The process of joining ab:ba
1 Candidate Declaration
1.1. The candidate submits an application to join the Association.
1.2. Fills out a questionnaire with basic questions necessary for the accreditation process.
1.3. An introductory offline or online meeting is conducted with the candidate’s representative to clarify the candidate’s motivation, needs, and expectations from membership in the Association, the specifics of the business, and identification.
2 Candidate Information Verification
2.1. ABBA employees verify the accuracy and compliance of the data provided by the candidate in the questionnaire and the information provided by the candidate’s representative during the meeting.
2.2. Information about the company (candidate), founders, beneficiaries, and affiliated persons is collected and evaluated from official trade registers, specialized consolidated databases, company’s public profiles and websites, media sources, extracts from databases obtained from Association partners.
2.3. With the candidate’s consent, references may be requested from members of the Association or companies in the candidate’s business field.
All information is analyzed collectively. In case of discrepancies, additional documents are requested.
3 Decision on Accreditation Results
3.1. A conclusion is submitted to the Association’s governing body (elected collegial organ) regarding the acceptance or rejection of the candidate for membership in the Association. The procedure for challenging the decision through the Association’s Supervisory Board is also provided.
3.2. An ABBA representative returns with the decision to the candidate.
4 Monitoring (during the membership in ABBA)
To prevent abuse of trust, information about ABBA members is periodically verified by ABBA employees. This includes monitoring changes in basic data (e.g., changes in the composition of company participants, company reorganization) or information about violations of declared values by members. Mechanisms and grounds for excluding a company from the Association’s membership are provided.
More details about accreditation can be found in the article.
assistance
Help with business issues abroad
ABBA's main task is to support its members in solving business problems abroad. This includes protecting their interests, combating discrimination, conducting negotiations and creating platforms for dialogue with politicians and international organizations.
Expert consultations, seminars, and classes
ABBA members will get access to expert consultations, seminars, and classes across various fields. They can suggest topics for these sessions, access personal consultations, and receive information from authoritative sources on international business, like the Ministry of Finance of Poland.
Financial assistance for business
ABBA membership offers access to diverse business programs and financial support. Joining ABBA can provide confirmation of membership for financial institutions, aiding in financing opportunities. Members can engage in project contests for cash prizes and investor attention. Future plans include accessing financing through a guarantee fund in development with the Development Bank of Poland and the European Union.
Networking
ABBA membership grants access to protected networking events and exclusive groups of accredited businessmen, facilitating industry-specific connections and exchanges. Through ABBA representatives, partners, and affiliations like People's Embassies in 22 countries, members can connect with international businessmen. Opportunities to join business delegations via partners like the Polish Chamber of Commerce exist, with plans for meetings with renowned individuals based on member requests.
Affiliate bonus programs
ABBA members can access affiliate bonus programs and promote their services through the Association's and partners' media resources. Additionally, members can receive assistance with societal integration, including filing petitions for international protection for member business owners and their families. ABBA's services will evolve and expand based on member requests and the growing membership base.
| Items | Silver Elite | Gold Elite | Platinum Elite | Titanium Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of membership in АВВА | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual + physical | Virtual + physical |
| Obtaining ABBA letters of recommendation | + | + | + | + |
| Public interest advocacy businesses with Belarusian roots abroad | + | + | + | + |
| Individual advocacy on business matters | + | |||
| Access to all ABBA online events | + | + | + | + |
| Access to all ABBA offline events | + | + | + | |
| Access to partner events | + | |||
| Contacts of accredited specialists | + | + | + | + |
| Free expert consultations (up to 3 hours per month) | + | |||
| Free expert consultations (up to 5 hours per month) | + | |||
| Access to participation in business trips, ekhro | + | + | ||
| Subscription to a useful newsletter | + | + | + | + |
| Help in finding a business partner | + | + | + | |
| Assistance in finding financing | + | + | ||
| Networking in the private chat of the Association's friends | + | + | + | + |
| Access to ABBA's monthly offline networking (Warsaw/Vilnius) | + | + | ||
| News about joining ABBA in social networks (with friend's consent) | + | + | + | + |
| Presentation of a member of ABBA in social networks (with the friend's consent) | + | + | ||
| Video interview about ABBA friend (with friend's consent) | + | |||
| Access the ABBA Knowledge Base | + | + | + | |
| Discount for advertising at ABVA events | + | + | + | |
| Receiving bonuses / discounts from partners | + | + | ||
| Partner status at ABBA events | + | |||
| Friendly contribution | 250 euros per year | 500 euros per year | 1000 euros per year | 3000 euros per year |
| Items | Price |
|---|---|
| Access to all ABBA online events | 200 euros per year |
| Access to all ABVA offline events | 200 euros per year |
| Free expert consultations (up to 3 hours per month) | 2520 euros per year |
| Free expert consultations (up to 5 hours per month) | 4200 euros per year |
| Access to participation in business trips, ekhro | 3000 euros per year |
| Video interview about ABBA friend (with friend's consent) | 5000 euros per year |
| Partner status at ABBA events | 1000 euros per year |
faq
Who can become a member of ABBA?
A company or sole proprietorship registered abroad in Belarus (except Russia), which:
- has a founder (participant) who is a citizen of Belarus now or in the past;
- to agree with the Code of Business Ethics and the Statute of ABVA;
- have passed ABBA accreditation
Can a company have founders (members) from other countries?
Yes, but at least 1 of the founders (participants) must be a citizen of Belarus now or in the past
If there is no company or sole proprietorship registered abroad in Belarus yet, what can I do?
You can't join us as a friend at the moment, but you can get basic support and participate in open events. Contact us to learn more.
What is accreditation?
A mandatory procedure that occurs after receiving an application to join ABBA. Accreditation consists of several stages:
- declaration of the candidate (when filling out the application);
- introductory online or offline meeting with the candidate (at the candidate's choice);
- verification of information about the candidate (without the candidate's participation (no more than 5 working days after the meeting).
Can the decision on the accreditation result affect the activities of the company / IP abroad
No, because the accreditation procedure is an exclusively internal procedure of the Association and its results are transmitted exclusively to the representative of the candidate (company/IP).
Is information about the company and its founders publicly available?
Without the consent of the candidate, information about the company and its founders is not published in open access.
Can membership be private?
Yes, you can specify the "non-public membership" option in the application. But even for public friends, we ask for consent and specify the amount of information that can be public.