Become a Member: 5 Good Reasons to Join the OAV
1. Cross-Industry Networking
Professional exchange, best practices and support in addressing business challenges. Around 400 companies use the OAV network to advance their activities across Asia.
2. Regional Reach Across Asia
Our network provides access to contacts and insights throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region—from Mongolia to New Zealand and from India to Japan—opening up diverse business opportunities for our member companies.
3. Tailored Support
The OAV provides customised support for your individual business activities in Asia, enabling targeted and effective market entry as well as sustainable business growth across this dynamic region.
4. Strong Representation in Policymaking
As a supporting organisation of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), the OAV represents the interests of its members at the highest political level.
5. Regular Networking Events
Members benefit from regular online and in-person events covering current developments and intercultural insights. In addition to expanding professional expertise and knowledge, these events provide valuable opportunities to build relationships with leading representatives from German business engaged in Asia as well as with political decision-makers.
Membership Fees
As a corporate member, you benefit from the OAV’s extensive professional network and a wide range of practical services and opportunities.
The annual membership fee, payable per company, covers the majority of these benefits. The services included in the membership may be used by multiple employees within the member company.
The annual membership fee is based on company revenue and is as follows:
Start-ups (companies founded within the last three years; reduced rate limited to two calendar years): €900 per year
Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) and educational institutions: €900 per year
Small companies (annual revenue up to €50 million): €1,800 per year
Medium-sized and large companies (annual revenue up to €1 billion): €3,200 per year*
Very large companies (annual revenue exceeding €1 billion): €5,200 per year*
Higher membership contributions are welcome at the discretion of the member company.
For information about membership within a corporate group, please contact the OAV Office.