Admission
※Please be noted that the application process is only available in Japanese and it is required that your organization has a Japanese speaking person to go through the process and to understand the association 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
・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
Member Types
| Membership Type | Admission Fee | 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. ■Eligibility Requirements for Startup Membership (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.) *Companies other than Startup Members that wish to be treated as a Startup Member must submit a notification form prescribed by the Association by the designated date each fiscal year. |
| Enterprise Member (Standard) | 150,000 JPY | 150,000 JPY | ■Financial Institutions, System Integrators, Consulting Firms, and Others ・Corporations and organizations—including financial institutions, system integrators (SI), consulting firms, as well as startups or SMEs outside the fintech sector—that support the objectives of the Association, apply for membership, and are approved by the Board Members. ・Enterprise Members do not become “Members” under the General Incorporated Associations Act of Japan and therefore do not hold voting rights at the General Assembly. ■Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Membership (1) The company is a listed company on a stock exchange, either domestic or overseas; or (2) The company is a subsidiary of a listed company, either domestic or overseas; or (3) The company has capital of 500 million yen or more. If any of the above conditions apply, the company will be classified as a Enterprise Member, even if it is engaged in fintech-related business. However, if an Enterprise Member subsequently meets the requirements for Startup Membership —for example, due to independence from a parent company or changes in capital structure —it may change its membership category to Startup Member beginning in the fiscal year following the event. |
- The business year of the association starts September 1 and ends August 31 of the following year. We only accept lump-sum payments.
- The membership starts the 1st day of the following month after the notification of approval.
- The first annual fee is calculated on a prorated basis and vary according to the number of remaining months before the following business year. (See the below Annual Fee Chart)
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 inquiry form.