Renewing your membership keeps your professional status active and gives you continued access to the support, resources and recognition that come with being an RICS Professional.
This page answers common questions about how and when to renew, payment options, downloading invoices, and what to do if you need help. For more information about your membership, visit our Membership FAQs.
You can also see the full list of RICS membership benefits here.
You can renew your membership by logging in to your My Account and following the steps on the Professional Fees page. You’ll be asked to:
You’ll receive confirmation once your renewal is complete.
Your membership renewal is due on 1 January each year. You have until 31 January to make your payment. After this date, your fee will be overdue, and reminders may be sent via SMS or email. If payment isn’t made, your membership will be cancelled.
Your renewal fee depends on your membership grade and location. Check the latest professional fees here.
Payment methods vary by country and include:
See RICS Payment Options for details.
Yes, your employer can renew your membership via bank transfer (BACS). They must:
For five or more renewals, your employer can use the Corporate Payment Scheme. Employers can also use any payment method listed in the RICS Payment Options.
Important: Even if your employer pays your fees, you are personally responsible for ensuring payment is made.
Yes, both are available in your Invoices & Receipts page:
Yes, you can add your employer’s address as a correspondence address during renewal. However, your personal address will always be included, as you are personally liable for payment.
To update your employer’s details after payment, please email contactrics@rics.org.
RICS membership fees are VAT-exempt under Article 132(1)(i) Directive 2006/11/EC. However, you may be eligible for tax relief on your fees. For details, visit Tax Relief on Membership Fees.
Donations to LionHeart are outside the scope of VAT, as it is an independent charity.
You may be eligible for a concession based on your circumstances. Check your eligibility. If you're facing financial, career, or personal challenges, LionHeart may be able to help.
Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply to change from AssocRICS to MRICS or from MRICS to FRICS. Check your eligibility.
To rejoin after a break, you’ll need to apply for reinstatement and pay the reinstatement fee plus the current annual membership fee.
Before you resign, check if you qualify for a concession. RICS offers reduced fees and support for members facing financial difficulty, career changes, health issues, or retirement.
If you still wish to resign:
There’s no formal notice period, but it usually takes 4-6 weeks to process your resignation. You must continue to meet your membership obligations until your resignation is confirmed.
No. Membership subscriptions are annual fees and are non-refundable if you retire during the membership year.
If you retire part way through the subscription year. Your membership and access to associated benefits will remain in place until the end of the current paid membership period.
Once notified, RICS will:
Add the member to the Member Obituaries list.
Yes, please update us if your employment status changes. Go to your Personal Details in your RICS account to update your employer information.
If your employer isn’t listed in our system, you won’t be able to add their details directly in your RICS account. To add your employer details, follow these steps:
Changes will appear in your account within 24 hours. If you’re unable to update your details, contact us here.
If you're approaching retirement, unemployed, or on long-term sick leave, you may be eligible for a concession. If you're facing challenges, LionHeart may be able to help.
If you miss the 31 January deadline:
Your membership may be cancelled. If this happens, you’ll need to apply for reinstatement and pay a reinstatement fee.
Your membership will lapse, and you’ll lose access to your RICS account and the right to use the RICS designation and logo.
If your membership lapses or is cancelled:
To reinstate your membership, you’ll need to apply and pay the reinstatement fee plus the current annual membership fee. View reinstatement fees by country and member grade.
CPD requirements depend on your membership grade. View CPD requirements here.
If you’re a qualified member, log your CPD in the CPD Recording section of your RICS account. If you’re a candidate, use the assessment platform to record your CPD activities.
We offer a range of resources to support your professional development, including:
Explore all CPD resources here.
No, all CPD activities must be completed by 31 December and logged by 31 January.
If you're unable to complete or record your CPD, let us know as early as possible through our Contact Us page. We’ll provide guidance to help you meet the requirements.
However, if you fail to meet your CPD obligations, the following actions may be taken:
First breach
Second breach
Third breach
Update your details anytime in your Personal Profile in your RICS account. Changes are processed and will appear within 24 hours.
If your employer isn’t listed in our system, you won’t be able to add their details directly in your RICS account.
To add your employer details, follow these steps:
Changes will appear in your account within 24 hours. If you’re unable to update your details, contact us here.
Your digital membership card is available in the Personal Details section of your RICS account, after your renewal. You can view, download, or print it as a PDF at any time.
See full details of the RICS Digital Membership Card.
Try these steps:
If the issue persists, email contactrics@rics.org with a screenshot and your RICS membership number.
Your username is usually your preferred email address linked to your RICS account. If you can’t access it, email contactrics@rics.org with your date of birth and postcode/ZIP code. Our support team will assist you in recovering your username and updating your contact details if necessary.
Go to your RICS account login page and use the Password Reset Tool. Follow the steps to reset your password.
Important: RICS will never ask for your password by email or phone.
Try these steps:
If the issue persists, contact us here.
If locked out due to failed login attempts:
If the issue continues, contact us here.
For these purposes, income is defined as money a member receives on a regular or irregular basis, for work or services. It is earned-income from employment or business activities which could include but is not limited to; wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, dividends and self-employed earnings.
It is calculated at the point of application.
In 2024, we committed to reviewing these and developing a concessions framework that focuses support on members whose circumstances may make the cost of membership more challenging, while ensuring the concessions framework remains fair and financially sustainable for the wider membership.
We know that any change affecting concession eligibility matters deeply to members, so we carried out a thorough, multi-stage review. This included listening to members, engaging a consultative group with an external facilitator, running workshops with governance bodies and modelling different scenarios with support from an independent consultancy. We also carried out a number of assessments to determine impact of these changes.
