MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA & PROCESS

To become a DLC Member you need to have at least one notable accomplishment which others can learn from. DLC also considers individuals who have been committed to giving back to the society and creating Social Impact in the community at large. Membership to DLC is only by invitation, however any ordinary people can apply by filling the application form which will allow membership committee to review as per the membership criteria.

1. ENTREPRENEUR ​
Owner, Founder, Co-founder or Controlling shareholder of a company. The said company must have gross turnover of Over 1 million USD (or equivalent) with over 50 Employees​ - for Manufacturing sector Over 350,000 USD (or equivalent) with over 20 Employees - for Sales & Service sector

2. PROFESSIONAL​
President, Chairman of the Board, Managing Partner or Senior Partner (including other Senior Positions). Should hold the top position of a qualifying company or division. Must be directly responsible for all operations of the business or the division. ​ ​ Minimum 130,000 USD (or equivalent) annual income / compensation ​ The turnover of corporate should be 5 Million USD with over 150 employees​

3. YOUNG LEADER
Individuals ranging from the age of 18 to 30 years. ​ ​ Entrepreneurs: Who is an Owner, Founder or Co-founder of a company whose annual turnover is over 150,000 USD (or equivalent) with over 15 employees​.​ ​
Professional: Annual income / compensation must be 50,000 USD and above.

Yes, any Corporate with minimum turnover of 5 million USD and 200+ employees in Manufacturing / Equivalent can nominate its Shareholder / Management / C-Suite or the entire top management for DLC membership. These memberships are non-transferable & also include the nominee member’s & family for 12 months.

Upon acceptance into DLC as per the membership qualifying criteria, the member's immediate family, that is spouse / partner & children ​(young adult up to 25 years), get to avail the same offerings as the primary member that too, at any DLC chapter globally.​

Application Request
DLC, is an online invite-only membership club, however, any ordinary people is welcome to apply by filling the application form which will allow membership committee to review as per the membership criteria. Any application endorsed or referred by a DLC member will have higher weightage.

Application Review
Application is reviewed by the Global Membership Committee. If the review meets the membership criteria, the membership committee will schedule a preliminary interview with the applicant. The team will also apprise the applicant, of the DLC offerings, benefits to the applicant & their firm as well as the membership processes till the final membership.

Application Approval
Application is approved by the anonymous membership committee in every chapter, post the approval, the payment link and the contract are shared with the applicant.

Verification of Documents
Only externally certified public accountants, chartered accountants or lawyers/attorneys are approved as independent third parties to vet membership documents. The final membership approval lies at the discretion of the Anonymous Membership Committee. Meeting the qualification criteria does not guarantee membership.

To become a member of DLC of any chapter, the Annual Membership fee is 4000 USD.
The membership fees are all-inclusive with no extra charge for Events, Global Summits, Brand Collaboration, DLC Knowledge, DLC Forum, DLC Genie etc., for member, their spouse/partner and children. DLC Retreats are the only offering that would come at an additional cost to the members.

Upon acceptance into the Club, the selected member will be guided to a payment link. Once the payment procedures are completed, each member will be issued a physical ID and virtual account to access all the DLC Offerings-business resources, invitations to physical and digital events, curated lifestyle privileges.

Once the payment procedures are completed, each member will be issued a physical ID and virtual account to access all the DLC Offerings-business resources, invitations to physical and digital events, curated lifestyle privileges.
For first three months, member, spouse / partner and children will undergo club orientation, will be welcomed and inducted to preferred local chapter. Subsequently, members will have forum training and will be placed in one. The welcome kit and introduction letter will cover all aspects in detail.