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Membership

Join a global community of traders, companies and institutions committed to fair and transparent trade, and benefit from the Council's services and protection.

Types of membership

  • Individual membership

    For individual traders, entrepreneurs and professionals.

    • Trader protection services and legal guidance
    • Access to the Global Academy and the Knowledge Centre
    • Invitations to the Council's events and conferences

  • Company membership

    For small, medium and large companies.

    • Protection services for the company and its staff
    • A path to accreditation and the Global Trading Platform
    • Discounts on Academy programmes for employees

  • Institutional membership

    For chambers of commerce, trade associations and public institutions.

    • Joint programmes and initiatives with the Council
    • Representation of members' interests internationally
    • Participation in conferences and working groups

  • Trade membership

    For importers, exporters and trading houses that work across borders.

    • Trade opportunities and business connections
    • Support with cross-border disputes
    • Priority review of accreditation applications

  • Strategic partner membership

    For organizations that cooperate with the Council on programmes and initiatives.

    • Joint strategic initiatives
    • Recognition as a partner of the Council
    • Access to the Council's global network

  • Academic membership

    For universities, institutes and training centres.

    • Joint training programmes and certificates
    • Cooperation in studies and research
    • Access to the Knowledge Centre

The Council's management may also create special memberships by decision.

Services linked to membership

  • Global Trading Platform

    Trade with accredited companies, suppliers and buyers.

  • Global Academy

    Courses, workshops and certificates for you and your team.

  • Trader protection

    Complaints, assistance and dispute resolution.

  • Discounts and partnerships

    Preferential terms with the Council's partners.

  • Events and conferences

    Forums, meetings and webinars around the world.

  • Advisory services

    Legal and trade advice from the Council's experts.

How to join

  1. 1

    Choose your membership type.

  2. 2

    Complete the online application.

  3. 3

    Upload the required documents.

  4. 4

    Accept the membership terms and policies.

  5. 5

    The Council reviews and approves your application.

  6. 6

    You receive your digital membership card.

Digital membership card

Each member receives a digital membership card with a unique membership number, issue and expiry dates and a QR code that can be scanned to verify the membership. The card can be used on a mobile phone.

Renewal

Members are reminded before their membership expires. They can renew it and update their details, and a new card is then issued.

Membership fees

Fees depend on the type of membership and are confirmed when your application is approved.

Apply for membership

Choose your membership type and tell us about yourself or your organization.

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