Thank you for submitting your application. We’re currently making improvements to the members’ online portal, which means confirmation of your application will be slightly delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
To apply for a reduced subscription, please complete the reduced subscription application and upload your supporting evidence, which shouldn’t be more than three years old.
Eligibility for a reduced subscription depends on individual circumstances. Use our Check eligibility – reduced subscription tool for personalised guidance and to highlight any supporting documentation you may need to provide with your application.
We offer two categories of reduced subscription:
Extended leave subscription
You may qualify for an extended leave subscription if you earn less than the income threshold and you're not in active employment due to one of the following categories:
- Raising a family full-time or are a full-time carer
- Re-entered full-time education
- Experiencing long-term unemployment
- Suffering a prolonged illness that’s prevented you from seeking employment
- Left accountancy to pursue a religious vocation
The latest extended leave subscription fee is on our Fees and charges page.
Subscription assistance
You may qualify for subscription assistance application if you're currently in employment and earn less than the income threshold.
The latest subscription assistance fee is on our Fees and charges page.
Supporting evidence
Your supporting evidence helps us to fully assess your circumstances. The documents we require will vary depending on your circumstances, but some examples are listed below:
- A tax return
- Confirmation you receive some form of government benefits
- Letter of termination from employer
- A document from your local tax office confirming no tax paid for the year or
- Confirmation of salary from employer e.g. a payslip
Submit your documentation as part of your application process.
Please also note that:
- All documents should be officially translated into English if the original is in another language
- All documents should be no more than three years old. If they're older, please obtain more recent information before submitting your application
- Bank statements cannot be accepted as evidence
- To continue to be eligible for reduced subscriptions, you must re-apply annually as your circumstances may have changed
Readmission with a reduced subscription
If you’re applying for a reduced subscription as part of readmission, please complete the relevant application:
Requirements and fees are detailed within the applications and further guidance can be found on ACCA Global