Certification Fee Schedule
Certification fees are structured by estimated annual revenue across twelve documented tiers. The fee covers the complete assessment and verification process.
Multi-year certification terms are available at reduced rates. No application fees, processing charges, or variable costs.
What This Page Establishes
- Provides the complete fee schedule for certification assessment.
- Explains the revenue-based tier structure.
- Clarifies that no application fees, processing charges, or variable costs apply.
- Describes multi-year term options and associated reductions.
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Complete Fee Schedule
The following table outlines annual certification fees for each revenue tier. All pricing is quoted in USD.
Certification Pricing by Revenue Tier
| Tier | Classification | Annual Revenue Range | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Startup | $0 – $250K | $1,200 |
| 2 | Small Emerging | $250K – $500K | $2,000 |
| 3 | Strong Emerging | $500K – $1M | $3,000 |
| 4 | Early Growth | $1.0M – $2.5M | $6,000 |
| 5 | Advanced Growth | $2.5M – $5M | $9,000 |
| 6 | Established | $5.0M – $10M | $15,000 |
| 7 | Strong Established | $10.0M – $20M | $20,000 |
| 8 | National Growing | $20.0M – $50M | $30,000 |
| 9 | National Mature | $50.0M – $100M | $40,000 |
| 10 | Enterprise | $100.0M – $250M | $50,000 |
| 11 | Large Enterprise | $250.0M – $500M | $75,000 |
| 12 | Global | $500.0M+ | $100,000 |
Multi-year certification terms receive discounted pricing: 2-year terms receive a 10% discount on the total fee; 3-year terms receive a 20% discount. All fees are quoted in USD.
Fees scale with annual revenue across 12 documented tiers, ensuring proportionate assessment costs at every level of operation.
2-year terms receive a 10% reduction. 3-year terms receive a 20% reduction. Certification remains valid for the full term, subject to ongoing compliance.
The certification fee covers the complete assessment and verification process. There are no application fees, processing charges, or variable costs.
What Certification Provides
- Controlled use of the Certified Artisanal mark for approved product ranges.
- Listing in the public registry with a shareable product verification page.
- Registry ID for buyer and consumer verification.
- Eligibility to use approved mark assets under usage guidelines.
- Buyer sheet and introduction workflow where available.
- Increased clarity for retailers evaluating artisanal claims.
- Ongoing accountability through audit and renewal.
Certification does not guarantee retailer acceptance, consumer preference, distribution, or revenue outcomes.