Membership

Membership Categories

1. National Members

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

Fees:

USD 3,000

2. Corporate Members

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

Mid-size Companies: Annual online revenue USD 5–50 million
USD 10,000

Enterprises: Annual online revenue above USD 50 million
USD 15,000