Costa Rican businesses utilizing music—whether through platforms like Spotify and YouTube, or traditional radio—may be legally required to pay fees to the Asociación de Compositores y Autores Musicales (ACAM). ACAM represents composers and authors, and collects royalties for the public performance of their work. The legal basis for these charges stems from copyright law, which protects musical creations. Businesses are potentially liable for fees regardless of how the music is played, even if it’s streamed via a personal account. This means simply playing music in a commercial establishment can trigger a payment obligation to ACAM. The association is actively enforcing these rights, leading to potential charges for non-compliance. Businesses should understand their obligations to avoid legal issues related to music usage.