Members

Why Join?

Membership with the Ceylon Chamber connects your business to an influential network of decision-makers, policy platforms, trade facilitation tools, and sector insights. Whether you’re scaling up, expanding globally, or seeking advocacy support, the Ceylon Chamber gives you a credible voice and a strategic edge.

Categories of Membership

Member
Rs200,000 Rs119
/yr/yr
Entrance fee- Rs. 75,000/=
Annual subscription- Rs. 200,000/=
(Plus Applicable Taxes)
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Patron Member
Rs300,000 Rs119
/yr/yr
Entrance fee- Rs. 100,000/=
Annual subscription- Rs. 300,000/=
(Plus Applicable Taxes)
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Associate Member
Rs50,000 Rs119
/yr/yr
Entrance fee- Rs. 25,000/=
Annual subscription- Rs. 50,000/=
(Plus Applicable Taxes)
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General Members

Open to any firm, company, partnership, or corporation based in Sri Lanka that is actively engaged in trade, industry, or services, and whose operations align with the objectives of the Ceylon Chamber.

General Members are entitled to a comprehensive suite of services, including:

  • Voting rights at Ceylon Chamber elections and general meetings
  • Consideration for appointment to Sectoral and Standing Committees
  • Representation, when relevant, in public-private dialogues and policy platforms
  • Participation, when relevant, in Ceylon Chamber-led policy advocacy initiatives
  • Access to trade and business facilitation services
  • Invitations to seminars, forums, and high-level business dialogues
  • Access to visa recommendation letters for overseas business travel
  • Priority scheduling for B2B meetings and networking opportunities
  • Preferential rates for Ceylon Chamber services, events, and publications
  • Updates on market intelligence, regulations, and trade developments

This category is ideal for companies seeking to influence, connect, and grow through active engagement with Sri Lanka’s premier business platform.

Membership Application – Download

Patron Members

For existing General Members seeking deeper engagement and visibility. New Members may also apply directly for Patron Membership. Patron Members receive all standard member benefits, along with strategic advantages such as:

  • Priority access to senior-level engagements with government and diplomatic officials,
  • Enhanced brand exposure through features on the Ceylon Chamber website, publications, and physical signage.

Patron Members enjoy enhanced positioning, high-level access, and tailored support — ideal for businesses looking to lead from the front.

Membership Application – Download

Associate Members

For emerging or small-scale businesses with:

  • An annual turnover of less than LKR 25 million, and
  • Fewer than 50 employees.

This category provides a three-year pathway to General Membership, helping businesses integrate into the Ceylon Chamber network as they grow. Associate Members can access most benefits but are not eligible to vote or serve on the Ceylon Chamber Committee.

Membership Application – Download

Overseas Members

For non-resident entities involved in exporting to or investing in Sri Lanka. All benefits except governance rights.

Membership Application – Download

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