Membership Application Procedure
We offer our members various benefits, including discounted member pricing for events including the Tokyo Game Show, access to member-exclusive information, and invitations to social gatherings or networking parties. If you are considering joining, please feel free to consult with us.
[1] Types of Membership
The association is supported by the following types of members. Please determine the most appropriate membership category according to your company's field of business/particular circumstances.
| Regular Member | This applies to corporations and individuals engaged in the development, production, and sale of software, as well as in the provision of online environments and services necessary for the use of software, and to organizations composed of such entities. |
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| Supporting Member | Those who do not fall under the previous category but agree with the objectives of this association and wish to cooperate in its activities. *The classifications vary depending on whether it is a corporation, an individual, or a business, etc. |
[2] Admission Fee
The flat-rate membership fee is: 100,000 yen
[3] Annual Membership Fee
Regular Member
Regular members are charged an annual membership fee based on their reported sales. The annual sales of computer entertainment-related products during the most recent fiscal year are used for this purpose.
| Level | Annual sales | Annual Fee (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 100million yen | 180,000 |
| 2 | 100 million yen or more but less than 500 million yen | 240,000 |
| 3 | 500 million yen or more but less than 1 billion yen | 360,000 |
| 4 | 1 billion yen or more but less than 5 billion yen | 480,000 |
| 5 | 5 billion yen or more but less than 10 billion yen | 600,000 |
| 6 | 10 billion yen or more but less than 20 billion yen | 720,000 |
| 7 | 20 billion yen or more but less than 30 billion yen | 840,000 |
| 8 | 30 billion yen or more but less than 40 billion yen | 960,000 |
| 9 | 40 billion yen or more but less than 50 billion yen | 1,080,000 |
| 10 | 50 billion yen or more | 1,200,000 |
Supporting Member
| Special Supporting Member | At least one fixed-value unit of 1,000,000 yen |
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| General Supporting Member | At least one fixed-value unit of 360,000 yen |
| Private Supporting Member | At least one fixed-value unit of 180,000 yen |
| Overseas Supporting Member | At least one fixed-value unit of 180,000 yen |
[4] Payment of membership fee
After being reviewed and approved by the board of directors, the secretariat will issue an invoice for the entrance fee and annual membership fee. For payment of the annual membership fee, please follow the membership fee regulations that will be sent to you after joining.
[Inquiries]
CESA Secretariat
Phone:＋81-3-6302-0231
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