Everything you need to know about WMF, the Business Club, membership and how we operate.
The WMF is the world’s largest international, non-profit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting the global Malayalee community. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, it operates in over 170 countries, promoting networking, cultural exchange, social, and business development while upholding democratic, secular, and inclusive values.
The WMF Business Club is a specialized, premium affiliate of the WMF. It is designed to leverage the WMF’s extensive global network to unite Malayalee business professionals, facilitating high-level collaboration, strategic alliances, and mutual growth opportunities in both local and international markets.
Membership is open to individuals of Kerala or Malayalee origin who are actively running a business or a company, or hold a key decision-making role in an organization. Applicants must possess a strong, reputable standing in their industry and not hold executive roles in competing business networking organizations.
Lifetime Membership: ₹10,000 INR (Rupees Ten Thousand) for the first 200 Members (Founder Members).
No, the above-mentioned Membership Fee applies to only the first 200 Founding Members.
After that, the Membership Fee will be an Annual Subscription of ₹10,000 INR (Rupees Ten Thousand), applicable every year.
No, the Membership Fee and Admin Fee are subject to change in the future to a higher fee, as per the discretion of the WMF Business Club Trustees and Global Governing Body (applicable to new members only). This will be communicated in advance.
Yes, as WMF (World Malayalee Federation) is the Parent Organization, you need to be a member of the WMF as well. The lifetime membership fee of WMF is only ₹2,000 INR (Rupees Two Thousand). This is a mandatory requirement.
No. Once the WMF Business Club Fee is changed to an Annual Subscription model, the WMF Global (parent organization) fee membership fee will be included, and the WMF Business Club Member will automatically become a WMF (Global) member as well. There will be no additional fee.
Individual memberships are lifelong once approved for the Founding Members (first 150). After that, membership need to
be renewed each year.
Corporate memberships require renewal every five years to ensure continued alignment with the club’s objectives
Corporate memberships are possible, at the discretion of the WMF Business Club Trustees and the Global Governing Body, on a case-by-case basis, after assessing the company’s profile.
Corporate memberships may be transferred to another key executive within the same organization upon formal request and approval by the Club’s governing body.
Individual memberships are strictly non-transferable.
No, the WMF Business Club Membership Fee is non-refundable. The only exception for a refund is if the Membership Application
is rejected or not approved due to non-eligibility.
Yes, Honorary Memberships are reserved for distinguished leaders, typically within the WMF organization, who serve in an advisory capacity to the Business Club for a 2-year term. This is at the discretion of the WMF Business Club Trustees and Global Governing Body.
The term/tenure of Officer Bearers of the WMF Business Club at each location is 2 years. The first WMF Business Club Global Governing Body will serve two terms, and consecutively it willbe only one term.
Yes, your WMF Business Club Membership could be terminated for non-adherence, lack of meeting attendance, or non-compliance with the WMF Business Club Bylaws, or breach of the Code of Conduct of the WMF Business Club, and you will forfeit the Membership Fee.
Any Malayalee businessperson who fulfils the criteria as listed
above can apply for the WMF Business Individual Membership.
Currently, it is by referral by an existing Member. You will be provided with an Interest of Intent Form (application). Once approved by the Core Committee, you will be provided with an Online Payment link.
Once the payment is completed, you will get the Payment Invoice by email (please check your Spam folder as well), and a Welcome email & Welcome WhatsApp message with a link to complete a Google Form.
This Google Form must be completed to enter the detailed info about you, your company, products or services. This data will help your company’s information to be made available for other WMF Business Club Members through the Members Directory. This will enhance the reachability and potential for referrals and growth.
Your uploaded Passport photo will be used to issue the WMF Business Club Privilege Membership Card (with your photo on the card, along with the listing of your Blood group).
The WMF Business Club Membership Privilege Card provides identity, recognition and discounts to the Members at various Brands, Retailers, Restaurants, Resorts, etc.
Yes, WMF Business Club Members are welcome to enlist their business under the empanelled list of premium brands or companies by providing discounts ranging from 5% to 25% discounts on their Products or Services to the Members.
If interested in enlisting and empanelling your company or brand as a Discount Provider on the Membership Privilege Card, you may reach out to the Office Bearer by emailing: businessclub.wmf@gmail.com You will be required to fill out a short Google Form.
