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ACUM cost for a cafe in 2026: A cafe pays between approximately NIS 280 and NIS 1,400 per month, depending on business size, number of seats and level of music use (background, live, or events).
New business discount: ACUM grants a 10% discount on the tariff during the first year for new businesses, subject to providing business opening documents (certificate of incorporation or business license).
Additional cost layers: In addition to ACUM, most businesses also pay PPI Israel (performer rights) at roughly 30-60% of the ACUM tariff, plus an annual index linkage.
Legal alternative at NIS 70 plus VAT per month: A GoMixApp business music subscription provides original AI music outside the ACUM repertoire, with no separate royalties for the end customer, in a complete package that includes a dedicated streamer.
The first question every cafe owner asks when checking ACUM cost for a cafe is simple: how much will it really cost me per year? The short answer: between NIS 3,500 for a small neighborhood cafe and over NIS 15,000 for a large restaurant with live music. First, it is important to understand why ACUM charges these amounts. Second, it is important to know which additional layers join the bill. Then, you can compare legal alternatives. In this article we break down all the numbers, including discounts, possible fines, and the AI alternative at a fixed monthly price of NIS 70 plus VAT. For broader background on the economic framework of business music, see the comprehensive guide.
What is ACUM and why every business that plays music needs to know about it
ACUM (the Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel) is the central organization for collective management of music copyrights in Israel. Business music was established in 1936, and today it is one of the oldest copyright societies in the world. It currently represents more than 7,500 Israeli creators, composers, authors and publishers. In addition, it holds reciprocal agreements with about 100 parallel societies worldwide, thereby controlling almost the entire global repertoire.
ACUM grants Public Performance Rights licenses for music under the Copyright Law, 5768-2007. The law states that any public performance of a protected work requires licensing and royalty payment. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recognizes collective rights organizations as the standard mechanism in the modern world. In Israel, ACUM is the central arm. ACUM’s role is to collect royalties from commercial users and pass them on to creators based on performance reports (Cue Sheets) or statistical sampling. Official source: ACUM, About page.
Who needs an ACUM license? Almost every business that has customers
Want music tailored to your business, with no royalties?
The GoMixApp business music system is built for this. AI generates playlists tailored to genre, pace of day, and the customer experience in your venue.
Playing music in a cafe requires royalty payments.
Any business that plays music to its customers is required by law to hold an ACUM license, even if it is only background radio. The obligation does not depend on the music source: radio, streaming, CD, broadcast network, built-in background music, live music, and even the soundtrack of videos on TV. All are considered “public performance” requiring licensing. By law, responsibility always lies with the business owner, not with whoever turned on the device.
Cafes and restaurants – tariff based on seating capacity and level of music use
Retail stores and shopping centers – tariff based on floor area in square meters and field of activity
Gyms and pilates studios – tariff based on number of active trainees
Spas, beauty salons and hair salons – tariff based on number of stations and therapists
Clinics, medical practices and private hospitals – tariff based on waiting room area
Hotels, guest houses and hostels – tariff based on number of rooms and public areas
Shopping malls and commercial centers – the property owner pays for public areas, but every independent store requires a separate license.
Private and corporate events – weddings, birthdays, conferences, brand launches
Important to understand: even if you purchased an annual subscription to home streaming, it does not cover public performance in a business. The terms of service of these platforms restrict use to personal purposes only. Playing music in a cafe, restaurant or store via a home account constitutes a violation of the terms of service and a copyright infringement. In addition, playing music in a residential building lobby requires licensing, just like playing music in a business. The legal lobby guide for a residential building details these scenarios.
ACUM cost for a cafe: 2026 tariff table
ACUM tariff steps rise with business size.
The following table shows 2025 tariffs that ACUM published in its public database, plus the expected consumer price index linkage for 2026. The source is the official ACUM license database. ACUM updates the tariffs annually and links them to the index. Therefore, before making a decision, always check the current tariff on the ACUM website itself.
