Membership Fees
PDF Association annual membership dues for 2025 are provided below. Review the types and benefits of membership, or to begin the application process complete this form.
Full and Partner Membership
Full membership is for companies with significant investments in PDF technology. This membership type includes marketing benefits.
Partner members are major supporters of the industry. They gain early access to sponsorship opportunities and are eligible for the Board of Directors.
More information here.
| Organization | Startup | Full | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companies with up to 5 employees and fewer than 5 years in business | 940 € | - | - |
| Up to 25 employees | - | 1.875 € | 3.750 € |
| Up to 100 employees | - | 3.750 € | 7.500 € |
| Up to 1,000 employees | - | 7.500 € | 15.000 € |
| Up to 10,000 employees | - | 15.000 € | 30.000 € |
| Over 10,000 employees | - | 22.500 € | 45.000 € |
Institutional Membership
This membership type is designed for government agencies, universities and similar stakeholders in PDF technology. More information here.
| Institution size | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 user | 375 € |
| 2–6 users | 1.250 € |
| 6–10 users | 2.500 € |
| >10 users | 6.000 € |
Division Membership
Limited Full Membership for companies in which only a small number of developers and / or other experts work on PDF technology. More information here.
| Organization | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| 5 or fewer employees | 3.750 € |
Individual Membership
Typically held by consultants, Individual members may not share PDF Association resources with their employers or clients.
Individuals cannot post member news or products. Individual Partners are eligible for the Board of Directors. More information here.
| Organization | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | 375 € |
| Individual Partner | 750 € |
Liaison Membership
This membership type is reserved for smaller advocacy and other non-profit organizations that do not produce commercial software products. Liaison members have limited rights compared with Full and Institutional members. Contact us for more information.