Become a member
Your key benefits as a member
Global network
As a member of FBN Switzerland, you automatically become a member of FBN International. You have access to the world's largest network of family businesses.
Exclusive platform
At selected events, we combine knowledge from practice and research. We keep you up to date on trends and best practices and showcase solutions.
Exchange and inspiration
Peer-to-peer discussions and mutual learning offer you new, cross-generational perspectives.
Choose your membership now
- Family business with less than 100 employees:
CHF 1.500 per year
- Family business with 101 to 250 employees:
CHF 2.000 per year
- Family business with 251 to 1.000 employees:
CHF 3.500 per year
- Family business with 1.001 to 5.000 employees:
CHF 4.000 per year
- Family business with more than 5.001 employees:
CHF 5.000 per year
All members of the business family are eligible to participate and gain access to the network.
CHF 550 per year regardless of the size of the company.
Only one person per family can take out an individual “Next Generation” membership. It is personal and non-transferable, for a duration of maximum 2 consecutive years.
Admission criteria
You can join FBN Switzerland – and therefore automatically become a member of FBN International – if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a member of a family that has decisive control of a business or self-managed family office with its headquarters in Switzerland.
- Your company or self-managed family office has been in family ownership for at least two generations, and as a family you strive to develop the business across generations and secure its future. Family businesses operating as the first generation can also apply if they employ members of the second generation.
- First-generation advisory firms and independent advisers are not admitted as members.
- You support the FBN code of conduct and adhere to these basic rules:
The network is based on the principles of open communication and trust.
Members’ active participation is one of the key factors that enrich the network.
Members share their knowledge and experience and give insights into their company in a confidential atmosphere.
Discussions and debates are always conducted in a respectful and professional manner.
The organisation is a place to exchange ideas, experience and information. Selling products or services to other members or poaching members is not permitted.