Who are we ?

Reprobel is the Belgian reproduction rights organisation (RRO). Reprobel was formed on 27th June 1994. It is a cooperative society which represents fifteen Belgian copyright management companies for the authors (writers, playwrights, composers, journalists, photographers, illustrators, authors of scientific or educational texts) and publishers (of books, newspapers, periodicals, musical scores) concerned. You can see the list of member management companies by clicking here.
Reprobel was appointed by Royal Decree of 15th October 1997 to collect and distribute the remuneration for reprography to the entitled parties. Reprobel is the only society authorised to manage reprography rights in Belgium, as stipulated in the Royal Decree of 30th October 1997. Reprobel does not deal with digital copying. Please contact the rightsholders directly if you want to hear more about licenses.
Reprobel is a private organisation. The State is involved in its running only to lay down the legal framework of its activities. The Federal Minister of Economy monitors our activities and the forms and documents for the debtors. Reprobel is also the mouthpiece in Belgium for authors and publishers from all over the world.

Click here to see Reprobel's 1998 annual report
Click here to see Reprobel's 1999 annual report
Click here to see Reprobel's 2000 annual report
Click here to see Reprobel's 2001 annual report
Click here to see Reprobel's 2002 annual report
Click here to see Reprobel's 2003 annual report