The National Government has enacted Decree 143/2025 (hereinafter, the "Decree"), introducing substantial modifications to the collective management system for copyright and related rights in Argentina. As stated in the recitals of the Decree, this change aims to establish a more equitable and flexible regulatory framework for the various stakeholders in the sector.

The Decree stipulates that authors, performers, and phonographic producers have the option to manage their rights individually or through collective management societies. The regulation eliminates the exclusivity previously held by certain entities, allowing for greater openness and competition in the administration and collection of rights.

Key Modifications Introduced:

• Right holders are recognized as having the option to manage their works independently or through collective management entities.
• The exclusive role of certain entities in copyright and related rights administration and collection is removed.
• Collective management societies must adhere to principles of fairness, transparency, and competition.
• Fees applicable to the use of protected works must be set in accordance with Decree 138/25 under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice.

Impact of the Decree

• For authors and performers: Their rights management options are expanded, allowing them to choose whether to negotiate directly with third parties or remain under the structure of a collective management society.
• For users of protected works: The Decree establishes new guidelines for setting fees.
• For collective management societies: A new regulatory framework is introduced, setting new guidelines for the administration and distribution of rights within a context of interaction among various entities.

This new regulatory framework introduces changes to the copyright management system in Argentina, establishing new provisions for rights administration and defining a structure for interaction among various stakeholders in the cultural industry.