Founded in 1948, soon after Sri Lanka gained independence from British Colonial Rule primarily established to represent the national business community and promote the Ceylonisation of trade. The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) is the foremost forum and catalyst for the Sri Lankan MSME community, driving bilateral trade, exports, and sustainable economic competitiveness.
The founding members represented the country’s diverse ethnic communities, and it was formally incorporated as a limited company in 1955. Today, NCCSL serves as a leading business network, connecting enterprises, advocating for private-sector interests, empowering MSMEs and startups, facilitating trade and exports, and fostering local and international partnerships to drive business growth and sustainable economic development.