CONNECTInvitation to be a Member
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri LankaPleasure in inviting your prestigious organization to be a member of
the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.
We have pleasure in inviting your esteemed organization to be a member of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. The National Chamber founded in 1948, has been greatly delivering abundant services to the nation wide local business community. We are committed to providing you with endless opportunities for growth and networking in the competitive markets, which is on par with our mission to provide trade promotion services and assistance required by businesses to function competitively in domestic and overseas markets.
The Chamber has a new Auditorium Complex consisting of a fully equipped auditorium with modern facilities, a Board Room and an office for the Chamber President, to host foreign, dignitaries, visitors /delegations and trade missions who visit the Chamber very regularly. It also has a Roof Top Lounge which could be utilized for any business or evening function.
Therefore, you may realise that joining the National Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka is more than just being part of an association, it’s about being part of a national business community that empowers each other to achieve greatness.Your organization will be priviledged to receive an array of benefits by becoming a member of The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. ( Refer Annex 1)
Some of the Important Services
Provided by the Chamber :
- Expert Seminars on trade/services related and knowledge sharing forums which would gain insights from relevant industry experts through our exclusive forums.
- Capacity building of MSME’s- Conducting workshops to develop skills and knowledge of the MSME’s to be more competitive in their market growth and performance.
- Be the voice to the government and policy makers. Representing the members at relevant forums to resolve their business related issues and lobbying for policy making and contribute to the community to make a difference in the industry.
- Disseminating government policies on trade and other important business and economic topics among members
- Community Impact: Contribute to a stronger local economy and make a meaningful difference.
- Advertising of products and services of the members through our fromSri Lanka online platform at concessionary rates.
- Conducting annual Exhibitions and Trade Fairs to provide market access to the industries.
- Circulating on request business communication of members such as their marketable products and services among overseas parties through the NCCSL information network.
- Conducting the National Business Excellence Awards and Provincial Entrepreneur awarding competiotions annually, a highly recognized awards competition which provide an opportunity for organizations which will thrive for excellence to compare their level of evolution with the national benchmark of business and management excellence.
- Issuance of Certificates of Origins and other commercial documents at concessionary rates to the members.
- Organise regular networking events to facilitate collaborative partnerships with business leaders who are successful in local and international trade and establish valuable connections that can open doors with the regional chambers.
- Arrangements /facilitating bilateral trade agreements.
- Organising Bilateral Trade meetings/seminars with foreign missions in Sri Lanka with the presence of the Ambassador/High Commissioner, to address members on opportunities for trade and investment in their countries. This provides a forum for the members to interact directly with the officials of the relevant Embassies.
- Providing opportunities for members to meet Sri Lankan diplomatic service designates at the National Chamber before their departure to take up foreign positions.
- Opportunity for members to meet foreign delegations visiting the Chamber and also to join Chamber delegations visiting overseas countries.
- Member Discounts: Enjoy discounts on training programs, conferences, seminars, workshops and trade fairs, etc.
- Recommendation letters to the members to obtain visa approval for business travel.
- Opportunity for members to use the Chamber Auditorium Complex consisting of a fully equipped auditorium with modern facilities.
- Disseminating trade information such as export/import/ investment opportunities through weekly Trade Information Bulletin and special circulars to all members.
- Recommendation letters to members to obtain visa approval for business travel.
- Issuing Certificates of Origins and other commercial documents at concessionary rates.
- Representing the members at Government Forums to resolve their business related problems.
- Advertising products and services of the members through our Monthly News Letter and the website at concessionary rates.
- Conducting seminars on trade related issues to update knowledge of the Members.
- Disseminating government policies on trade and other important business and economic topics among members.
- Circulating on request business information of members such as their marketable products and services among overseas parties through our information network.
- Opportunity for members to meet foreign delegations visiting the Chamber and also to join Chamber delegations visiting overseas countries.
- Opportunity for members to join delegations organized by the Ministry of External Affairs with H.E. the President on his visits to other countries.
- Advising the Government to include private sector friendly proposals in the National Budget Proposals.
- Providing opportunities for members to meet Sri Lankan diplomatic service designates at the Chamber before their departure to take up foreign positions.
- Organising Bilateral Trade Seminars on a monthly basis with foreign Embassies in Sri Lanka with the participation of the Ambassador/High Commissioner, to address members on opportunities for trade and investment in their countries. This provides a forum for the members to interact directly with the officials of the relevant Embassies
- Monthly program “Meet the Minister”, where the Members get the opportunity to have an interaction with Minister regarding any issues and get information about the relevant industry.
- Conducting International Exhibitions and Trade Fairs annually, such as Ayurveda Expo Indigenous Healthcare Exhibitions, AROGYA Healthcare Exhibitions, and INTRAD EXPO Trade Fair & Exhibitions on a yearly basis.
- Conducting the National Business Excellence Awards annually, a highly recognized awards competition which provide an opportunity for organizations which strive for excellence to compare their level of evolution with the national benchmark of business and management excellence.
Membership fee Structure of the Chamber
We would also require a certified copy of the business registration/company incorporation, one year Audited report along with the application for membership.
Membership registration require a duly perfected application form along with a cheque for LKR 55,000.00/- drawn in favour of “The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka” and crossed “A/c Payee only” .
For any further information or clarifications you may kindly contact Ms. Dilrukshi/Ms.Thilini on 0114741788 / 076 2555 707.
| Annual Membership Subscription details for Medium & Large scale enterprises. | LKR |
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Entrance fee (only when joining) |
20,000.00
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Annual membership subscriptions |
35,000.00
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Total payable |
55,000.00
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