Building an independent record label that values art over algorithms

Hello everyone,
I’m writing from Colombia, where I’ve been building an independent label focused on reviving artistic integrity in modern music.
We’re small but growing, and we’ve reached a point where formalizing and scaling our operations is necessary.

Here’s where we are:

• We already manage and distribute several artists across Latin America (Colombia, Mexico, etc.).
• Our focus is not on viral hits, but on sustainable artistry and audience-building with identity.
• The next step is formal registration, trademarking, domain acquisition, digital verification, and content protection (through RYLTY and Content ID).

Estimated costs:

• Company registration: ~USD 200
• Trademark: ~USD 250
• Domain and hosting: ~USD 40
• Distribution annual plan (content ID + publishing): ~USD 120

Our goal is simple: To build a label where music is treated as culture, not just as content without real artistic value.

Any input, feedback, or advice from people who have experience in cultural or media projects would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading,
takk1on (founder)