Cafe capacity
Type of music use
Monthly tariff range (NIS)
Notes
Up to 50 people
Recorded background music
~ NIS 280-380
“Minimum cafe” tariff, neighborhood-level
50-100 people
Recorded + screen broadcasts
~ NIS 420-650
Standard cafe or patisserie
100-200 people
Recorded + occasional live performances
~ NIS 720-1,050
Breakfast-evening restaurant, pub
200+ people
Recorded + permanent live music + DJ
~ NIS 1,150-1,400+
Large restaurant, lounge, bar
* Source: ACUM public 2025 tariffs plus expected 2026 index linkage. ACUM sets the final tariff based on a full reporting form, physical size and type of music use.
Annual calculation: a medium-sized cafe (60-80 seats, background music and screens) will pay an average of between NIS 5,500 and NIS 8,500 per year. A restaurant with 150-180 seat capacity and live music will pay between NIS 9,000 and NIS 12,500 per year. Note that there is no “half” license – even if you played music only 6 months of the year, ACUM will demand full annual payment if the license is open.
First-year discount: 10% relief for a new business
ACUM grants relief of 10% on the tariff in the first year for newly opened businesses. The relief is not automatic. Therefore, an application must be submitted at the time of registration with the following documents:
Certificate of incorporation, registration of an authorized dealer, or registration of an exempt dealer (not older than 12 months)
Municipal business license (if required by field of activity) or VAT file opening confirmation
Full and signed ACUM reporting form with music use details (type of music, hours of operation, seats)
Numerical example: a new cafe with a capacity of 80 people whose annual tariff is NIS 6,800, will pay only NIS 6,120 in its first year. The savings total NIS 680. In the second year, the tariff returns to full and is expected to be updated upward by the consumer price index.
Beyond cafes: ACUM tariffs in additional sectors
ACUM adjusts tariffs to the type of business and to the commercial potential of music use. The more central a role music plays in the customer experience, the higher the tariff. Here are tariff ranges for the main sectors:
Restaurants and pubs
~ NIS 580-1,800 per month. Includes distinction between a food-only restaurant (base tariff), a pub with live music (higher tariff), and a nightclub (maximum tariff).
Stores and retail
~ NIS 180-650 per month. Calculation by floor area in square meters. An 80 m2 clothing store pays approximately NIS 290. Chains with multiple branches receive a discounted unified tariff.
Gyms and studios
~ NIS 380-1,250 per month. A relatively high tariff, because music is a central part of the workout experience. Spinning, Zumba and group pilates classes receive an elevated tariff.
Hotels and guest houses
~ NIS 850-3,500 per month. Weighted calculation: lobby area, dining room, event rooms and number of guest rooms (if there is an integrated music system).
Clinics and spas
~ NIS 220-580 per month. The more treatment stations operating simultaneously, the higher the tariff. Dental clinics that play background music in the waiting room are in the lower range.
Large shopping malls
~ NIS 4,500-12,000 per month (property owner only, for public areas). Every store in the mall pays an independent tariff in addition.
The hidden costs you should know before getting started
The monthly tariff is only part of the total cost of an ACUM license. Many businesses that try to replace ACUM with YouTube in a business discover after the fact that there are additional payment layers:
Annual renewal and index linkage: ACUM updates the tariff every year. On average, this represents a 2-4% annual increase following index updates.
Retroactive reporting gaps: if you reported 80 seats and an audit reveals 120, ACUM is entitled to demand a retroactive surcharge of up to 3 years back (the statute of limitations).
Late payment fines: arrears interest and linkage on payments not made on time. In practice, a debt of NIS 5,000 delayed by 12 months reaches NIS 6,200 with interest.
Copyright infringement lawsuit: playing music without a license exposes the business owner to a civil lawsuit with statutory compensation of up to NIS 100,000 per work played without permission (Copyright Law, Section 56). ACUM has imposed fines of tens of thousands of shekels on cafes and shopping centers after field investigator audits on its behalf.
