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GVL (Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH) is Germany's collective management organisation for performing artists and record producers. It records the use of their performances and recordings, collects the resulting remuneration and distributes it to the rights holders. Rights holders report their contributions and repertoire through the online portals meine.gvl for artists and label.gvl for producers.

Its rights holders are performing artists from music, acting and dubbing, and dance, as well as record producers. Over 180,000 rights holders have entrusted their neighbouring rights to the GVL, and it states that rights management is free of charge for them. Users of recordings, such as broadcasters and event organisers, are served through licence bundling and billing structures. The GVL reports 258 million euros in income and 220 million euros in distributions for 2025.

The company was founded in 1959 and is based in Germany. It works with international sister societies in more than 50 countries. Its managing directors are Guido Evers and Dr. Tilo Gerlach.

Product: Collection and distribution of neighbouring-rights remuneration, with online reporting portals meine.gvl for artists and label.gvl for producers.