Bhutan's media and creative sector spans broadcasting, film, music, digital content and a developing sports economy. As production budgets grow and content increasingly moves across borders, the legal exposure shifts from informal understandings to enforceable rights, licensing structures and revenue arrangements. Broadcasting, print, film and online content are governed by the Information, Communications and Media Act 2018, which establishes the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority as the licensing and regulatory body. Content licensing, talent engagement, sponsorship, image rights and the exploitation of intellectual property are all areas where clear contracts prevent later disputes, and for sports organisations, governance documents, participation agreements and commercial rights require particular care.


Basnet Attorneys & Law advises production companies, broadcasters, athletes, federations and their foreign partners on BICMA licensing and compliance, production and distribution agreements, talent and performer contracts, sponsorship and endorsement deals, and the protection and enforcement of intellectual property. We support each relationship with careful contract drafting and review and, where a commercial relationship is tested, with dispute resolution and litigation support.