Join AmCham

The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia is the leading and most influential foreign business organizations in the Russian Federation. Representing over 800 firms, with its Moscow headquarters, St. Petersburg Chapter and representative in Washington, D.C., the Chamber effectively advocates the trade and investment interests of its members.

• Advocating members' interests to public officials, legislators and business decision-makers in Russia and the U.S.

• Up-to-date legislative alerts, copies of draft legislation
• Opportunities to attend parliamentary hearings
• Publications: AmCham News, Membership Directory, Investment Climate in Russia 
• Listservs for regular updates on current business and political information
• Regional briefings and business development missions to various regions
• 17 sector and issues-based committees in Moscow, eight in St. Petersburg
• Seminars, conferences, luncheons and breakfasts

• Government and business contact information for Moscow, St. Petersburg and the regions
• High-profile events with prominent government and business leaders
• Social events
• Business After and Before Hours receptions

• Internet links and banners
• Advertisements in AmCham News and flyer inserts
• Company profile and advertisement in the annual membership directory

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

First you should complete a membership application form and return it to Ksenia Forsheneva at: kf@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 Annual Report.

There are 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, a prorated membership fee is due. Renewal fees will be due January 1 of the subsequent year.

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.

Fees may be paid through a bank transfer in rubles or dollars, or by charging it to an American Express 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.

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 as an Additional Corporate Member for only $400.