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The International Union of Tradespeople (UEB) is an international civil society organization established by a Presidential Decree under Law No. 3335 on the Establishment of Organizations of an International Nature.

The UEB carries out information, guidance, consulting, project development, and collaboration activities to ensure that its members can more effectively benefit from national and international grant programs, government support, investment and export incentives, European Union funds, and appropriate financing opportunities.

 

In this context, for our members and the business community:

  • National and international grant programs,
  • government support and investment incentives,
  • European Union funds and incentive programs,
  • Support for production, employment, and capacity expansion,
  • Export incentives and opportunities to enter new markets,
  • Information and consulting services related to import processes,
  • Support for appropriate financing, project development, and institutional capacity building,

collaborations are being carried out with public institutions, universities, financial institutions, investors, technology companies, civil society organizations, and international trade networks to enable them to benefit more effectively from these resources.

The UEB aims to bring together artisans, merchants, industrialists, entrepreneurs, producers of all sizes, exporters, importers, businesses, and commercial organizations operating in various sectors under one roof at both the national and international levels.

 

Our Association:

  • Strengthen commercial cooperation among its members,
  • facilitate their access to incentives and grant resources,
  • Develop their production capacity,
  • Enable them to reach new markets,
  • Increase exports, and
  • contribute to the sustainable growth of businesses.

In today’s world, we believe that small business owners, merchants, industrialists, and producers can grow not only within their own city or country but also by establishing strong partnerships on a global scale, sharing knowledge and experience, and expanding into new markets.

 

In line with this philosophy, UEB:

  • Businesses,
  • public institutions,
  • civil society organizations,
  • Universities,
  • Financial institutions,
  • Technology companies,
  • Investors, and
  • international trade networks.

With an organizational structure that spans from the local to the global level, the International Tradespeople’s Union; aims to contribute to the empowerment of artisans, craftsmen, merchants, industrialists, producers, exporters, importers, and entrepreneurs; and to support production, trade, exports, investment, and employment.

The UEB aims to help its members achieve a stronger, more competitive, and sustainable structure in national and international markets by leading the way in ensuring they benefit to the fullest extent from incentives, grants, funds, financing, and new market opportunities, thereby contributing to our country’s economic and commercial development.

Mission

As the International Trade Association (UEB), our mission is to bring together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and businesses on a national and international scale to foster strong, reliable, and sustainable partnerships among them.

 

For businesses:

  • Access to information,
  • training,
  • technology,
  • access to financing,
  • Government support,
  • Business partners, and
  • new markets

; and to contribute to the development of the entrepreneurship and trade ecosystem.

 

To help our members adapt to the changing global economy, digital transformation, and global competitive conditions;

  • We facilitate knowledge sharing,
  • joint projects,
  • international trade, and
  • Inter-business solidarity

.

 

By bringing together businesses, institutions, and organizations from different countries;

  • we help local businesses expand into global markets,
  • and international businesses to establish connections with the Turkish business community

.

 

As UEB;

  • We strive to be a union that produces together,
  • growing together,
  • growing together, and
  • connected to the world

We are working to build a strong international business ecosystem.

We work together to support businesses that are empowered by knowledge, grow through collaboration, and open up to the world.

Vision

From Local to Global, From Businesses to a Global Force.

International Trade Association (UEB)

Strong Businesses Together. Cross-Border Collaborations. A Global Future.

As the International Tradespeople’s Association (UEB), our vision is to be a reliable and robust global business network that connects tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide, fostering international trade and collaboration.

We aim to create a robust international ecosystem where local businesses can access global markets, businesses in different countries can develop joint projects and commercial partnerships, and all have equal access to information and opportunities.

 

By aligning the opportunities offered by technology, digital transformation, innovation, and international trade with business growth;

  • enabling businesses of all sizes to grow,

  • reach new markets, and

  • secure a stronger position in the global economy

we want to build a future where businesses of all sizes can grow,

 

Through UEB,

  • Businesses in different countries,

  • institutions,

  • organizations, and

  • business representatives

, to pioneer the establishment of international partnerships, and to enhance the global competitiveness of businesses.

Decree of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
23 Mayıs 2025
Official Date of Establishment
Decision No.: 9887