Trade Sections, Affiliated Members & Chambers
For Trade Associations, Chambers of Commerce based in Sri Lanka or overseas, and similar bodies, who are not in direct competition with, and whose activities align with, the objectives of the Ceylon Chamber.
Overseas Chambers or associations that wish to collaborate and maintain formal links with the Ceylon Chamber may also apply under this category.
Affiliated Members may nominate representatives to participate in committees, subject to specific eligibility and governance criteria.
Membership Application – Download
How to Apply
Eligibility
- Applicants must have been operational for at least one year.
- Sri Lankan companies should submit audited financial statements for the past two years, along with supporting documentation (e.g., certificate of incorporation, Form 20 detailing directors, etc.)
Proposers
Each application must be proposed and seconded by two current Ceylon Chamber members:
- At least one must be from the same line of business
- Both must have held membership for a minimum of five years
Approval Process
- Applications are first reviewed by the Ceylon Chamber Management, and then presented to the Ceylon Chamber Committee
- Admission requires a two-thirds majority approval by the Committee
- Once approved, the applicant must settle the relevant entrance and subscription fees
- Processing time: approximately 4 – 7 weeks
Maintaining Membership
- Members must keep their annual subscriptions up to date to retain full privileges.
- Any change in company name must be notified promptly to the Ceylon Chamber
Rule 17 : Approved Associations
Eligibility
An Association or other body of persons-
a) properly constituted,
b) consisting of persons who are engaged in trade or industry in Sri Lanka, which in the opinion of the Chamber Committee, makes a significant contribution to national economic value; and
c) has objects which are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber,
is eligible but not entitled, to be recognized as an Approved Association of the Chamber.
Privileges
a) A member who satisfies the eligibility criteria in Rule 22, may with the approval of the Chamber Committee, represent the Association on the Committee.
b) Representative serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination;
c) Eligible Representative shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.
Fees (NBT + VAT payablae in addition)
Annual subscription – Rs. 30,000/=
Rule 18 : Affiliated Chamber
Eligibility
A Chamber of Commerce-
a) having objects which are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber; and
b) consisting of members who are engaged in trade or industry in Sri Lanka; or
being situated in a foreign country, is composed of members who are engaged in trade with Sri Lanka ; or
c) otherwise interested in exchanging information or collaborating with the Chamber
is eligible but not entitled, to be admitted as an Affiliated Chamber.
Privileges
a) A nominee of an affiliated Chamber, who is acceptable to the Chamber Committee, may be appointed a member of the Committee;
b) Nominee serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination;
c) Nominee shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.
Fees (NBT + VAT payablae in addition)
Annual subscription – Rs. 2,000/=
Rule 19 : Affiliated Member
Eligibility
A body of persons-
a) properly constituted on the initiative of the Chamber,
b) not engaged in a trade or industry but engaged in the discharge of functions and services that have value across sectors to all private sector entities; and
c) has objects that are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber
Privileges
a) A nominee who is eligible in terms of Rule 22, may be appointed a member of the Committee;
b) Nominee serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination.
c) Nominee shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.
Affiliated Chambers
Regional/Other Chambers of Commerce
- Wayamba Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
- Anuradhapura District Chamber Of Commerce Industry
- Batticaloa District Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
- Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Of Central Province
- Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Of Uva Province
- Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Of Yalpanam
- Chamber Of Commerce & industry Of Trincomalee District
- Galle District Chamber Of Commerce & Industries
- Hambantota District Chamber Of Commerce
- Matara District Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
- Sabaragamuwa Province Chamber Of Commerce&industry
- Womenss Chamber Of Industry And Commerce
- American Chamber Of Commerce In Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Chamber Of Pharmaceutical Industry
- The Ceylon National Chamber Of Industries
- Matale District Chamber Of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
Trade Section & Approved Associations
Trade Sections
- The Import Section, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Approved Associations
- Exporters Association Of Coconut B+b20:B40ased Substrates
- Federation Of The Information Tech. Industry SL
- Insurance Association Of Sri Lanka
- S L ASSO. Of Professional Conference Exhibition & Event
- The Sri Lanka Chamber Of Medical Devices Industry
- SLASSCOM (Guarantee) Ltd
- Small Hydro Power Developers Association
- The Sri Lanka Banks Associationmiscellaneous Customer
- Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association
- The Planters Association Of Ceylon
- Sri Lanka ASSO. Of Manu. & Exp. Of Rubber Products
- Courier Express Parcel Association Of Ceylon
- The Leasing Association Of Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Association Of Shopping Malls (SLASM)
- The Finance Houses Association Of Sri Lanka
- The Colombo Brokers Association
- Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association
- The Ceylon Association Of Shipping Agent
- Sri Lanka Gem And Jewelry Association
- National Construction Association Of Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Association Of Air Express Companies