Membership FAQ

How much are membership dues?
 
Membership fees are based on the company's worldwide revenue. The following chart shows the fee structure.

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP & ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
(Based on worldwide revenue)
  
Corporate Member (? 1 million gross revenues +)- ?1,750
 
Full Member (less then ? 1 million gross revenues ) - ?650
 
Corporate Sponsor (N/A) - ?2,650
 
Associate Member - no fee

Non-Profit - ?400
 
Educational, government organization, partner organization - no fee 

Are there any additional or one-time entrance fees? If the company joins after the first of the year, how are membership fees determined?
 
There is no entrance or additional fees when a company or organization joins the Chamber. If a company joins the Chamber after the first of the year, membership is valid for one year from the day of joining the Chamber.  

If my company has is not Russian or European based company, what limitations does this put on my membership?
 
All Members (including Non-profit Members) receive the same benefits and are eligible to participate in all Chamber activities. The only exception is that government and educational organizations do not have voting rights.
  

How long does the process take?
 
Once all application materials are received, they are reviewed by the membership committee. It takes approximately one week to review the materials and make decision. Once the application has been approved, the new member will receive a Welcome Package that includes an invoice for annual membership dues.

How can we pay our membership fees?
 
Fees may be paid through a bank transfer in Euros. 

Once we're members, how many employees can take part in Chamber activities?
 
Your company may designate two representatives who will receive all Chamber information and be our contacts at your company. If your company has more than two employees who would like to participate on a regular basis in our committee meetings and other events only open to Chamber members, the employee may join for additional fees.

Why should our company join RusCham? 

RusCham: Helping you Succeed

The Russian European Chamber of Commerce is one of the leading and most influential foreign business organizations. Representing large number of firms, with offices in Moscow, New York and Kiev, Sofia, London, Budapest, and other countries, the Chamber promotes the business interests of its members and cooperates closely with both the European and Russian governments to develop a market environment attractive to investment and long-term business operations.

ADVOCACY
Advocating members' interests to public officials, legislators and business decision makers in Russia and Europe.

INFORMATION

- Legislative
Up-to-date legislative alerts, copies of draft legislation
Opportunity to attend parliamentary hearings

- Business
Updates on the work of the Russian European Business Dialogues
Annual analytical publications
Fast and accurate dissemination of current business and political information

- Regional
Regional briefings and business development missions to various regions
Contact information for regional businesses and administrations

- Educational
Seminars, conferences, luncheons and breakfasts

ACCESS, CONTACTS AND NETWORKING
Government and business contact information for Russia, Europe and the regions
High-profile events with prominent government and business leaders
Social events
Business After and Before Hours receptions

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Marketing
Internet links and banners at www.ruscham.com
Advertisements in RusCham Newsletters  and flyer inserts
Company profile and advertisement in the annual membership directory and Chamber’s publications
Face-to-face contacts and meetings with prospective partners.