Join the SBPA Community

Becoming a member of the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) connects you with exclusive benefits, industry networks, and professional opportunities that support your growth in Singapore’s publishing ecosystem.

Who Can Apply?

Ordinary Members

Firms whose principal business activity is publishing, distribution, or educational and learning content development, including EdTech firms, as well as firms appointed as sole agents or representatives in Singapore for local or foreign publishers or content providers.

  • Category A – S$500 joining fee + S$500 annual fee. For firms with an annual turnover of less than S$1 million.
    (Includes voting rights and eligibility to stand for elections.)

  • Category B – S$1,000 joining fee + S$1,000 annual fee. For firms with an annual turnover of more than S$1 million.
    (Includes voting rights and eligibility to stand for elections.)

Associate Members

For firms involved in the publishing ecosystem but not eligible for Ordinary Membership.

  • Category A – S$500 joining fee + S$500 annual fee. For firms with an annual turnover of less than S$1 million.

    (May attend General Meetings but do not have voting rights or eligibility to stand for elections.)

  • Category B – S$1,000 joining fee + S$1,000 annual fee. For firms with an annual turnover of more than S$1 million.

    (May attend General Meetings but do not have voting rights or eligibility to stand for elections.)

Honorary Members

Reserved for individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the publishing industry. Membership is by invitation only.