By becoming an empanelled company or brand as a Discount Provider on the Membership Privilege Card, you are extending your business’s reach to the Members, and get an opportunity to highlight your product or services, and increase your sales.
Members gain access to a curated suite of benefits designed for professional growth and networking:
Monthly Networking Meetings: Structured, high-impact sessions for direct business connections.
Global Access: Invitations to regional and global conclaves and events, and connections with business people and opportunities globally (170 countries).
Business Referrals: Opportunities for business referrals and strategic partnerships.
Exclusive Resources: Access to an online directory of fellow
members.
Welcome Kit: New members receive a premium welcome kit,
including a membership card, lapel pin, and organizer
Once you are a WMF Business Club Member, you will be added to the local Club Members group on WhatsApp. Each Member can post about their products or services in the WhatsApp group.
You will also be added to the International group on WhatsApp, where you can post about your products, services, or specific requirements in any location or country.
We will also have a searchable Members Director (online), where
you can reach out to other potential Members for business referrals,
business expansion, joint ventures or partnerships.
Yes, the Business Club is committed to continuous professional development. We plan to develop and offer specialized educational
programs focused on global business trends, leadership skills, and industry best practices.
Regular networking meetings are held monthly (offline and online). Members or their nominated representatives are expected to maintain regular attendance. Missing 3 consecutive meetings, or a lack of at least 6 attendances in a year, will result in the automatic cancellation of the membership.
There will be a total of 2 meetings in a month, 1 In-person Meeting (offline) in a month, and 1 Online Meeting. Each of these meetings will be held on alternate weeks (bi-monthly).
While regular meeting attendance is mandatory and strongly recommended to maintain attendance compliance, participation
in other events is welcome as well.
Members must adhere to the highest standards of conduct both in doing their business and in their relationship with the WMF Business Club, including integrity, honesty, accountability, and respect for diversity. This commitment is essential to fostering a positive and collaborative environment, as listed in the Code of Conduct of the WMF Business Club Bylaw.
All members are required to respect the strict confidentiality of information shared within the club, particularly concerning business strategies, financial details, and personal experiences.
Your business information will be available to all Members, but your Personal Information will be available only in the Office Records and kept confidential
No. If you are serving as an Office Bearer in any other Malayalee Business Networking group, you cannot become a member in WMF Business Club, as it will become a ‘Conflict of Interest’ situation or position.
The first step is to become a WMF Business Club Member and be connected with one of the local Business Club locations near you. The next step is to be an active Member by participating in all the Meetings and events, and proactively helping and supporting with your abilities, skills and talents. Once your contributions are notable, you will be nominated for the various Roles and Responsibilities within the Club whenever such opportunities arise.
Yes, the Roles & Responsibilities of the Office Bearers of the Club are clearly defined and documented. Each location Business Club will have a Core Committee, with President, Secretary and Treasurer, along with a team of multiple Coordinators to lead and manage various other functions like Membership Coordinators, Member Development Coordinators, Guest Coordinators, and many more.
To maintain transparency and trust, members are required to immediately disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the WMF Business Club Core Committee Team or to the Global Governing Board.
Breaches of the bylaws are taken seriously. The member will receive a show-cause notice, and failure to address the issue satisfactorily may lead to the termination of membership.
The collected fees are essential for sustaining the club’s high quality operations and providing member benefits. A portion of these funds is also allocated to the WMF Global as an affiliation fee for its overarching mission, the local Business Club for its functioning, for Charity works, and the WMF Business Club Global for its administration, functioning, events, and growth plans & actions.
Yes, the WMF Business Club’s Bylaws, SOPs, Guidelines, and Rules & Regulations could be amended and updated from time to time, as part of the continuous improvement strategies of the club, based on the relevant Best Practices around the world, and subject to changes to other legal changes by the government.
Yes, the Club’s finances undergo Annual Audits conducted by Certified Accountants. The audit reports are formally submitted to the WMF Global Cabinet. Each location Club is also required to do its Audits every year, and submit them to the WMF Business Club Trust and Global Governing Body
Complaints regarding ethical misconduct or other serious issues should be lodged with the WMF Business Club Global Governing Board. Or reach out to us via email:
info@wmfbusinessclub.com
Further details and contact information are available on the official WMF Business Club website or through your local chapter representatives. Or reach out to us via email: iinfo@wmfbusinessclub.com