The questions we get

A not-for-profit business association. It exists to facilitate the international development of European companies and to represent their interests before institutions. It is not a consultancy, not an agency, and not a club.

No. The EBA is a business association and holds no chamber functions delegated by any state. It follows the operating model of international chambers of commerce, but does not use that title or present itself as one.

The Alliance is being formed. The first members are joining now — which is precisely why joining at this stage carries the weight it does: those who come in today help shape what the Alliance becomes.

A General Assembly of members, an elected Board, a Supervisory Board and a Council of Chapters. The bodies, their powers and their limits are set out on the Governance page.

No. And be wary of anyone who says they do. The Alliance provides its services on an obligation-of-means basis: it commits to the scope, the deliverables and the timeframe — not to the commercial outcome. That depends on the market, the product and the company itself.

Every project has its own scope, so we do not publish prices. Tell us what you need and we will send a proposal with scope, timeframe and cost. We reply within 48 working hours, and asking for a proposal commits you to nothing.

No, and it cannot. These are regulated fields. The Alliance accredits licensed professionals, refers and follows up — but the partner contracts directly with you, in its own name and under its own licence. The EBA takes no commission and is not answerable for the outcome.

No. The services are open to any company. Members get their own terms and priority scheduling.

Dues depend on the tier and the size of the organisation. They are communicated during the application process, with no commitment. We do not publish figures because the dues of an SME and those of an international group are not comparable.

No. Membership runs for one year and is only renewed on the member's confirmation. There is no automatic renewal.

The membership base is the European chapters. A company from outside Europe looking to operate in the European market should get in touch: we look at each case on its merits.

Create a free account and tell us which market interests you. That is how we decide where to open the next chapter — and we will let you know when it does.

The free account gives you access to information: publications, event invitations and a heads-up when your country's chapter opens. Membership gives you access to execution: a listing in the directory, member terms on services, qualified introductions, the right to submit opportunities, and institutional representation.

We use it to send you the information you agreed to receive, and nothing else. We do not sell or pass data to third parties. You can unsubscribe in one click and request deletion at any time.