Join AmCham

The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia is the leading and most influential foreign business organization in the Russian Federation, representing over 750 firms. With its Moscow headquarters, St. Petersburg Regional office and representative in Washington, D.C., the Chamber effectively advocates the trade and investment interests of its members.

• The possibility to convey general members’ views to U.S. and Russian government and parliament officials, presidential administrations, and business decision-makers.
• Legislative & governmental information, including:
• Legislative information
• Tracking of legislation under Duma consideration
• Fast and accurate dissemination of current business and political information
• Position papers
• One-Window Program with the Federal Migration Service (FMS) - for more information please click here
• Premium Processing for U.S. Visas - for more information please click here
• Contacts & networking opportunities:
• Government and Сhamber member contact information for Moscow, St.Petersburg and the regions
• Participation in the following events held by the Chamber:
• Briefings with business leaders and key policy makers
• CEO forums
• Thematic seminars and roundtables
• Regional briefings
• Business After Hours (for registered members)
• Annual conferences
• Trade missions
• Annual Awards Conference
• US Independence Day celebration
• Golf tournament
• Soccer tournament
• New Year Holiday Party
• Helpful information on running a business in Russia, namely:
• 17 sector-based committees
• Thematic seminars
• Annual Report on the Economic and Investment Climate in Russia
• Marketing services - exposure for the Member on/in:.
• AmCham website (www.amcham.ru) which contains monthly calendar of events and updates on all Chamber activities, AmCham News on-line, business information, etc., namely:
• Placing Member's company news, special offers and events’ information in “News from Member”, “Member-to-Member” and “AmCham Community Events” sections
• Placing selected articles in “Legislative Updates” section
• Advertising opportunities - banners, links, etc. (for an additional fee)
• AmCham publications, in particular AmCham News (free distribution), and the annual Membership Directory (free distribution for Corporate Members only):
• Placing Member's company news in “Off the Wire” section (one announcement per company per edition)
• Placing articles from Member representatives in the thematic section of AmCham News per agreement by both sides
• Placing advertisements and inserts (for an additional fee)
• Events:
• Opportunity for Member company representatives to speak at events.
• Promotion of member companies through sponsorship of business breakfasts, luncheons, conferences, social events, etc. (for an additional fee)
• Regular electronic notifications
• Subscription to committee and general information e-mail lists and automatic delivery of information about committee activities and Chamber events by e-mail.
  

First you should complete a membership application form and return it to Irina Bujak at: bujak@amcham.ru or by fax: 961-2142. In addition to the application form, you should submit a copy of your Annual Report or your company's most recent audit and a completed new member questionnaire that will be sent upon receipt of your online application.

Almost anyone can apply for membership in the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia. If a company has less than 25% American capital, then it needs to submit two letters of recommendation from AmCham member companies in addition to the application form and its annual report.

Non-Regular Corporate Members (including Non-profit Members, Affiliate Corporate Members and Associate Corporate Members) receive the same benefits as American companies and are eligible to participate in all Chamber activities. The only exception is that Non-Regular Corporate Members do not have full voting rights.

Once all application materials are received, they are reviewed by the membership committee. The committee, comprised of five board members, takes approximately one week to review the materials and make its decision. Once the application has been approved, the new member will receive a Welcome Package that includes an invoice for annual membership dues.

Membership fees are based on the company's worldwide revenue. The following chart shows the fee structure.

There are no entrance or additional fees when a company or organization joins the Chamber. If a company joins in January, the full annual membership fee is due for the first year. If a company joins in the period February - December, a prorated membership fee is due for the first year. Renewal fees will be due January 1 of the subsequent year.

Fees may be paid through a bank transfer in rubles or dollars, cash in rubles only (at the AmCham office) or by charging it to an American Express, MasterCard or Visa credit card. A credit card payment can be made either at the AmCham office, or by faxing/sending a completed signature-on-file form to AmCham.

AmCham events are open for all employees of your company unless otherwise specified.
Your company may designate two registered representatives (Primary and Alternate members) who will receive the following benefits:

• Opportunity to participate in the event "Business After Hours"/"Business Before Hours" (the only event with limited participation)
• Their contact information will be published in our Annual Membership Directory as the main representatives of your company
• They will receive AmCham News on a quarterly basis
• They will receive the Annual Membership Directory

If your company has more than two employees who would like to receive these benefits, the employee may join as an Additional Corporate Member for only $400 annual fee.