TIRA - The International Relocation Associates

What TIRA - The International Relocation Associates does

TIRA - The International Relocation Associates is a non-profit membership network founded in 1982 that connects corporate clients with vetted, independently owned relocation and mobility service providers. The network comprises 35 member companies operating across 50+ offices and 500+ locations spanning the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Europe, the Middle East, and Global Associates. Each member maintains its own identity and client relationships while leveraging TIRA's shared brand, quality standards, and referral infrastructure.

TIRA's core product is the global network itself, underwritten by a 'Stamp of Quality' accreditation program that requires member firms to pass a rigorous audit and demonstrate a minimum of five years of trading history. The portfolio of services delivered through the network covers Home Finding, Pre-Decision Assistance, Immigration Services, Cross-Cultural Training, Spouse/Partner Coaching, International Assignment Management, and a broader list of relocation support services. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is coordination, accreditation, and community rather than a software product.

The business model is membership-based and recurring: member companies pay fees to join and remain in the network, and in return receive referrals, strategic introductions, brand association, and participation in global conferences. The organization is lean, with 9 employees, and is governed by a Board Chair (currently Karen Cygal) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. There are no signs of venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership, and the entity operates as a traditional association rather than a venture-backed or publicly listed company.

Name

TIRA - The International Relocation Associates

Legal name

The International Relocation Associates

Website

https://tiranetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TIRA is a global membership network founded in 1982 that connects corporate clients with independently owned, audited relocation and mobility service providers across 500+ locations and 35 member firms on six continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Relocation Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation (BPACAPAN), Immigration, Visa & Work Permit Support (Relocation-Related) (HSAKACAH), Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG)

Keywords

• Global relocation services
• Talent mobility solutions
• Destination service providers
• International assignment management
• Relocation network membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Network Membership Fees: TIRA generates revenue through membership fees from affiliated relocation service provider companies that join the global network. Members benefit from referrals, strategic introductions, and collaborative opportunities within the network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TIRA operates a curated global membership network connecting multinational corporations with independently owned relocation and mobility specialist firms across 50+ offices and 500+ locations. Members deliver destination services including home finding, immigration, cross-cultural and language training, spouse/partner coaching, and international assignment management, all under the network's "Stamp of Quality" accreditation that requires a rigorous audit and a minimum five-year trading history.

Product overview

TIRA is a global network of local relocation and mobility specialists organized as a B2B service network rather than a unified software product. The organization connects corporations with independent destination service providers across 50+ offices and 500+ locations worldwide. TIRA's offering consists of member coordination services, quality assurance through its 'Stamp of Quality' audit program, and facilitation of referrals among member companies. The portfolio includes core relocation services delivered by member firms (Home Finding, Immigration Services, Cross-Cultural Training, Spouse/Partner Coaching, International Assignment Management) as well as network membership and quality certification services for partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TIRA Global Relocation Network Curated global membership network connecting multinational corporations with independently owned relocation and mobility specialist firms across 50+ offices and 500+ locations worldwide, enabling international talent relocation services.
• Stamp of Quality Accreditation

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record.

• Destination Service ProvidersOthersIndependent relocation companies that undergo TIRA's rigorous 'Stamp of Quality' audit process and meet minimum 5 years trading requirement to join the network. Members benefit from referrals, strategic introductions, and collaborative opportunities.
• Immigration SpecialistsOthersExpert providers of immigration services integrated into TIRA's comprehensive relocation offerings, ensuring compliance with visa, permits, and cross-border regulations.
• Cross-Cultural and Language Training ProvidersOthersTraining specialists helping employees and families adapt to new cultures and languages during international relocation journeys.
• Tax ProvidersOthersTax specialists integrated into the relocation service ecosystem to address international assignment tax considerations.
• Talent Mobility and Workforce Solutions Consulting ExpertsOthersStrategic consultants helping organizations design and implement effective talent mobility programs and workforce deployment strategies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NEI Global Relocation: U.S.-headquartered full-service RMC offering corporate relocation and global mobility services, comparable to TIRA's offering but structured as a single integrated provider.
• Graebel Companies: Global relocation and mobility management company with worldwide operations, comparable to TIRA's geographic ambitions but as a single corporate entity rather than a member network.
• Cartus (Altair/Brookfield): One of the largest global relocation management companies, competing for the same corporate HR clients that TIRA's member network serves, but operating at much larger scale.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation: Major global relocation management company offering end-to-end mobility services, a direct competitor for corporate HR mobility budgets alongside TIRA's member network.
• Crown World Mobility: International relocation and mobility management firm, a competitor in the corporate mobility space that delivers services via its own global infrastructure rather than a member network.
• BGRS (Brookfield Global Relocation Services): Large-scale global relocation management company serving multinational corporates, directly competing with TIRA's network for high-volume corporate mobility programs.

Direct peers

• FIDI Global Alliance: Global alliance of independently owned moving and relocation companies with quality standards, directly comparable to TIRA's curated network model and Stamp of Quality approach.
• EuRA (European Relocation Association): European-focused membership association for relocation service providers, directly comparable to TIRA as a network of vetted mobility specialists serving corporate clients.
• ARP (American Relocation Professionals): U.S.-based membership association for relocation professionals, comparable to TIRA as an industry body aggregating vetted relocation service providers.
• Worldwide ERC (WERC): Leading workforce mobility association serving corporate mobility professionals and service providers; comparable to TIRA as a community shaping talent mobility standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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