UGAL represents groups, businesses, associations,... Its members can be either full or associate members :

a) Full members of UGAL are
- national and international groups, whose purpose is the promotion of independent retailers ;
- national or international associations or organisations of groups pursuing a similar purpose.
Full members must be legal persons. Only full members have voting rights at the General Assembly, and may stand for election to the Board .

b) UGAL may admit associate members or conclude cooperation agreements with natural and legal persons who cannot become full members, but who wish to contribute to the objectives of the association.
Associate members have the same rights as full members except the right to vote .