Membership
Membership Categories
UNIEF membership is institutional: National Members represent their country's digital commerce ecosystem, and Corporate Members are companies operating in digital commerce.
Category 1
National Members
Fees
USD 3,000
per year
Who can join:
National e-commerce associations, digital commerce councils, chambers, or federations officially representing online trade in their countries.
Role in UNIEF:
National Members form the core of the federation’s international structure. They serve as the primary point of contact for their national ecosystems.
Rights & Participation:
- Voting rights at the General Assembly
- Ability to nominate experts for working groups
- Eligibility to host regional dialogues or UNIEF events
- Visibility as the official national representative in directories and publications
- Input into policy discussions and global standards
- Priority access to UNIEF capacity-building programs
Benefits:
- Stronger international positioning
- Access to cross-regional knowledge and best practices
- Enhanced credibility with domestic stakeholders
- Participation in global cooperation projects
Category 2
Corporate Members
From USD 5,000 per year, based on annual online revenue.
Who can join:
Companies operating in digital commerce, including:
- online merchants
- marketplaces
- logistics and fulfilment providers
- fintech and payment companies
- digital service providers (SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, marketing tools, etc.)
Rights & Participation:
- Participation in UNIEF programs and initiatives
- Ability to join working groups and contribute expertise
- Inclusion in the Corporate Members directory
- Access to UNIEF reports, case studies, and market snapshots
- Eligibility to apply for the UNIEF Global Trustmark
- Invitations to UNIEF events and regional dialogues
Benefits:
- Global visibility
- Cross-border networking opportunities
- Access to knowledge and best practices
- Opportunity to collaborate with associations, policymakers, and peers
- Credibility through UNIEF membership and Trustmark priority
Fees:
SMEs
Annual online revenue below USD 5 million
USD 5,000
per year
Mid-size Companies
Annual online revenue USD 5–50 million
USD 10,000
per year
Enterprises
Annual online revenue above USD 50 million
USD 15,000
per year
Become a Member
Select your category in the application form. The UNIEF Secretariat reviews all applications.