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How to Calculate Commercial Buyouts in Germany (2026 Guide)

Your Day Rate pays for your time on set. The Buyout pays for the right to use that footage. In German advertising, this is almost always calculated as a percentage of the Day Rate, multiplied by the media type, territory, and duration.

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🇩🇪 Germany

Buyout Calculation

🇩🇪 Germany

Buyout Calculation

How to Calculate Commercial Buyouts in Germany (2026 Guide)

Your Day Rate pays for your time on set. The Buyout pays for the right to use that footage. In German advertising, this is almost always calculated as a percentage of the Day Rate, multiplied by the media type, territory, and duration.