Membership
A business that joins İİQA is not alone: it has a voice before government, news when laws change and a network in the industry.
Apply for membershipCurrent status
İİQA is going through state registration. Official membership will open once registration is complete. Membership fees are not being collected at the moment. You can send your application now: as soon as membership opens, we will contact you first.
Why join
14 service areasHave a voice before government
The Association raises your problems with official working groups and institutions.
Be the first to know when laws change
Get a plain-language newsletter on tax and food safety (AFSA) updates.
Strengthen your team
İİQA Academy training and, in the future, a talent pool.
Sit at one table with industry leaders
Closed meetings, general assemblies and seminars.
Promote your brand
Member features on İİQA’s website and social media.
See the results
Regular reports on what the Association does for you.
Who can join
Food service businesses operating in Azerbaijan: restaurants, cafés, bars, coffee shops, wedding halls, fast food and catering companies, both single-site businesses and chains.
Suppliers and technology companies work with the Association as partners.
PartnershipHow to join
Apply. Fill in the form on the website.
Review. The Executive Office checks your application and contacts you if needed.
Decision. The Board reviews the application within one month.
Membership. After the decision, your membership documents and a welcome letter are sent to you.
Frequently asked questions
What is İİQA?
A non-profit public union that brings together Azerbaijan’s food service businesses. Our goal is to represent the industry’s interests and raise professionalism and service quality.
Who can become a member?
Food service businesses such as restaurants, cafés, bars, coffee shops, wedding halls, fast food and catering. Both single-site businesses and chains can join.
Can a supplier company become a member?
Suppliers and technology companies are not members; they work with us as partners. To cooperate, apply via the “Partnership” page.
How much is the membership fee?
Membership fees are not being collected at the moment. Fees will be announced when official membership opens.
When does official membership open?
After the Association’s state registration is completed. If you apply now, we will contact you first.
When will I get a reply to my application?
The Board reviews applications within one month. We will inform you of the result by email.
We have several branches. How do we join?
A chain joins with a single application; you state the number of branches in the form. When fees apply, a special rule is provided for chains.
What do I get as a member?
Representation before government, a newsletter on tax and food safety updates, training, meetings with industry leaders and promotion of your brand. Services expand step by step.
Can businesses outside Baku join?
Yes, applications are accepted from all regions. In the first stage our activities focus on Baku and Sumgait; the regions will be added in later stages.
I didn’t find an answer to my question. Who should I contact?
Write to us via the form on the Contact page or call +994 50 390 92 64.
A “Code of Ethics, Integrity and Transparency” for members is being prepared. The document is at the draft stage, and work on it is in progress.
Join the voice of the industry
Filling in the form takes 3–4 minutes. Your application will be submitted to the Board.
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