The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) exists to protect, promote, and inspire participation and growth in the premium tobacco industry. Membership is company-based and owners and employees are granted membership through the company. The PCA currently offers membership to Retailers, Associates (manufacturers) and Industry Partners (Brokers, Distributers, and Suppliers) whose primary line of business is in the premium tobacco industry. See below for additional information and definitions of each category of membership.
PCA membership gives you and your business a direct connection to every facet of the industry, providing exceptional opportunities for networking and growth, offering business support, advocacy, education and year-round buying opportunities.
A 2025 PCA membership is valid from January 1, 2025 — December 31, 2025, and dues are not prorated. If a member joins mid-year they must pay for the entire year. 2025 Membership will open September of 2024. Any dues payment made after September 1, 2024 will count towards the 2025 Membership year.
NOTE: If you are NOT a member of PCA and wish to become one on-site at the PCA25 trade show, you will incur an additional onsite membership application fee of $500. Registration for PCA25 will open in early 2025. PCA Alliance members are not eligible to attend the PCA trade show.
Member Types & Definitions
A PCA Retailer Member is defined as a business entity engaged in whole or in part in the retail sale of premium cigars, specialty tobacco products, and related tobacco accessories through conventional retail stores and other retail outlets.
To be eligible for Retail Membership with the PCA, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Must operate in a location that has retail zoning or have proper permitting for the physical location to sell specialty tobacco products.
- Must have all state-required permits and licenses including sales tax license for the retail sale of tobacco products.
- Must have regular business hours during which customers can purchase specialty tobacco products.
- Supply photographs of the outside of their establishment showing signage and the inside showing the tobacco display.
- Retail Members shall be entitled to one vote per membership.
Retail member dues are set forth as:
| # of Retail Stores | Annual Dues |
| 1 Retail Store | $600 |
| 2 Retail Stores | $900 |
| 3—5 Retail Stores | $1,200 |
| 6—20 more Retail Stores | $1,500 |
| 20+ Stores | $3,500 |
Follow the links below to learn more or apply for retail membership.
A PCA Associate Member is defined as a manufacturer, distributor or service provider who serves or supplies PCA Retail members.
To be eligible for PCA membership under the Associate classification, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a manufacturer, distributor or service provider who services and supplies current PCA retailers
- Must remain FDA compliant with all current regulatory requirements
Note: All exhibitors at the Annual PCA Convention & International Trade Show must have an active Associate membership, however, associate members are not required to exhibit to maintain membership.
Associate member dues are set forth as:
| Total Annual sales volume | Annual Dues |
| $0 — $1M Annual Sales Volume | $787 |
| $1M — $5M Annual Sales Volume | $945 |
| $5M — $20M Annual Sales Volume | $1,575 |
| $20M+ Annual Sales Volume | $3,097 |
NOTE TO EXHIBITORS
The PCA does not allow exhibitors to showcase, market, sell or sample products containing CBD, THC or paraphernalia at the trade show. If you have questions about whether a product does or does not qualify, please contact us at info@premiumcigars.org.
Additional Requirement for Trade Show Exhibitors: In order to exhibit at the PCA Trade Show, exhibitors must also have a Current State Wholesale Other Tobacco Product Distributor’s License from the State of Nevada Department of Taxation OR complete an Application for Event Specific Licensing per PCA deadline requirements.
Each application for membership is reviewed and approved individually. For questions regarding the application process or for additional assistance, please contact Erin R Holland, Head of Marketing & Membership, at erin@premiumcigars.org.
Follow the links below to learn more or apply for Associate membership.
Industry Partners include Distributors, Suppliers, Brokers and Media outlets whose primary business is committed to the premium tobacco industry.
To be eligible for membership as an Industry Partner with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), your primary line of business must be classified as one of the following:
- DISTRIBUTER: A business which warehouses or sells premium tobacco products or accessories from at least one (1) PCA Associate member to PCA Retailer members. Distributers must be sponsored by at least one (1) Associate member as part of the application process. Note: Distributors who wish to exhibit at the PCA Annual Convention & International Trade Show must join as an Associate Member.
- SUPPLIER: A company who supplies products or services to PCA Associate members, which help those manufacturers bring their product(s) to market. Examples include: tobacco growers; cigar box makers; cigar band or cellophane wrapper makers; pipe tobacco can makers; insurance providers; software providers, e.g.. Suppliers must be sponsored by at least one (1) Associate member as part of the application process.
- BROKER: A Sales Representative who is contracted to represent a PCA Associate Member company and who sells their products to PCA Retailer members. Brokers must be sponsored by at least one (1) Associate member as part of the application process.
Distributers, Suppliers & Brokers: To be considered for membership with the Premium Cigar Association, you will be asked to designate your sponsoring Associate Member(s) as part of the online application process. The sponsoring Associate member must have current membership, be in good standing with the PCA, and exhibit at the annual Trade Show.
Industry Partner annual dues are set forth as:
| Industry Partner Classification | Annual Dues |
| Broker | $472 |
| Distributor | $472 |
| Supplier | $472 |
Each application for membership is reviewed and approved individually. For questions regarding the application process or for additional assistance, please contact Lisa Sigler at sigler@premiumcigars.org.
Follow the links below to learn more or apply for Industry Partner membership.
Affinity Partner Savings
Exclusively for PCA Members
In addition to getting premier access to the world’s greatest premium tobacco trade show, when you become a member of the PCA, you’ll get to take advantage of exclusive programs and savings for your business! Check out our current list of affinity partners here.
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