An independent, non-profit and non-political voluntary body.

It is the focal point for business contacts both locally and abroad and has specialized committees, affiliated associations and bilateral business councils.

The Chamber membership ranging from the sole proprietor to the multinational, encompasses virtually every sphere of economic activity in Sri Lanka - industry, import, export, agriculture, banking, hire-purchase, leasing, tourism, shipping, engineering, mining, consultancy services, wholesale, retail, financial services legal and other services.

The Chamber functions as an effective spokesman of the business sector. Its members serve on various institutions and committees set up by the Government as well as the private sector, either as Chamber nominees or in their personal capacities.

The Chamber is mainly funded by the membership subscriptions and by what it charges for the various technical services it provides; The Chamber receives no financial assistance from the Government.