Become a member

Join Membership

Join the EABC to access expert advice on East African trade and investment policies, engage directly with top policymakers, and benefit from exclusive webinars, research, and analysis.

Members also enjoy tailored capacity-building workshops on EAC and AfCFTA, plus high-impact forums to grow your business and network across the region and continent.

Join Now ->

Details of applying organization

Membership Type

Name of Organization: *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Email *

Website / URL

Type of Business/Sectors categories: *

What are the areas that you would like EABC to assist you in? You may attached a separate sheet if you need more space *

The undersigned on behalf ofthe company hereby makes a formal application to join the East African Business Council. If we are admitted for Membership, we agree to abide by the Constitution and Rules to pay our subscription promptly when called for and have pleasure in giving information as requested below:

SIGNED BY :

Name *

First

Last

Position *

Date *

Email

Membership Benefits:

Influence Policies in East Africa: –
Gain insights on EAC Economic Outlook 2025 during EABC CEOs Round Tables meetings.
Contribute to the Research and Public Private Dialogues with Government to inform policy reforms
Opportunity to engage with EAC Secretary General during EABC CEOs – EAC Secretary General RoundTable
Submit tax proposal and Gain insights on EAC National Budgets Analysis 2025/26
Be part of EABC Working Groups on Trade in Services, manufacturing, Agribusiness and MSMEs
Formulate Sector Specifict Policy Proposals to be included in the Annual EABC Policy Advocacy Agenda presented to EAC Council of Ministers
Capacity Building
Trade in Services
National Trade Information Portals
Quality for Trade Platforms
East African Standards & SPS regulations
Direct Support & Advisory services on EAC trade law by EABC Experts
Direct Support from EABC Officers on trade concerns i.e. NTBs, trade & business restrictions inconsistent with EAC agreements
Growth & Market Information
Access to key research and studies – East Africa Barometer on Trade in Services and East Africa Trade and Investment Barometer and Outlook
EABC Insights on East African Business Outlook 2025
East Africa Budget Analysis
EAC Trade and Investment Updates highlighting Ministerial Decisions
EABC Jumuiya Watch newsletter on trade & investment updates
Adverts, opinion or insights featured in EABC journals and newsletters
Events
Connect, network, and collaborate with high-level government officials and strategic investors/partners in EABC upcoming events:
East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2025
East Africa B2B/Trade Missions on Trade in Services to the EU
The 13th Regional Academia-Public-Private Partnership Forum 2025
South Sudan Trade and Investment Forum 2025
Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2025
EAC Trade Mission to 31^st Uganda International Trade Fair in collaboration with Uganda Manufacturers Association
EAC Trade Mission to Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair
Right to Vote during the EABC Annual General Meeting and being part of EABC Governing Council

Membership Categories

Corporate membership

Corporate membership: is open to all companies with interest and operations in EAC region.

Elite Membership

Elite Membership : The Elite Circle categories is reserved for a small number of selected members who wish and have the capability to influence regional integration issues on the highest possible level. Members of this category are entitled to individually customized support, Exclusive services VIP treatment. The Elite Circle Benefits include

Join EABC Delegation to EAC Heads of State Summit

Inclusion in EABC delegation visit to Ministers

Arrangement of individual visits of the Secretary General of the EAC, if requested

Arrangements of visits and meetings with Speaker of EALA and relevant Committees of Parliament to influence bills that are related to your sector

Joint co-creation of advocacy activity, Events and policy research/ studies with EABC

Special direct support and intervention by EABC Executive Director in case of trade challenge

Direct Channel to Present policy proposal/issue to EABC Board for consideration

VIP treatment in EABC events – preferential seating, exhibition

Recognition in EABC Events as Elite Member

Plus, All corporate membership benefits

Ordinary and Associate membership

Ordinary membership: is open to all private sector apex bodies and sectoral associations with interest to influence policy changes at EAC level.

Associate membership: is open to government agencies and parastatals with interest and operations in the EAC the region.

EABC MSMEs Platform Membership

EABC MSMEs Platform Membership – Powering Small Business Success

The EABC MSMEs Platform offers tailored membership for micro, small, and medium enterprises, as well as SME associations and cross-border trader groups. Join to unlock regional opportunities, policy influence, and business growth across East Africa.

Medium Enterprises (USD 1,000): For registered businesses with 1–10 employees and annual revenue of USD 30,000–40,000.

Small Enterprises (USD 500): Open to businesses with 1–5 employees earning USD 15,000–29,000 annually.

Micro Enterprises (USD 200): For businesses with up to 4 employees and annual revenue below USD 15,000.

SME Associations & Hubs (USD 500): For registered entities supporting SMEs through training, advocacy, and trade promotion.

Cross-Border Traders Associations (USD 200): Designed for registered groups at EAC borders engaging in micro and small-scale trade.

Grow regionally. Trade confidently. Join now.

Appy Membership

Details of applying organization

Membership Type

Name of Organization: *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Email *

Website / URL

Type of Business/Sectors categories: *

What are the areas that you would like EABC to assist you in? You may attached a separate sheet if you need more space *

The undersigned on behalf ofthe company hereby makes a formal application to join the East African Business Council. If we are admitted for Membership, we agree to abide by the Constitution and Rules to pay our subscription promptly when called for and have pleasure in giving information as requested below:

SIGNED BY :

Name *

First

Last

Position *

Date *

Phone

Become a member

Join Membership

Join Now ->

Details of applying organization

SIGNED BY :

Membership Benefits:

Corporate membership

Elite Membership

Ordinary and Associate membership

EABC MSMEs Platform Membership

Appy Membership

Details of applying organization

SIGNED BY :

CONTACT INFO

QUICK GUIDE

USEFUL LINKS

EXACHANGE RATE