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Membership Benefits

Your Partner in Southern Africa

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With a membership, you benefit directly from personal interaction oppottunties with other members. You also gain exclusive access to our wide range of business and social events, allowing you to expand your network.

  • 12 Countries

    Representation

  • 500+

    Member companies

  • 50+

    Events per year

Events

Members of the AHK Southern Africa have the opportunity to participate in exclusive events.

Members also have the opportunity to support the AHK Southern Africa as partners and have a visual presence on the AHK's media and advertising channels and events.

Network

The AHK Southern Africa is part of the international network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with 150 offices in 93 countries. If you want to become active with your company in other countries or need services, you can also contact us or let us put you in touch with suitable local partners.

Information advantage

As part of our network, you will receive first-hand information relevant to your business in AHK Southern Africa - e.g. on regulations and laws, taxes, customs tariffs, as well as technical and safety standards.

Through our monthly e-newsletter and mailer ‘Whats on the Agenda’, we deliver up-to-date information and news directly to your inbox.

Further opportunities

Members also have the opportunity to get involved in general meetings and working groups and represent their interests there.  

Membership Application

You can apply for membership quick and easy via our homepage and by submitting the applicable form online to us.

Register

The annual membership fee is determined by the General Assembly. Effective from January 2024:

CategoryFee
Group 1: Companies with up to 10 employeesR 2.553,-- incl. VAT
Group 2: Companies with up to 100 employeesR 4.600,-- incl. VAT
Group 3: Companies with up to 600 employeesR 9.575,-- incl. VAT
Group 4: Companies with up to 3000 employeesR 16.848,-- incl. VAT
Group 5: Companies with more than 3000 employeesR 36.133,-- incl. VAT
Branch Member20% of the basic fee paid by the parent company per branch, with the exception of group 5.
Members in Germany:€ 440 flat rate (no registration)

All fees include 15% VAT.

Pro-rata Membership Fee in the Year of Entry:

  • Registration from 01 April: 75% of respective annual membership fee plus R 250,-- registration fee.
  • Registration from 01 July: 50% of respective annual membership fee plus R 250,-- registration fee.
  • Registration from 01 October: Free membership until December, but the full fee plus R 250.- registration fee should be paid for the following year upon joining.

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