Commission structures are the financial engine of every talent agency. Get them wrong and you lose money, lose talent, or both. TalentOS supports eight commission models, each designed for a different agency type and talent relationship.
C1: Standard modelling agency (20% + 25%)
C1 is the most common structure for traditional modelling agencies. The agency takes 20% of the gross booking fee. The agent (booker) receives an additional 25% of the agency's portion. Example: ₹1,00,000 booking. Agency receives ₹20,000. Booker receives ₹5,000 from the agency portion. Talent receives ₹80,000. Use C1 when you are running a standard modelling agency with dedicated bookers.
C2: Talent agency (15% + 5%)
C2 applies a lower rate for agencies that represent talent across multiple entertainment verticals — actors, dancers, musicians. The agency takes 15% and the agent takes 5% of the agency portion. Example: ₹1,00,000 booking. Agency: ₹15,000. Agent: ₹750. Talent: ₹85,000. Use C2 for multi-discipline talent agencies where bookings are diverse and higher-volume.
C3: Influencer agency (15% + 5% manager)
C3 is designed for influencer and creator management agencies. The agency takes 15% and the influencer's manager (not the booker) takes an additional 5%. This reflects the relationship-heavy nature of creator representation. Example: ₹50,000 brand deal. Agency: ₹7,500. Manager: ₹375. Creator: ₹42,125.
C4: Finder's fee model
C4 is used when an agency introduces a brand to a talent without managing the full booking. The agency receives a flat finder's fee — typically 10% of the deal value — with no ongoing commission. Use C4 for one-time introductions, referral arrangements, and situations where you are not the primary representative.
C7: Academy trainer split (70/30)
C7 governs revenue splits for academy training programmes. The trainer receives 70% of the session fee and the academy/platform takes 30%. Example: ₹5,000 training session. Trainer: ₹3,500. Academy: ₹1,500. Use C7 when you operate an academy alongside your agency and want to compensate trainers fairly while sustaining the academy operation.
C8: Tiered commission model
C8 applies variable commission rates based on booking value thresholds. Below ₹50,000: 20% commission. ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000: 18% commission. Above ₹2,00,000: 15% commission. This incentivises high-value bookings while remaining competitive for smaller deals. Use C8 for premium agencies where large-budget bookings are common.
How TalentOS automates commission splits
Once you configure your agency's commission model in TalentOS, every booking settlement is calculated and split automatically. The platform generates a settlement statement for every booking, showing gross fee, commission calculation, agent portion, and talent net. This eliminates manual spreadsheet errors and the disputes that follow them.
Choose your commission model based on your agency type and talent relationships — not what sounds highest. The right structure retains talent and scales with your business.
