Membership Overview
※Please note that the membership application process is currently available only in Japanese. Applicants are required to have a Japanese-speaking representative who can complete the application process and understand the Association’s activities.
Membership Benefits
The Association works together with its members to help create an environment where new fintech services can emerge and thrive.
By becoming a member, you can receive the following benefits.
■Public Relations
・Announcement of your membership on the Association’s website and official channels
・Display of your company logo on the Association’s website (Startup Member only)
・Speaking opportunities at various events, including those organized by partner organizations
■Information Access
・Participation in subcommittees
・Access to members-only events
・Regular updates and industry insights shared through member newsletters
■Networking and Collaboration
・Participation in large-scale meetups with key authorities, including the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the Bank of Japan
・Business matching opportunities with other FAJ members
・Cross-border matching with the Association’s MoU partner organizations overseas
・Networking events with related industry associations
Membership Categories
Please also refer to the Membership Terms and Conditions (Japanese only).
| Membership Category | Admission Fee | Annual Membership Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Member | ー | 1st year: 60,000 JPY From the 2nd year on: 50,000 | ■Startups Engaged in Fintech Business ・Corporations or organizations that provide fintech-related services, support the objectives of the Association, apply for membership, and are approved by the Board Members. ・Startup Members are recognized as “Members” under the General Incorporated Associations Act of Japan and therefore hold voting rights at the General Assembly. ・If a company is engaged or planning to engage in fintech-related business but does not meet the criteria for Startup Membership, it may be approved as a Enterprise Member instead, in accordance with the membership classification requirements. In such cases, the Association will confirm whether the applicant wishes to proceed under the alternative membership category. ■Membership Category Requirements (1) The company is not publicly listed on any stock exchange. (2) The company is not a subsidiary of a listed company, either domestic or overseas. (3) The company is not an acquired subsidiary of a listed company, either domestic or overseas. (4) The company has capital of less than 500 million yen. (This requirement is deemed fulfilled if, as a result of capital reduction, the capital recorded on the latest balance sheet is less than 500 million yen.) *Members other than Startup Members who wish to be treated as Startup Members are required to submit a notification form prescribed by the Association, completed with the required information, by the deadline designated by the Association each fiscal year. *Even if the above requirements are met, applicants may still be approved as Enterprise Members depending on the actual scale of the company. |
| Enterprise Member | 150,000 JPY (one year of annual membership fees) | 150,000 JPY | ■Financial institutions, system integrators, consulting firms, etc. Corporations and organizations that support the objectives of the Association, apply for membership, and obtain approval from the Board of Directors. These members shall not become employees/members under the General Incorporated Associations Act and shall not have voting rights. ■Membership Category Requirements Any entity that meets one or more of the following criteria shall be classified as a Enterprise Member, even if it operates a FinTech business: (1) Listed on a domestic or overseas stock exchange (2) A subsidiary of a company listed on a domestic or overseas stock exchange (3) Has capital of JPY 500 million or more However, if an Enterprise Member later becomes eligible for Startup Membership due to circumstances such as independence from its parent company or changes in capital structure, it may apply to change to Startup Membership from the following fiscal year after such change occurs. |
Video Archive Access Benefit
Details regarding the video archive access benefit are as follows:
This benefit allows members to access archived video recordings of past events organized by the Fintech Association of Japan.
This benefit is available to Startup Members and Enterprise Members.
Applications can also be submitted at the time of joining the association.
◆Application Form
Please apply using the form below (Japanese only).
The URL for the video streaming platform (generally YouTube) will be sent to the email address registered with the association by the member.
At the time of application, applicants are requested to confirm in advance that YouTube is accessible within their organization, or alternatively that they are able to access the videos individually even if access is restricted due to security policies. Submission of the application will be deemed as agreement to these conditions.
◆Eligible Videos
Among all event videos held by the Fintech Association of Japan, videos for which speakers have granted permission for sharing are eligible for viewing.
・Member-only events (including Subcommittees, Meetup with FSA, Fintech Japan, etc.)
