Membership fees
The IDM is continually seeking new ways to save its members money and extend the value of the many benefits of membership.
IDM Membership - the hallmark of marketing professionalism
| Membership grade | Subscriptions rate |
|---|---|
| Member (M IDM) | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 |
| Affiliate Member | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 |
| Associate Member (A IDM) | £135 plus VAT (@10%) = £148.50 |
For full-time student rates please call us on 020 8614 0277.
Save up to 50% on your subscription
The IDM is continually seeking new ways to save its members money and extend the value of the many benefits of membership.
- save 10% when join online by Direct Debit or you switch your existing subscription to Direct Debit – choose quarterly or annual payment options.
- claim back 20% or 40% in tax deductions (depending upon your tax status). IDM membership is a recognised tax-deductible professional subscription.
- save a further 10% on VAT, a specially negotiated rate reduced from 20%, offering further savings if you or your company are not VAT registered.
Save your entire subscription fee
There’s a good chance your employer will pay your membership subscription. Some 80% of IDM membership fees are paid by the member's employer. So, why not ask your employer about funding your membership?
More savings when you start using your membership
Become an IDM member today and enjoy great discounts on a wide range of IDM events, products, facilities and services:
- discounts on the IDM’s extensive portfolio of training courses: Save money as you develop your professional knowledge, skills, expertise and career.
- discounts on attendance to IDM member events: The IDM hosts a number of specialised marketing conferences and events each year. Some are large, high profile events, while others are more focused, intimate forums. As an IDM member you will save money as you stimulate your mind and extend your professional network.
- exclusive rates for hiring the IDM’s professional conference and meeting rooms: The hire of our smart, extensively-equipped training suites and meeting facilities is exclusive to IDM members.
- discounts on IDM products and services: Save money on IDM publications such as the IDM Marketing Guide, the industry's only comprehensive and authoritative reference guide for practitioners.
Corporate Membership packages
The IDM's Corporate Membership package will give your business, agency or consultancy extra professional credentials. As well as gaining all the advantages and benefits of individual membership, your business will enjoy a free web page on the IDM website, discounts on training and events for all your staff, two complimentary places at the IDM’s prestigious Annual Lecture for your chosen company representative and, of course, use of the IDM Corporate Member logo. Visit Corporate Membership for further details or call +44 (0)20 8614 0277 for group rates.
Claiming your tax relief
IDM membership is an Inland Revenue approved (List 3) professional body. Please click to view listing ("Direct Marketing Membership Inst. of"). If you are a UK taxpayer, the subscription you pay for your membership is tax-deductible (eligible for tax relief).
| Higher rate taxpayers | Subscriptions rate | Net cost | Tax relief (savings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member (M IDM) | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 | £108.90 | £72.60 |
| Affiliate Member | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 | £108.90 | £72.60 |
| Associate Member (A IDM) | £135 plus VAT (@10%) = £148.50 | £89.10 | £59.40 |
| Lower rate taxpayers | Subscriptions rate | Net cost | Tax relief (savings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member (M IDM) | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 | £145.20 | £36.30 |
| Affiliate Member | £165 plus VAT (@10%) = £181.50 | £145.20 | £36.30 |
| Associate Member (A IDM) | £135 plus VAT (@10%) = £148.50 | £118.80 | £29.70 |
Claiming tax relief can be done in several ways, depending on who ultimately pays for your subscription:
- If you pay your subscription directly, you should show the gross amount of the subscription—e.g. £182 for Member (remembering to round to the nearest pound)—in the appropriate box of section 1.34 – 1.36 ‘Expenses incurred in doing your job’ (2002 Tax Return) of your Tax Return.
- if your subscription is shown on your P11d (the statement of benefits issued to you by your employer), then you should include it in section 1.32 – 1.36 and in section 1.22 –1.23 as a business ‘benefit and expense’.
- if you do not complete a tax return, you should write to your local tax office (your employer will be able to give you the address and reference) and make a claim. You'll need to state:
- your National Insurance number
- the full IDM name, which is: ‘The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing Membership Limited’
- the amount of subscription paid
- the date of payment
