CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Company Name Brand Name Singapore Address PART 1 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT COMPANY PARTICULARS Address: Postal Code: Company s Information Registration No.: Registration Date: Registered Trademark (if any): Website: Company s Shareholders (Name any 2) Name: Designation: Nationality: Email: Name: Nationality: Designation: Email: Main Contact (for administrative purposes) Name: Tel: Email: Mobile: Type of Business/ Services (Please tick whichever applicable) Manufacturer Trader Designer Buying Offices/ Retailer E-commerce Agencies Accessories Footwear Bags Womenswear Menswear Childrenswear Other specialization (please specify): Supporting Industry (Please describe your business) * Please be reminded to supplement with a brand profile of your company when you send in the application.
Overseas Office Address OVERSEAS OFFICE (IF APPLICABLE) Address: Country/Postal Code: Registration No.: Overseas Type of Business/ Services (Please tick whichever applicable) Manufacturer Trader Designer Buying Offices/ Retailer E-commerce Agencies Accessories Footwear Bags Womenswear Menswear Childrenswear Other specialization (please specify): Supporting Industry (Please describe your business) COMPANY ANNUAL SALES TURNOVER Please indicate your company annual sales turnover (Please tick where applicable) * For company established less than one year, please provide an estimation of your annual sales turnover. > S$100 million or listed company > S$1 million S$25 million S$500,000 and below > S$25 million S$100 million > S$500,000 S$1 million Buying agency We hereby apply to be a member of Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) and agree to abide by the Constitution of the Federation. Name and Signature Company Stamp Date *Membership is auto-renewed on a yearly basis until members express their request to terminate the membership through submission of the Membership Termination Form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This will help us provide you with timely and accurate information as members email SMS Mail How would you like to receive information from Taff (Please tick all applicable) Social media (please tick and indicate your company s accounts): Facebook Twitter Instagram Others What are you interested in attending (Please tick all applicable) Events (organised by Trade shows Taff or other associated organisations) Others (please indicate): Networking Important information: Application 1. All required information must be provided in order for this application to be processed. Incomplete applications will result in delays in processing. 2. Upon submission of this application, it will be submitted for consideration and approval by Taff s Executive Committee. 3. Applicant will be notified in writing of the approval of the application. The date of this notification shall be the commencement date of the applicant s membership in the Federation. Termination 1. Membership may be terminated at any time by giving Taff s Executive Committee one (1) month s notice in writing with the duly completed Membership Termination Form. The effective date of termination of membership shall be one (1) month from the date of receipt of the written notice. 2. All outstanding membership fees must be paid upon termination of membership. 3. The Membership Termination Form can be requested by emailing assistant@taff.org.sg. 4. The Federation reserves the right to terminate members in accordance with the terms stated in the Constitution. Suspension 1. The Federation reserves the rights to suspend members. Subscription fees continue to be payable in the event members are suspended. Members may choose to terminate their membership by giving one (1) month s notice in writing. 2. Members will not be entitled to enjoy any of the benefits during suspension.
Approval by President/Vice President of Membership PART 2 TO BE COMPLETED BY FEDERATION Name and Signature Date TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID PAYMENT DETAILS Payment Status: Entrance Fee & Subscription Fees Paid Amount Cash/Cheque No Payment Date
1. OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION Promotes the manufacturing, marketing, sourcing, merchandising and distribution of all textile, apparel and fashion related businesses and to represent and safeguard the interests of industry players. 2. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND RESOURCES Networking Opportunities Programme Regular networking sessions Annual Chinese New Year celebrations networking dinner Benefits Opportunities to meet with various Taff members Incentives TaF.tc training course Capability development/industry-insiders workshops/sharing sessions Seminars Incubation Space at Cocoon@Design Orchard Discounted fees for participation in trade shows and events (E.g. New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week) Overseas trip to source for productions and buyers, and to attend trade shows/exhibitions. Taff website 1 day free course (valued at S$300 based on gross fees) Cross-exchanging and gaining insights and updates of the fashion industry Priority and discounted fees Discounted fees Discounted fees Discounted fees Free Job Posting & Listing via Taff s Talent Portal Other benefits include but not limited to: 1. Eligible for voting into the Taff Management Committee (subject to membership group with voting rights) 2. Be part of the voice for the textile and apparel industry to lobby and negotiate at industry level
TAFF MEMBERSHIP GROUPS Group 1 2a Description as per Constitution Any company carrying on business in the textile, yarn or apparel industry in the Republic of Singapore shall be eligible as a member. Any company providing designing services or engaging in the trading or buying house services, offering consultancy or other related services to the fashion industry in the Republic of Singapore, shall, at the discretion of the Management Committee, be eligible as Member. Any company carrying out business or services in the fashion lifestyle design and/or retail business in the Republic of Singapore shall be eligible as a member. Any person, providing or engaging in the services of designing or merchandising in the fashion industry in the Republic of Singapore shall be eligible as Member. Voting Rights Yes Yes 2b Any company carrying out business or services in the fashion footwear and accessories design and/or retail business in the Republic of Singapore shall be eligible as Member. Yes 3a Any company providing services or support to the fashion Industry shall, at the discretion of the Management Committee, be eligible as Associate Member (Supporting Industries). Any non-singapore registered company carrying on business in the fashion industry, or providing designing services or engaging in the trading or agencies, or offering consultancy or other related services to the fashion industry, shall, at the discretion of the Management Committee, be eligible as Associate Member (Support). No 3b Any person, studying or teaching or engaging in research work at academies of arts or fashion in related fields of fashion designing or services in the Republic of Singapore, shall, at the discretion of the Management Committee, be eligible as Associate member (Academic). TAFF MEMBERSHIP FEES Entrance Fees (One-time charge only) Group 1, 2 and 3a $300 Group 3b $30 Yearly Subscription Fees for Groups 1 and 2 (based on company s annual revenue, charged annually) Less than S$500,000 S$360 S$500,000 - S$1 Million S$600 S$1 Million S$25 Million S$1200 S$25 Million S$100 Million S$2400 > S$100 Million or listed company S$3600 Buying Agency S$2400 Yearly Subscription Fees for Group 3a (Associate Member Support) Regardless of revenue S$1800 1-year Membership Fee for Group 3b (Associate Member Academic) Regardless of revenue S$20 No