Compliance, licences, offices, talent, market access and representation. Whether you are applying for your first registration or have traded with IGDI for thirty years, the institute works alongside your company.
Every registered diamond company operates under a legal anti-money-laundering framework. The institute helps you meet it without slowing the business down.
Regulatory obligations apply to every registered company, regardless of size or the number of transactions. Ask the helpdesk if you are unsure what applies to you.
The Diamond Office is the point of contact for import and export licensing. Staff help you prepare a complete file the first time, so licences are issued without delay.
Import licences require a Kimberley Process certificate, a valid customs registration and a statement of origin. Export licences are issued electronically and are valid across the EU.
Polished stones move under a simplified regime, but remain subject to origin rules and reporting thresholds. Certificates of origin can be requested for customs purposes.
Access to international banking relationships in the diamond district, plus guidance on the fiscal regime that applies to trading companies established in Belgium.
Member companies receive reduced rates for bourse floors, meeting rooms, the annual report, training and institute events — plus representation in industry consultations.
The public register lists every registered diamond company, with its registration number, status and representative. Registering your contact details keeps the list accurate.
Reference exchange rates and the list of currencies currently handled by the district's banks, refreshed on every working day.
Guidance on single permits, highly qualified migrant schemes and the paperwork required to employ specialists recruited from abroad.
Bourse access passes, visitor registration and clear guidance on the use of security cameras in and around the diamond district.
Sanctions lists change often. The institute publishes consolidated G7 and EU lists for the diamond sector, explains the obligations that follow from them and answers screening questions through the helpdesk.
| List | Applies to | Check before | Update frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| G7 consolidated | All registered companies | Every counterparty and beneficial owner | On each change |
| EU restrictive measures | All registered companies | Every cross-border transaction | Daily |
| Belgian national list | Companies holding a licence | Before signing a supply agreement | On each change |
| Internal watchlist | Member companies | Before first and repeat trade | Monthly |
Most new companies are trading within four to six months of their first conversation with the institute. This is the usual path.
Book an intake callA first conversation about your business model, the rough and polished trade, and whether IGDI is the right base.
Incorporation, VAT number, banking and the fiscal regime that fits your activity. We introduce you to the right desks.
Registration as a diamond company, with the Diamond Office, including the compliance plan and responsible sourcing commitments.
Office space in the diamond district, a bourse pass and introductions to suppliers, buyers and service providers.
Licences issued, first shipment cleared and your company listed in the public register of registered diamond companies.
