What do I need to do as a Successor?

What do I need to do as a Successor?

  • Please register your interest with RRA to ensure timely payment to you. 
  • Registering your eligibility in advance greatly assists RRA to administer the scheme on your behalf.  It assists RRA to identify, collect, & distribute your royalty payments to you in a timely fashion
  • Please note that each Successor must register with us individually, if the rights are held by a Trust, then the Trust can register. For any queries on this process please contact us.
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