FIDI Invoicing and Payments FAQ

List of questions:

• FIDI membership annual invoicing
  • Why are we invoiced for 6 months instead of 12 months?
  • Why is the PPP annual fee higher than last year?
• FIDI invoices in general
  • Where can I get a copy of my invoice?
  • I need a paper invoice.
  • How can I pay by credit card?
  • I don’t have euros. How can I pay?
  • What are FIDI bank accounts details?

FIDI membership annual invoicing

Why are we invoiced for 6 months instead of 12 months?

During the Rome General Assembly 2009, it was decided to change the coverage of the FIDI financial year (FY). The FIDI Financial year is now running from January to December (Article 23 of the FIDI Statutes). As a consequence, the FY 2009-10 is an extended one running from July 2009 to December 2010 (18 months).

FIDI has split the invoicing for the 18 months’ period in two parts:
1) First invoice for 6 months - period July 2009 to December 2009
2) Second invoice for 12 months – period January 2010 to December 2010.

Why is the PPP annual fee higher than last year?

During the Rome General Assembly 2009, it was decided to add a special contribution to the PPP annual fee. This additional amount is 150€ for the Head Office and 25€ for the branches.

Please find in the below table the explanation of the rates invoiced for last financial year (FY 2008-9) and for the first 6 months of FY 2009-10:

 FIDI invoices in general

I have lost my invoice. How can I get a new copy?

Please send a request to finance@fidi.com. An electronic copy (pdf-format) will be emailed to you.

I need a paper invoice.

FIDI sends its invoices in electronic pdf format. There is no difference between the printed electronic pfd document and an invoice sent by post. FIDI is looking for ways to improve the electronic distribution, allowing greater efficacy and accuracy of the invoicing process.

In certain countries, specific rules apply to an official invoice. If this is the case in your country, please send an e-mail to finance@fidi.com explaining your specific requirements.

Can I pay by credit card or check?

Payments should be made by bank transfer, free of any bank charges. All bank charges are the responsibility of the company or the individual to whom the invoice is issued.

For credit card payments over € 250, a surcharge of 2,5 % for VISA / MASTERCARD and 4,0 % for AMERICAN EXPRESS is added.

Checks are no longer accepted. Checks received will be returned to sender.

Can I pay in another currency?

The accounts of FIDI are held in Euro. Consequently, invoices are issued in Euro and should be paid in Euro.

In some Latin American countries, it may be difficult to issue payments in Euro. These affiliates are entitled to make payments in USD following the equivalent amount stated on the invoice.

What are the bank details of FIDI?

For Payments in EURO

KBC Bank Arenberg Horta
Rue d'Arenberg 11
BE - 1000 Brussels (Belgium)
Account No.: 430-0671871-40
IBAN: BE02 4300 6718 7140
BIC/SWIFT: KREDBEBB

For Payments in USD

KBC Bank Arenberg Horta
Rue d'Arenberg 11
BE - 1000 Brussels (Belgium)
Account No.: 430-0671873-42
IBAN: BE77 4300 6718 7342
BIC/SWIFT: KREDBEBB