Membership
Six membership categories — fees are indicative in USD per year and subject to approval by the Members’ Forum
Registration in the Puntland Industrial Register is separate from membership and is proposed to be free of charge. Membership requires prior registration.
| Category | Eligibility (summary) | Vote | Indicative fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Industrial Member | Industrial enterprise that signs the founding charter during the founding window (Phases 1–2) and meets Full or SME criteria. | Yes | One-time founding contribution 500; thereafter the annual fee of its size tier. |
| Full Industrial Member (Tier A) | Enterprise engaged in manufacturing, processing or industrial production in Puntland with more than 50 employees; registered in the Register. | Yes | Tier A (more than 50 employees) 400. |
| Full Industrial Member (Tier B) | Enterprise engaged in manufacturing, processing or industrial production in Puntland with 11 to 50 employees; registered in the Register. | Yes | Tier B (11 to 50 employees) 250. |
| SME Industrial Member | Industrial enterprise with ten or fewer employees, including micro-manufacturers and workshops; registered in the Register. | Yes | 100. |
| Associate Member | Non-industrial enterprise or professional serving industry (suppliers, logistics, engineering and consulting firms, financial services, training providers). | No | 150. |
| Institutional and Strategic Partner | Government institutions, the Chamber, universities and research institutions, development organisations, industry associations. Admitted by agreement or MOU, not by fee. | No | None. |
| Corporate Partner (Bronze) | Company supporting HIIL’s mission through sponsorship. | No | Bronze 1,000. |
| Corporate Partner (Silver) | Company supporting HIIL’s mission through sponsorship. | No | Silver 2,500. |
| Corporate Partner (Gold) | Company supporting HIIL’s mission through sponsorship. | No | Gold 5,000. |
Member services and benefits
| Service | Who |
|---|---|
| Entry in the Puntland Industrial Register, industry identification number and downloadable industry profile | All registered enterprises (registration is separate from membership) |
| Listing in the Industrial Enterprise Directory and the digital product catalogue | Industrial members; Associate Members in the supplier directory |
| Voting and eligibility for Sectoral Industrial Committees and the Steering Committee | Founding, Full and SME Industrial Members |
| Member rates for training, advisory services, Expo stands and special studies | All members |
| Access to member-only research, bulletins and market information | All members |
| Buyer–seller matchmaking, export readiness and investment facilitation | Industrial members |
| Representation in public–private dialogue | Industrial members through their Sectoral Industrial Committee |
| Recognition as founder, partner or sponsor in HIIL communications | Founding Industrial Members; Institutional and Strategic Partners; Corporate Partners |
How to join
- Register your industry in the Register (free, proposed)
- Receive your industry registration number (for example HI001) after verification
- Apply for membership in the eligible category
- Approval, fee payment and receipt
- Certificate and digital membership card issued