Applying for SPIBA membership

ATTENTION: NEW MEMBERSHIP TERMS! 
- no entry fee for returning companies – past SPIBA members,
- the introduction of a new membership category of "micro enterprises",
- an opportunity for members to become SPIBA sponsors of the year in 2012, as a result your company will receive substantial benefits which includes using your company's logo on SPIBA's brochures at each event in 2012 and the web site www.spiba.ru.
- GOLD SPONSORSHIP  (unlimited membership). The SPIBA Gold Sponsorship will provide your Company with unlimited participation in SPIBA activities at the ‘No charge’ rate. Read more
- SILVER SPONSORSHIP (an alternative to membership fee). The SPIBA Gold Sponsorship will provide your Company with all the rights of SPIBA Members'. Read more


SPIBA Membership:

SPIBA is composed of a diverse group of foreign and Russian firms operating in north-western Russia. Those who share the SPIBA philosophy, and are willing to improve the investment climate in north-western Russia, are eligible for membership.

Application procedure:

Please download and fill out the SPIBA Membership Application form and send it via fax to +7 (812) 325-9092 or via e-mail to office@spiba.ru. All applications for membership are reviewed by the Executive Committee and are generally acted upon within two weeks of receival from their submission. Once the application has been approved, the new member will receive a New Member Package that includes an invoice for annual membership dues.
If you have any questions about the application procedure please contact us.

Membership dues:

Regular Membership dues (for commercial organizations)

For the fiscal year 2012 (January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012) regular membership dues are payable in quarterly installments in the amount of 25,000 rubles per quarter for organizations, paying the fee on  a quarterly basis, (amounting to 100,000 rubles per year). Members can also pay the annual dues in one installment of 93,000 rubles. Membership expires one year from the date of acceptance into the association.

Diplomatic, Individual, Micro Enterprises and non-profit Membership dues

These dues are payable in quarterly installments in the amount of 10,000 rubles, for organizations, paying the fee on a quartely basis, (amounting to 40,000 rubles per year) or one installment of 36,000 rubles. Non-profit and charitable organizations must provide proof of their non-profit status to receive this discount.

Membership dues are payable starting from the quarter in which the organization joins SPIBA.

Entrance fee:

Additionally, all new members must pay an entrance fee in the amount of:

  • 25,000 rubles for commercial organizations. 
  • 10,000 rubles for non-profit organizations, micro enterprises and individuals.

Method of Payment:

The standard method of payment is via bank transfer. Cash payments in rubles are also accepted.

Participation in SPIBA activities:

  • Each SPIBA member who pays their membership dues has an equal voice in the operation and direction of the association.
  • Any company representative can be included in the SPIBA distribution list to receive all current information on SPIBA activities.
  • One company representative can attend SPIBA events free of charge and the second one for a discounted rate.