Business Membership

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Becoming a Business Member of the Institute of Export could save you up to £1500 each year in benefits and discounts. 

The IOE is the only professional membership body offering international traders a voice, and opportunity to demonstrate the vital skills and competences needed in a global marketplace.

We have many benefits of membership that are all focused around international trade, helping your business run smoothly and keeping you up-to-date. Normally charged at £250 annually, our membership’s value far outweighs the cost.

Buy Business Membership

only £250.00

Direct Membership

Choose this option if you have come directly to the Institute. We will need 2 business references before we can process your membership, you can contact us to give us your reference details.

Referral Membership

Choose this option if you are joining via one of our partner organisations, no references will be required however we will check your applications is valid with our partners before we process it apply for referred membership...

2 Free Affiliate Memberships are now available with your Business Membership when you join.

Membership Benefits

• A full communications package - daily bulletins, e-newsletters, a monthly subscription to International Trade Digest in collaboration with Croner, and our quarterly Magazines: Global Trader and the new Freight Times. Our communications package is designed to keep you informed and current, offering you the latest information about markets, business and compliance issues. IOE members also enjoy discounted advertising rates in all these publications.
• FREE Business Help Line - for any international trade issue, helping you to keep your business running smoothly. From payment terms to documentation, our experts are here to help you!
• Translation Services - vital to the success of all businesses trading internationally. We have companies on hand to give you fantastic rates on a wide verity of translation services. Evidence clearly shows that a business is 4 times more likely to sell if it speaks to its customer in the local language
• Business Members' Logos - on our website with a direct link to your company website, exposing your business to a wider international market, and showing your company’s commitment to the industry
• IOE Business Logo – Access to an IOE Business Member Logo: to use on your company letterheads, emails, internet and intranet demonstrating to visitors that your business is dedicated to professionalism in international trade, and raising the profile of your company
• Two affiliate memberships - free of charge for one year, allowing staff to engage in networking opportunities, help boost business opportunities and forge valuable links
• The IOE Job Board - for employers seeking to recruit Export and International Trade professionals, the IOE Job Board places your vacancies in front of our members and the thousands of monthly visitors to our website
• Preferential member rates on Institute training
• In house and bespoke training courses designed with our help and expertise
• Networking opportunities – With our many events that we hold, your business will be able to get in contact with other export professionals. With the possibility to host our events, raising your companies profile and showing your commitment to the Institute and Professionalism in International Trade
• Preferential advertising rates on this website or monthly membership e-newsletter
• Access to 'member's' area
• Education and professional qualifications through colleges, universities or our distance learning programme

Plus a package of extra benefits