Fee

Summary of the conditions applicable to membership fees for the Institute of Company Lawyers (IBJ-IJE)

Adopted by the Council of the IBJ-IJE on 15 December 2020, last updated on 19 October 2026, and based on the IBJ-IJE Act of 1 March 2000, the IBJ-IJE’s Internal Regulations, the Code of Ethics and the decisions of the General Meeting or the Council of the IBJ-IJE.

  • 2027 Membership fees:
    • Members (company lawyers): €431
      • €410 if the company or group has at least 30 members
    • Associate members – paralegals: €260
    • Associate members – other categories: €364
  • 2026 Membership fees:
    • Members (company lawyers): €414
    • €394 if the company or group has at least 30 members
  • Associate members – paralegals: €250
  • Associate members – other categories: €350
  • A 50% reduction of the amount applies for the first year if membership is approved by the Council after 31 August.
  • Payment term: 60 days from the invoice date.
  • Membership is for an indefinite period, until the member resigns.
  • The annual membership fee is due in full, even if the member was active for only part of the year (e.g. in case of resignation during the year or suspension of activity for several months).
  • The member ensures that the invoice is duly paid, even if the invoice is addressed to his or her employer.
  • In case of non-payment after a reminder, the membership fee will be invoiced directly to the member and, where applicable, enforced recovery and/or disciplinary proceedings will be initiated and/or the member will be deemed to have resigned.
  • The member must immediately inform the IBJ-IJE of any change in his or her details or situation (change of employer or position, professional or private contact details, etc.).