Associate Membership

Upgrade to the Associate Membership to join industry leaders in defining the future of Bluetooth® technology, gain access to pre-adopted specifications, and enjoy substantial savings on tools and fees. The Associate Membership period is 12 months from the date we receive payment, not a calendar year. Associate Membership does not renew automatically, and members will be issued a renewal invoice prior to their renewal date.

Associate member fees

The fee for Associate Membership is determined by your company’s annual revenue*:

• Small Associate: If your company’s annual revenue is less than $100 million USD, the Associate Membership fee is $10,350.00 USD per year
• Large Associate: If your company’s annual revenue is greater than $100 million USD, the Associate Membership fee is $48,300.00 USD per year

Steps to Upgrade

1. Request an invoice for the Associate fee from the Bluetooth SIG
   • Small Associate: You are required to provide documentation showing your company’s total gross revenue* for the previous year or most recent accounting period. Small Associates need to submit annual revenue verification prior to renewal.
     • Submit a support request using the category "Upgrade & Renewal" and include one of the following:
       • Tax documents that show total annual revenue
       • A yearly profit and loss report/statement – must be verified and signed by a certified 3rd party accountant
       • A report or letter that verifies total annual revenue is below $100M USD – must be provided on the accounting firm’s letterhead and verified and signed by a certified 3rd party accountant, and must include an official link to the accounting firm’s website
       • A Published Annual Report
   • Large Associate: If your company’s annual revenue is greater than $100 million USD, submit a support request for an upgrade invoice.
2. We will issue your company the correct Associate fee invoice and email it to you
3. Upon receipt of the invoice, submit payment by wire transfer or company check; payment details are provided on the invoice
4. Once we have received your payment, we will upgrade your company membership to the Associate level and notify you via email

*Company financial documents are handled with strict confidentiality and are only used for verification; they are deleted after the verification process.

This KBA is intended to provide Bluetooth SIG members with helpful information and address frequently asked questions. Governing documents, membership agreements, policies, and other Bluetooth SIG rules and guidelines can be found here.