Surprise field audits: ACUM operates a team of field investigators who conduct “mystery shopper” visits to businesses. If they identify unauthorized use, they immediately open an enforcement file.
Additional payment to PPI Israel: ACUM represents creators only (composers, authors). For performer and producer rights there is a separate organization, the Israeli Federation of Records and Tapes (PPI). Most businesses purchase a separate license for this organization as well, at approximately 30-60% of the ACUM tariff.
Comparison: ACUM tariff vs. the GoMixApp alternative
The following table matches the ACUM tariff layer to the typical level of music use in each category, and shows how directly GoMixApp replaces it:
ACUM tariff category
Monthly tariff
What GoMixApp replaces
Neighborhood cafe (up to 50 people)
~ NIS 280-380 + PPI ~ NIS 90-150
AI plan at NIS 70 plus VAT per month, no ACUM payment and no PPI
Medium cafe (50-100 people)
~ NIS 420-650 + PPI ~ NIS 130-260
Same AI plan at NIS 70 plus VAT, zero add-ons
Breakfast-evening restaurant (100-200 people)
~ NIS 720-1,050 + PPI ~ NIS 220-420
AI plan at NIS 70 plus VAT + one-time streamer NIS 350 plus VAT
Large restaurant with DJ (200+ people)
~ NIS 1,150-1,400+ + PPI ~ NIS 350-560
AI plan at NIS 70 plus VAT, full commercial license included
In other words: a breakfast-evening restaurant with a capacity of 150 people that currently pays NIS 9,000-12,500 per year to ACUM and PPI, can switch to the AI plan at NIS 840 plus VAT per year. As a result, annual savings range between NIS 8,000 and NIS 11,500. A broader comparison between different models appears in the comparison article between AI music and traditional libraries.
The GoMixApp alternative: AI music at NIS 70 plus VAT per month, with no royalties
GoMixApp device with built-in commercial license.
GoMixApp has built a library of tens of thousands of musical works created entirely using artificial intelligence. All these works are not part of the ACUM repertoire, because there is no human creator behind them registered with the society. Under the Copyright Law 5768-2007, a work without a human creator is not eligible for protection as such. Therefore, ACUM royalties do not apply to it. In-depth technical background on the differences between the approaches appears in AI music vs. traditional libraries.
The GoMixApp Business plan at NIS 70 plus VAT per month includes: access to a catalog with hundreds of styles (lounge, acoustic, jazz, electronic), automatic playlists for times of day, customization to the venue’s atmosphere, and a personal customer service representative. In addition, an extended package includes a dedicated streamer that connects to the existing speaker system in the business. There is no need for additional hardware or smartphone connection.
Real savings example: a cafe on Dizengoff Street with a capacity of 80 people previously paid NIS 7,200 ACUM plus NIS 2,400 PPI = NIS 9,600 per year. After switching to GoMixApp it pays NIS 840 plus VAT per year. Savings total NIS 8,760 per year, and after 5 years amount to over NIS 43,000.
But what about YouTube?
A question that recurs in every sales meeting: “Why not just play YouTube in the background?”. It seems free, and it does not require a subscription. In practice, playing YouTube without a commercial license does not comply with the terms of service in a cafe under the platform’s terms of service. The account is intended for personal viewing only. Public performance requires a separate license, on which ACUM still demands royalties. In addition, unexpected advertisements harm the customer experience. If YouTube plays for only 30 seconds before a car insurance ad appears, the cafe broadcasts unprofessionalism. The complete guide to YouTube playback laws in business and on the street details all legal aspects, including documented fines and existing alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ACUM cost for a cafe based on business size?
A small cafe up to 50 people pays approximately NIS 280-380 per month. 50-100 people: approximately NIS 420-650. 100-200 people: approximately NIS 720-1,050. Above 200 people: NIS 1,150-1,400 and above. ACUM sets the tariff based on a full reporting form that includes seating, type of music use, hours of operation and physical size.
Is there a discount for a new business?
