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Commission

ALCS is a not for profit organisation. The running of the company is funded by the subscription charged for membership and by the commission deducted from royalties distributed to members.

The current commission charges on royalties distributed to the Ordinary Members is 9.5%.

The commission level is set each year by the Board and our operational costs are looked at in great detail to ensure that the maximum benefit is passed on to our members at all times. The commission charged to Members has reduced three times in as many years and the reduction to 9.5%, approved at the 2006 AGM, is the first time it has reached single figures.

In addition to the commission which ALCS charges to cover its operational costs, members may see other deductions on statements which will include:

• CLA subvention for their role in licensing and collecting reprographic royalties in the UK
  
• Deductions from foreign societies to cover their operating costs, for cultural and social deductions or withholding tax.

For further information on these please contact the ALCS Finance Department.