Go to the My tax slips section.

Go to the My profile section.

Accessible in March only. See Registering for a visual arts package. 

See the My royalties section.

How do I register to receive royalties?

➤ Create your account

You will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to complete your registration and receive payments. Make sure your account is registered under your real name for tax reporting purposes. A field is provided to add a pseudonym if required.

I don’t know if I have an account with Copibec. How can I find out?

If you already have an account with Copibec, a message will inform you of this when you register. There can be only one account associated with your SIN. Contact us to obtain access using your email address.

I can’t access my account online. What should I do?

1. Enter your email address and click on Forgot password.
2. Confirm by clicking on Continue.
3. You will receive a password reset link on the e-mail you use to log in to your account.
4. Click on the link in the email.

➤ If you have not received a reset email:

1. Check your junk mail.
2. Make sure you’ve used the right email address (the one you usually enter to log in).

➤ If you no longer have access to your email to reset your password:

We will need to change your login email. Please contact us.

How do I change my contact details?

To update your contact details, access your online account and go to the My profile section.

My Social Insurance Number (SIN) is very sensitive information and I do not wish to provide it to Copibec.

In order to receive your payments, it is mandatory to provide your SIN for income tax purposes.

I have received a direct deposit application from Copibec, but I’m worried about the security of my personal information. Is it safe?

We apply the highest standards of digital security to all personal information. Payments are deposited directly into your bank account on file, and an email notification is sent to you each time a deposit is made.

Can I enter my artwork in my account?

You only need to enter the titles of the books and periodicals in which your artwork appears. In other words, if a work appears in a specific article, enter only the title of the publication in which the article appeared.

Can I register all publications published since the beginning of my career for the visual arts payment?

Only the last three years are eligible for the Visual Arts Payment. Please note that neither the current year nor the year preceding it is eligible. For example, in 2025, the eligible years will be 2021, 2022 and 2023 (not 2024).

I have produced the texts and illustrations for several books. They are listed in the “My publications” section of my account, and I receive the “Book authors” package. Can I register them for the visual arts payment?

Each section of your account is eligible for only one type of payment. The My Publications section is reserved for titles for which you hold the rights: because they are eligible for “book author payments”, you cannot register them for the visual arts payment.

Be sure to enter your titles in the correct section, as no retroactive payments will be made:

➤ My publications. Books for which you hold the rights. Eligible for “Authors of books” payment.

➤ Registration for a visual arts package. Books for which you do not hold the rights and Quebec periodicals in which one or more photos of your work appear. Eligible for visual arts payment.

Articles about my work or career have been published. Can I register them for the visual arts payment?

Articles about your work and photos of you are not eligible for visual arts payment.

I also write articles. Can I register them for the visual arts payment?

Articles are not eligible for visual arts payment.

However, you can list the titles of Quebec periodicals in which your articles have been published in the My Publications section of your account. Certain conditions apply:

1. Periodicals must have been deposited with Library and Archives Canada or Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.
2. Articles must be at least eight (8) in number.
3. Articles must contain a minimum of 1,500 characters, including spaces.
4. You must have received payment for writing your article.

Contact us for details.

When is the next registration period for the Visual Arts Payment?

The registration period generally runs from mid-March to mid-April each year. Around mid-March, Copibec informs members who have an account by email. The information is also posted on our website in mid-March, and in our monthly newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

When will I receive payment for visual arts?

Payment is generally made in May, but may be delayed depending on our payment schedule.

Where do I get my visual arts payment? Are you asking for royalties from my publisher or the newspaper in which photos of my work were published?

The amount paid to visual artists comes from a 3% levy on the majority of our licenses. This amount may fluctuate from year to year, depending on the number of licenses issued and the number of artists benefiting.

Can I receive royalties for years when I wasn’t registered?

Payments are not retroactive. However, the annual payment covers publications for the three (3) years prior to the completed year (e.g. the 2024 payment covered publications for 2020, 2021 and 2022).

How can I receive payments on behalf of my company?

This is only possible for your own company. Please note that a verification will be made with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec. Please contact us for further information.

How do I get my statements for tax purposes?

Your statements are available online, directly in your account. Please note that statements are not issued for payments totalling less than $50 annually. However, all amounts received from Copibec must be included in your income tax return.