・Event videos are available primarily from around May 2020 onward, when many events moved online due to COVID-19 measures.
・Videos created prior to that period are also included if archived recordings exist.
・In addition to all past archived videos, members may access all newly added videos during the subscription period.
※Please note that publicly available videos, such as activity reports and promotional videos, can be viewed regardless of this benefit.
◆Scope of Access
・Similar to other membership benefits, the URL may be shared with and accessed by all employees of the member company.
・Please refrain from sharing the URL with individuals outside your organization.
◆Fees
・Annual fee: JPY 150,000
・First year: prorated monthly from the month following approval of the application until the end of the association’s fiscal year
・Renewal: unless cancellation procedures are completed during the applicable fiscal year, the subscription will automatically renew for the following fiscal year and will be invoiced together with the annual membership fee
※As with membership fees, no refunds or prorated reimbursements will be provided after payment has been made.
◆Cancellation Policy
・The subscription will automatically renew annually unless a cancellation request is submitted.
・If you wish to cancel for the following fiscal year, please complete the cancellation procedure designated by the association.
・Detailed information regarding the cancellation process will generally be communicated in advance around June to July each year; however, guidance will also be provided promptly upon request.
・Reapplication after cancellation is permitted.
Membership Fees
Please also refer to the information here regarding membership fees, invoicing methods, reminders, and handling of overdue payments.
| Payment Method | Bank transfer only (credit card payments are not accepted) |
| Invoice | Invoices will be issued in PDF format via email only (paper issuance and postal delivery are not available; if your organization requires paper copies, please print the PDF internally.） Please ensure that emails sent via our cloud accounting system can be received properly. |
| Membership Fee Effective Date | First fiscal year of membership: from the 1st day of the month following approval of the application From the second fiscal year onward: on the first business day of September each year (the association’s fiscal year runs from September 1 to August 31) |
| Amount | First fiscal year: prorated monthly fee according to the table below, plus admission fee for Corporate Members From the second fiscal year onward: invoiced in full at the beginning of each fiscal year (no prorated refunds will be made in the event of mid-year withdrawal） |
| Tax Treatment | Both admission fees and annual membership fees are non-taxable (amounts shown are the final payable amounts) |
| Overseas Remittance | If payment is to be made from an overseas bank account in foreign currency, or if complicated processing through a global accounting system is required (e.g. for Japanese subsidiaries of overseas headquarters), we may ask to confirm the payment process prior to admission. |
Annual Fee Chart
| Membership Type | Annual Fee | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Member | 60,000 | 60,000 | 55,000 | 50,000 | 45,000 | 40,000 | 35,000 | 30,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| Enterprise Member | 150,000 | 150,000 | 137,500 | 125,000 | 112,500 | 100,000 | 87,500 | 75,000 | 62,500 | 50,000 | 37,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 |
For Overseas-Based Corporations
- Companies and organizations headquartered outside Japan that are either expanding into or considering entry into the Japanese market are also welcome to join the Association.
(Examples include Stripe Japan, PayPal, and others.) - In cases where a parent company abroad applies for membership without having a local Japanese entity—such as when its marketing or promotional activities in Japan are handled by an external agency—we may ask for a copy of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the relevant parties for verification purposes.
Important Notes
・ Member communications and events are conducted primarily in Japanese.
・ Please ensure that your representative or contact person is able to communicate in Japanese.
・ The Association is unable to provide individual translation support for emails or events.
・ Overseas bank transfers are accepted; however, as additional administrative steps are required, we will confirm the payment process with you during the membership registration stage.
Membership Terms and Conditions
Please refer to the Membership Terms and Conditions.
*Japanese only
Membership Application and Approval Process
If you wish to apply for membership, please complete the application form below.
The Association’s Board Members meets around the middle of each month to review new applications.
Following the review, applicants will be notified of the result by email.
Please note that the review process may take from as little as one business day to up to one month, depending on the timing of your submission.
If you are unable to open the application form, please contact us via the Contact Form below.
FAQ
Please find our FAQ here.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to consult with us prior to applying for membership, please feel free to contact us via the contact form below.
