Membership subscription categories

Annual subscription fees are due by 1 January each year.

Full subscription rates

Full rate - £585

If you are under the age of 66 on 1 January 2026 and have an expected annual income* for 2026 greater than the income threshold** (set annually by Council), you'll need to pay this fee. This also applies to affiliate members.

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Reduced or waived subscription rates

Reduced rate - £146

You can apply for a reduced subscription (calculated at 25% of the full (EU) rate) if either of the following applies:

On 1 January 2026, your expected annual income is less than the income threshold* set each year by Council.
Your income* is above this threshold, but you have exceptional circumstances that you would like us to take into account.

Special waiver - £0

ICAS may waive subscription fees for members who are experiencing ill-health or serious financial hardship on a discretionary basis.

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Eligible for reduced subscription?

Complete a reduced subscription application form

*Expected annual income is defined as ‘any earned income from current employment net of expenses, but without any deduction for taxation’. This does not include pensions, state benefits, the statutory portion of maternity/paternity pay and any student loans/bursaries/stipends.

**The income threshold for 2026 is £30,500.

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