Where directors are made

The IoD is run by directors for directors. If you're looking to connect to, develop and influence your network and the wider business community, as well as improving your knowledge, skills and mindset as an aspiring, current or retired director, then join the IoD.

There are over 25,000 of us and we're all in it together - we believe better directors make for better businesses and a better economy.

Full Membership

Join today from just £35 per month

Associate Membership benefits plus...

Join our growing community of directors as a full Member and connect with over 25,000 members across the UK and overseas
52 visits per year to our 18 premises across the UK, including our prestigious headquarters at 116 Pall Mall, all of which are designed for meetings and networking
Access to a wide-range of open courses and qualifications including Chartered Director - the only director qualification awarded under Royal Charter
25 enquiries per year to the IoD Business Information Service
4 sessions per year with the Directors' Advisory Service for independent and confidential business advice from a specialist
25 calls per year to our expert legal and tax helplines
Access to the physical business library in 116 Pall Mall and our online library of guides, research and reports
Access to our Policy Unit and Policy Voice to enable to you make your voice heard on key business issues
Access to a range of essential products and services handpicked for you including insurance, car rental, health plans and more.

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Associate Membership

Join today from just £17 per month

Unlimited 24/7 access to content on IoD.com and the Digital Academy
Full access to our digital business library and guides as well as our archive of research and reports
Invitations to webinars and virtual events from your region and nationwide
Shape current and future business policy and have your opinion heard by UK government

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Our local membership teams can help

If you're unsure about IoD membership and how it can help you and your business, our local membership teams can answer all your questions. Find all the information and contact details you need for your friendly local branch here.

Membership grades and criteria

IoD membership is open to anyone with senior-level responsibilities – you do not need to be a registered director or working in a commercial entity to be eligible for Associate status but only practicing directors can obtain Member and Fellow status of the IoD. For more information, please visit here.