Istinbath : Jurnal Hukum
Vol 22 No 01 (2025): Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum

The Law of Inheritance of Monetized YouTube Channels in Indonesia: Exploring Legal Theory and Crowdfunding Theory

Zaky Ramadhan (Unknown)
Syabbul Bachri (Unknown)
Dwi Fidhayanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

YouTube has become a non-physical, inheritable asset, as it carries economic value and can be transferred through inheritance. This study examines the division and management of royalties from monetized YouTube channels under Indonesian positive law for heirs. It also analyzes the technical distribution and management of royalties according to crowdfunding theory. This research adopts a normative juridical approach, drawing on legislative and conceptual frameworks. Primary legal materials include Law No. 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright and the Compilation of Islamic Law. The study's findings reveal that 1) under copyright law, royalty management for monetized YouTube channels containing musical content can be conducted through a collective management institution, while there is no specific institution managing video content royalties for heirs. The Compilation of Islamic Law suggests an amicable settlement as an alternative resolution if Articles 176-182 and 185 are not applicable; 2) Crowdfunding can be applied by consolidating the shares or portions of each heir within a single monetized YouTube channel, managed by one heir as the content creator. Royalties earned from the channel are then distributed to each heir based on the share percentages outlined in Articles 176-182 of the Compilation of Islamic Law.

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istinbath

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Istinbath : Jurnal Hukum is Open Journal of Law, a Journal that contains legal-based scientific papers. Published by Sharia Faculty of IAIN Metro. Ever applied for accreditation in 2016. It is published twice a year in Mei and November. Istinbath Journal Law is a periodical publication of scientific ...