In this regard, it is expected of members and partners that they will demonstrate active involvement in the precise definition of individual interests and project capacities, and the provision of high-quality corporate and project presentations.

Criteria for companies

The applicant for membership of the North America Serbia Business Forum must be entirely in compliance with the Statute, Mission, Objectives and Ethical Codex of the NASBF and:

1. the company may be registered in the Republic of Serbia, Canada or the USA,
2. the company may owned by citizens of the Republic of Serbia, the USA or Canada, regardless of the registered headquarters of the company,
3. the company, as regards its founders and owners may be a public, socially-owned or state-owned company,
4. the company may be international, present on one of the key international stock markets,
5. the company may be international, with business activities registered in the Republic of Serbia, and which does business with clients from Serbia, the USA and Canada.

A company registered in the Republic of Serbia must also:

6. present active proof of their representative or distribution arrangement with a Canadian or US company,
7. demonstrate current and predictable business relations in the sectors of trade and/or investment ties with business entities from Canada and the USA
8. have a local business reputation and independence from political parties and groups.

Criteria for non-governmental organisations

1. NGOs must demonstrate an irrefutable connection with organizations oriented towards offering international aid and assistance to the Republic of Serbia from the territory of the USA or Canada.
2. The core activities of the NGO must be connected with the promotion and stimulation of economic development, reform and support for the commercial activities of companies from Serbia.
3. The NGO must demonstrate independence from political groups and parties in the Republic of Serbia or outside it.

Criteria for partner associations

1. Partner associations and affiliates may be business associations, chambers of commerce, clubs, development agencies and/or agencies promoting investment and trade capacities, independent or connected with government bodies.
2. The partner association or affiliate may also be a high-level educational, cultural or scientific research institution, regardless of the legal status of the founder and/or owner.

Criteria for honorary members

Honorary membership may be entered into by individuals accepting an invitation from the Executive Board of the NASBF to become honorary members of the Association and who by their reputation, work and achievements in relation to the NASBF and the promotion of its objectives, justify such an invitation.