Yes. ACUM grants a 10% discount on the tariff in the first year for new businesses. The discount is conditional on providing a new certificate of incorporation or business license (not older than 12 months) and a full reporting form. The discount is not automatic; it must be expressly requested at the time of registration.
I’m in a shopping mall, do the mall owners pay on my behalf?
No. The mall owners pay an ACUM license for public areas only (corridors, seating areas, central entertainment). Every store, restaurant or independent stand in the mall purchases a separate ACUM license, depending on the size and type of business.
I only play radio, does that exempt me from ACUM?
No. Playing commercial radio in a business is also considered “public performance” requiring an ACUM license. The radio stations themselves pay ACUM for the broadcast, but this does not cover the public performance in your business. The radio playback tariff is in fact identical to the tariff for standard recorded music playback.
What if I combine live music (a band or singer)?
The playback tariff rises significantly. A surcharge for regular live music (once a week or more) ranges between 30% and 80% on the base tariff. A business that hosts a DJ or daily live performances pays 2-2.5 times the standard tariff. In addition, you must report to ACUM the performers and songs performed by filling out a Cue Sheet form.
Does AI music really exempt me from ACUM?
Yes, provided that the works were created entirely by artificial intelligence with no human creator registered with ACUM. Under the Copyright Law 5768-2007, a work without a human creator is not eligible for copyright protection, and therefore ACUM royalties do not apply to it. The GoMixApp plan provides a full written commercial license as part of the subscription.
What is the difference between ACUM and PPI?
ACUM represents creators (composers, authors, publishers). PPI Israel (the Israeli Federation of Records) represents performers and producers. These are two separate organizations that collect separate payments. An average cafe pays PPI an additional 30-60% beyond the ACUM tariff. Many businesses forget the PPI layer and only discover it after a payment demand.
What happens if I don’t pay ACUM?
ACUM operates field investigators who conduct “mystery shopper” visits to businesses. If they identify music playback without a license, they open an enforcement file. The business owner is exposed to a civil lawsuit with statutory compensation of up to NIS 100,000 per work played, under Section 56 of the Copyright Law. In addition, there is arrears interest on existing debt. Documented cases have amounted to tens of thousands of shekels.
Summary
ACUM cost for a cafe in 2026 ranges between NIS 280 and NIS 1,400 per month, and with PPI an additional 30-60% is added to the price. In total, a medium-sized cafe pays NIS 7,000-12,000 per year on music royalties alone, plus annual index linkage and the risk of statutory fines in the event of an audit. By contrast, the GoMixApp Business plan at NIS 70 plus VAT per month exempts from royalties thanks to the source of creation (AI without a human creator), provides a written commercial license, and includes a hardware streamer in the full plan. First, check how much you pay today. Second, compare it to the alternative. Finally, choose the plan that fits your business.
Legal note: the information in this article is current as of 2026 and is provided for informational purposes only. ACUM updates tariffs annually, and they must be verified directly with ACUM before making business decisions. This article should not be construed as legal advice. For complex businesses, it is recommended to consult with a lawyer specializing in copyright.
Business music system: streamer + AI subscription
Business music system complete: one-time streamer at NIS 350 + monthly subscription at NIS 70 + VAT. No ACUM royalties, no YouTube license, no surprises.
The information in this article is general only, does not constitute legal advice, and does not replace personalized advice from a lawyer. Questions regarding music licensing for a business should be referred to a lawyer specializing in intellectual property. ACUM tariffs, YouTube terms of service, and commercial music library tariffs may change; the information is accurate as of May 2026.
Soundtrack Your Brand(R) is a trademark of Soundtrack Your Brand Ltd. Mood Media(R) is a trademark of Mood Media Corporation. YouTube(R) is a trademark of Google LLC. ACUM operates under the Copyright Law 5768-2007 as the recognized collective management organization in Israel. These trademarks are mentioned for purposes of objective comparison only; GoMixApp is not affiliated with these companies.
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