Observer Member is the most basic membership level of the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) and the membership required to purchase any special service the Chamber provides. It gives you access to the institution’s general information and events, and lets you see from the inside how the Chamber works.
What an Observer Member is
Observer members are those who wish to access the general information offered by the Chamber and take part in the events it organizes. It is the Chamber’s most basic membership level and, at the same time, the type of membership required to purchase any special service it provides.
Who this membership is for
This option is designed for individuals or legal entities that want to:
- follow the Chamber’s activities and learn how it works before taking a bigger step;
- attend the public events organized by the Chamber;
- contract one of the Chamber’s special services, such as the Smart Export program, for which membership is mandatory.
Observer Member rights
Observer members will enjoy the following rights:
- Access to the public reports produced by the Chamber.
- Attendance at any public events that may be organized.
- Use of the Chamber’s logo in their advertising materials, always accompanying the logo with the following phrase: “Observer Member.”
Membership conditions
- Membership fees must always be kept up to date.
- Members must comply with the conditions set out in the Chamber’s “Membership Agreement.”
- Attendance at events organized by the Chamber will be subject to the conditions defined for each event.
Requirements to join as an Observer Member
- Be in full exercise of civil rights under the laws of the country, whether as an individual or a legal entity.
- Be an individual or legal entity of recognized moral standing.
- Submit a copy of your passport. Legal entities must submit a document proving the entity’s legal registration and the legal capacity to represent and sign on its behalf.
- Complete the membership application on the Chamber’s official website.
Other membership levels
If you are starting a business project, the Entrepreneur Member level adds a project consultant and access to databases of potential customers and suppliers. If you already have an established company, Full Member is the level with the most rights. You can compare them on the membership page.
Why join the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce
The Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) is a private, international, non-profit organization, founded in Israel in 2019 and registered in Florida (USA). It works in foreign trade, training and cooperation between Israel, 22 Ibero-American countries, Andorra and the USA. It has cooperation agreements with SE-CECC/SICA, DINADECO, the Ombudsman’s Office of Costa Rica (Defensoría de los Habitantes), UTN and FIJE, and is a member of AICO (Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce).
Learn more about the Chamber and its cooperation agreements.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Observer Member of the Chamber?
It is the most basic membership level of the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce, designed for those who wish to access its general information and take part in its events.
Is Observer Member membership required to contract services?
Yes. It is the type of membership required to purchase any special service the Chamber provides.
What rights does an Observer Member have?
Access to the Chamber’s public reports, attendance at public events and use of the Chamber’s logo in their advertising materials, always accompanied by the phrase “Observer Member.”
What requirements must I meet to join?
Be in full exercise of your civil rights, be of recognized moral standing, submit a copy of your passport (and, for legal entities, a document proving legal registration and capacity to represent) and complete the membership application on the Chamber’s website.
How much does Observer Member membership cost?
Membership is free: you can join online in a few minutes and receive your certificate by email.