We had a clear goal to create a framework which is robust, easy to administer, and financially viable for RICS, providing support when our members need it most.
RICS has reviewed its membership support to ensure we can continue delivering value to members while managing resources responsibly. Applying the same income‑based threshold across all concession types helps us ensure that financial support is focused on members experiencing the greatest financial pressure. For any questions, members are encouraged to get in touch with our contact centre by calling 0808 169 1066 or concessionsupport@rics.org.
The UK is our largest market and home to the greatest number of concession holders. We will explore the feasibility of adopting a similar approach to the concessions framework for international members which will follow detailed research including salary benchmarking and a review of protected characteristics across each market, so the model reflects local conditions. We will keep members informed as this work progresses.
The Corporate Payment Scheme covers all RICS membership grades that require annual renewal of professional fees. Students and non-members are not eligible until they have enrolled as a candidate or become an RICS member.
Professional fees vary by membership grade, region, and membership year. Refer to the RICS professional fees guidance for current rates.
Yes. Eligible employees can receive a concession on their annual professional fee. Refer to the Concessions webpage for eligibility criteria. Your firm can advise RICS of relevant personal circumstances through the RICS Corporate Portal for review.
Firms are invited to review their employee data through the RICS Corporate Portal from August each year.
Changes requested outside the adjustment period will be processed in the next available invoicing round. Any applicable discount is subject to payment being received within the required payment period.
If the information submitted through the Corporate Portal does not match our records or requires clarification, the RICS HUB team will contact your firm's registered contact to resolve the issue.
Contact the RICS HUB team as soon as possible and provide your expected payment date. This will help us understand your circumstances and avoid unnecessary payment reminders or escalation.
Once your firm confirms that its data is ready for invoicing, the submitted data will be locked while RICS processes your submission. If you identify a change after submission, contact the RICS HUB team for support. Depending on the stage of the invoicing process, the change may need to be processed in a later invoicing round.
If an employee is no longer included in your Corporate Payment Scheme, update their information in your portal. RICS will contact the individual where necessary to explain their professional fee and renewal options.
Your firm’s registered Corporate Payment Scheme contact will be our main point of contact for managing the scheme, including communications about your employee data and any actions required. If you provide separate Accounts Payable contact details, we may use these for communications relating specifically to your firm’s invoice and payment.
If an employee has paid their professional fees directly to RICS but is also included in your Corporate Payment Scheme, please contact the RICS HUB team. We will review the payments made and advise on any action required, including whether a refund is due.
If an employee is included in your Corporate Payment Scheme, they should not receive individual payment reminders for professional fees covered by the scheme.
Please check that the employee is included in your Corporate Portal data. If they are correctly included and are still receiving payment reminders, contact the RICS HUB team via our corporate phoneline +44 24 7509 5359 or corporate@rics.org for assistance.
Contact the RICS HUB team via our corporate phone line +44 24 7509 5359 or corporate@rics.org for assistance.
No. LionHeart donations are not automatically included in your firm's Corporate Payment Scheme invoice.
When firms pay RICS professional fees on behalf of their employees, the individual opportunity to donate to LionHeart during renewal is no longer presented. As an independent charity, LionHeart relies on voluntary donations to continue supporting RICS professionals and their families through times of financial, emotional and practical need.
We encourage firms participating in the Corporate Payment Scheme to consider making a corporate donation to LionHeart as part of their annual membership renewal process. You may also wish to promote fundraising initiatives or share this opportunity with your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or fundraising teams.
If your employer has confirmed that they will pay your professional fees through the Corporate Payment Scheme, you do not need to make a separate payment to RICS for the fees included in the scheme.
You should continue to keep your personal and professional information up to date and complete any individual requirements that remain your responsibility.
Sign in to your RICS Portal to check whether your professional fees are being managed through your firm's Corporate Payment Scheme. If your firm has confirmed that it will pay your professional fees for the year, this will be displayed in your Portal.
If you are removed from the Corporate Payment Scheme, the RICS Hub team will contact you to explain the next steps. We will issue an individual renewal notice and discuss the payment options available to continue your membership.
If you change employer, let RICS know and speak to your new employer to confirm whether they will be paying your professional fees. If your previous employer removes you from its Corporate Payment Scheme, RICS will contact you about your renewal and payment options. You should also update your data in your online account.
If your personal circumstances change, you may become eligible for a concession or CPD exemption. Check the Concessions webpage for eligibility criteria and let your firm’s Corporate Payment Scheme contact know about any changes that may affect your professional fees or CPD requirements. Your firm can provide this information to RICS through the Corporate Portal.
If your professional fees are being paid through your firm’s Corporate Payment Scheme, you should not receive individual payment reminders for fees covered by the scheme.
If you receive a reminder, please contact your firm’s Corporate Payment Scheme contact to confirm that you have been included in their scheme. You can also contact the RICS HUB team via our corporate phoneline +44 24 7509 5359 or corporate@rics.org for assistance.
Contact the RICS HUB team via our corporate phoneline +44 24 7509 5359 or corporate@rics.org for assistance.
No. If your employer pays your RICS professional fees through the Corporate Payment Scheme, a LionHeart donation is not automatically made on your behalf.
Because your renewal is managed through your employer, you won't be prompted to make an individual donation during the renewal process. However, you can still support LionHeart by making a personal donation at any time. You may also wish to encourage your employer to consider making a corporate donation to LionHeart as part of its participation in the Corporate Payment Scheme. Whether through a corporate contribution, an individual donation, or both, every contribution helps LionHeart continue providing vital support to RICS professionals and their families when they need it most.
Any questions? Visit Contact Us for regional support and phone numbers or email contactrics@rics.org.
