Sell beats internationally from India: 2026 guide
How to sell beats internationally from India: set dollar prices, let buyers abroad pay by card, get paid in rupees, and understand PayPal, fees and timing.
To sell beats internationally from India, set a separate dollar price for each licence and use a store where buyers abroad can pay by card in US dollars. On Airtune, foreign buyers pay through Stripe, the sale clears in 14 days, and you are paid in rupees to your UPI or bank account.
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To sell beats internationally from India, you need three things: a dollar price for each licence, a way for buyers abroad to pay by card, and a clean route for that money to reach your Indian bank in rupees. Many Indian producers already have fans in the US, UK and the Gulf through YouTube. This guide shows how to price, get paid and stay on the right side of fees and tax.
In short
- Set a separate dollar price for each licence instead of converting rupees.
- Buyers abroad pay by card in dollars; Airtune takes these payments through Stripe.
- You get rupees in your UPI or bank account after the sale clears.
How do you sell beats internationally from India?
You sell beats internationally from India by listing them on a store that shows dollar prices and takes international cards. A buyer in London or Atlanta will not pay by UPI. They expect a card checkout in US dollars, a clear licence, and instant files.
On Airtune, every licence has a rupee price and a dollar price, set by you, separately. Indian buyers see rupees and pay through Razorpay. Buyers abroad pay in dollars through Stripe. There is no forced conversion, so your $ price can differ from your ₹ price.
Every Airtune Easy licence comes with a signed licence PDF and a QR code that links to a verify page. That matters abroad, because distributors ask for proof. Every Easy licence also allows unlimited streams and unlimited paid videos on every platform. Producers join Airtune by invite, so start by requesting one on the pricing page.
- Get your store ready with tagged previews and clear licence tiers.
- Set a dollar price for each licence.
- Share links abroad on YouTube, Instagram and producer forums.
- Add your verified UPI or bank account so you can be paid.
How should you price beats in dollars?
Price beats in dollars by looking at what buyers in your target country usually pay, not by converting your rupee price. A ₹999 licence works for an Indian rapper. The same beat sold to a US artist can carry a different dollar price, and on Airtune you set the two separately.
Airtune has minimum prices for each licence tier, in both currencies. You can price above these freely. There is no maximum. Discounts and negotiated offers can go below the floor, but never below half of it.
Keep the tiers in the same order in both currencies, so a WAV licence always costs more than an MP3 licence. Look at a few stores your target buyers use before you settle on a number. Our guide on how much to charge for beats walks through pricing step by step.
| Airtune licence | Minimum in ₹ | Minimum in $ |
|---|---|---|
| Easy MP3 | ||
| Easy WAV | ||
| Easy Stems | ||
| Exclusive |
How do you get paid in rupees for foreign beat sales?
On Airtune, you get paid in rupees for foreign beat sales after the sale clears. A sale paid in US dollars clears for 14 days, so refunds and chargebacks can be handled first. A sale paid in rupees clears for 7 days.
Cleared money becomes available the following Friday. It is paid in rupees to your verified UPI or bank account, on that Friday’s payday or whenever you tap Withdraw. The Airtune team checks every payout, and there is no minimum payout. Payouts need KYC and PAN.
This means you never need a dollar bank account or a foreign payment account to sell abroad on Airtune. The buyer pays in dollars and you receive rupees. Here is a worked example of the timing. The dates are an illustration, not a promise for any one sale.
| Step | Example date |
|---|---|
| Buyer in the US pays $40.00 | Monday, 2 November |
| 14-day clearing ends | Monday, 16 November |
| Money available | Friday, 20 November |
| Paid in rupees to UPI or bank | That Friday’s payday, or when you tap Withdraw |
For KYC, PAN and UPI details, read get paid for selling beats in India.
Can you receive money through PayPal in India?
Yes, you can receive international payments through PayPal in India, but the rules differ from most countries. PayPal India’s help pages say you must verify your PAN, add an Indian bank account and pick a purpose code before you can receive international payments. We read these pages through search results on 8 Nov 2026.
PayPal India also says that, because of Indian rules, your PayPal balance moves to your bank account automatically every day. Manual transfers are not available. So PayPal works as a pipe to your bank, not as a place to hold dollars.
PayPal matters for producers because some global beat stores pay through it. BeatStars lists PayPal as the only way to receive money for beat sales. Airbit pays sales in your own store to PayPal or Stripe. If you sell on those stores, set up PayPal first. If you sell on Airtune, you do not need PayPal, because payouts go in rupees to UPI or bank.
Tip: Check PayPal’s current India rules in your own account before your first sale. They are set by PayPal and can change.
What fees and taxes apply to foreign beat sales?
Foreign beat sales on Airtune carry the same plan commission as Indian sales, plus the payment provider’s real fee. Commission is set by your Studio plan at the time of sale: 20% on Studio Starter, 15% on Studio Lite, 10% on Studio, and 0% on Studio Pro and Legacy.
The processing fee is what Stripe actually charges for that payment. Until the exact fee is known, Airtune holds a flat 10% on international sales, then corrects it to the real amount. For rupee sales through Razorpay, the held amount is 3%.
Every price on Airtune includes tax, and Airtune never adds tax on top. Airtune pays the taxes on its own revenue, including GST on its commission and fees. Tax on what you earn is your own responsibility. Any tax deduction or collection required by law (TDS/TCS) is applied as the law requires. Your Studio statements and invoices give you clear proof of income for your taxes. Read GST for music producers for the basics.
| Worked example on Studio | Amount |
|---|---|
| Buyer abroad pays | $40.00 |
| Commission at 10% | $4.00 |
| Stripe fee held until known | 10%, then corrected to Stripe’s real fee |
| You receive | The rest, paid in rupees |
Note: This is general information, not tax advice. For tax on foreign income, ask a chartered accountant.
How do you find beat buyers outside India?
You find beat buyers outside India mostly through YouTube, because artists everywhere search there for type beats. A type beat video with a clear title, tags and a store link in the description can reach a rapper in any country, at any hour.
Airtune can build that video for you. Pick a beat and a template, and Airtune makes the video from your cover and audio, then publishes it to your own YouTube channel. Automatic YouTube uploads come on every plan, and the templates you get depend on your plan.
Next, make the buying step easy for someone abroad. Put your store link in every video description and in your Instagram bio. Air Link gives you one short link for your bio. Reply to messages in clear, simple English, and answer licence questions quickly. A buyer will want to know whether they can release on Spotify, so keep your licence terms easy to find.
- YouTube: upload type beats with a store link in every description.
- Instagram: short clips with one link in your bio.
- Clear licence: show what each tier allows before checkout.
Next steps
- Request an invite and compare plans on the Airtune pricing page.
- Set your dollar prices using how much to charge for beats.
- Reach buyers abroad with how to sell beats on YouTube.
- Check what your licences allow on the Airtune licensing page.