form has been sent to you by email.

In the meantime, here some important next steps:

1. REPERTOIRE REGISTRATION

Providing a complete and up-to-date list of recordings you’ve performed on helps ACTRA RACS identify your performances and ensure any applicable royalties are tracked and distributed to you.

Once your registration has been confirmed by our Membership Team, you will receive instructions to access the ACTRA RACS Member Portal, where you can upload, update and review your repertoire.

ACTRA RACS REPERTOIRE UPDATE FORM

2. US WITHHOLDING TAX EXEMPTION FORM

If you have given ACTRA RACS mandate to collect in the USA, it is important to complete one of the Withholding Tax Forms below to avoid paying a 30% withholding tax on any US-based income, Forms can be completed and returned to: racs@actra.ca:

For payments made to a legal name: W-8BEN Form

For payments made to a business or corporation: W-8BEN-E Form

For payments made to US citizens or US residents: W9 Form

If you have any immediate questions, you can reach us at racs@actra.ca or 1-800-387-3516.

Thanks again and welcome to ACTRA RACS!