Overview
The Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors (BoD) approved an increase in all existing member fees, which will take effect 01 March 2026. In addition to the Bluetooth SIG taking appropriate cost control measures, the BoD decided the fee increase is necessary for the organization to cover the rising costs of current and planned member services.
The Bluetooth SIG is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides a comprehensive range of services to its member companies. Each year, the BoD reviews and approves the Bluetooth SIG operational plan for the following year, including any changes to Bluetooth SIG programs. As part of that process, the BoD evaluates current membership fees and determines if adjustments are necessary for the organization to maintain its not-for-profit operational objectives.
In addition, Receipt Numbers purchased by Adopter members on or after 9 September 2025 will now expire six (6) months after payment date. Receipt Numbers purchased by Associate members and Promoter members will continue to expire twelve (12) months after payment date. Please note that Receipt Numbers purchased for the Bluetooth Qualification Process are non-refundable.
We invite you to learn more about the mission and operation of the Bluetooth SIG by visiting the following web pages.
A summary of the changes to the fee structure can be found in the table below.
Fee Structure Table
All fees: USD $
| Bluetooth SIG membership fees* | Current fee |
Updated fee (effective 01 Mar 26) |
| Membership dues (annual) | ||
| Adopter | $0 | $0 |
| Associate (large) | $48,300 | $52,500 |
| Associate (small) | $10,350 | $11,250 |
| Product qualification fee | ||
| Associate members | $5,520 | $6,000 |
| Adopter members | $11,040 | $12,000 |
| Bluetooth Qualification Test Facility (BQTF) recognition fee - annual | $11,040 | $12,000 |
| Bluetooth Qualification Test Facility (BRTF) recognition fee - annual | $2,760 | $3,000 |
| Bluetooth Qualification Consultant (BQC) exam fee | $828 | $900 |
| Bluetooth Enforcement Program cost recovery fees | ||
| First audit failure (time to resolution) | ||
| Day 0 to 45 | $0 | $0 |
| Day 46 to suspension | $5,520 | $6,000 |
| After suspension | $11,040 | $12,000 |
| Each additional audit failure (time to resolution) | ||
| Day 0 to 45 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Day 46 to suspension | $7,820 | $8,500 |
| After suspension | $13,340 | $14,500 |
| Other fees | ||
| 16-bit UUID – members | $3,450 | $3,750 |
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.