SAARC CCI Membership
SCCI Members have access to a world of opportunities that encompass networking with corporate leaders and industry giants across SAARC member countries, actively participating in the formulation of economic and industrial policies through close collaboration with governments. Our diverse membership base includes prominent business personalities, leading industry associations, and large corporations engaged in business and trade within South Asian countries.
We facilitate our members to thrive in the dynamic landscape of South Asian business market and seize the endless possibilities within and beyond the region.
Membership Categories
Life Member
This category of membership
is open to business persons
who are over twenty-five years
of age.
Patron Member
This category of membership is
open to those corporate
houses specialised in any
specific field to benefit the
region as whole
Corporate Member
This category of membership is
open to corporate entities
having a minimum turnover of
Fifty (50) Million USD per
annum in case of developed
countries and Five (5) Million
USD in case of least developed
countries.
Eligibility Criteria
The SAARC CCI Committee shall follow Membership criteria as hereunder
- Tax payers of the respective country and proof of the tax returns
- Member of any Trade/Industry related Association or Chamber
- Minimum annual turnover equivalent to
- For life Members (US $1.0 million for male and US $0.5 million for female)
- For Patron Members (US $2.0 million for male and US $1.0 million for female)
- Certificate of proprietorship/partnership or company registration from competent
authority of respective country
Membership Fees
| Membership Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Corporate Member (Developing Countries) | US $10,000 per annum |
| Corporate Member (Least Developed Countries) | US $5,000 per annum |
| Patron Member | US $8,000 per annum |
| Life Member | US $5,000 |
Privileges and Benefits
Access /dissemination of information and Publicity in the region
- Directory of Members with company profile and advertisement
- Access to publications and reports on a wide range of subjects
- Free distribution of SAARC Biz, newsletter, get update on business news, events etc
- Advertisement opportunity in SAARC Biz
- Regional and foreign offices providing assistance at all levels
- Receive advance notice, early reservation service, and discounted registration fees on events and programs
- Participation in trade fairs & exhibitions
- Develop business through buyer – seller Fora
- Be a part of business delegation at regional and international Forums
- Platform to interact with members, state & central governments
- Fora to meet global business and political leaders
- Participation in seminars, workshops, conferences and meeting
- Meet and network with South Asian business community
- Get Visa Facilitation to grow your business and move with in the region.
- SAARC Visa Exemption Stickers (SVES) facility only for those who meet criteria i.e. fall under 200 leading businessman category and EC/MC member of National Chamber/Federation of the respective country or member EC, SAARC CCI.
- Information of events and other activities, partner hotels, membership etc.
- Advertisement opportunity
- Participation in Policy making and Policy Committees
- Expert advice on government legislations, regulations, etc.
- Get insights on regional trade, imports and exports.
- Accommodation at discounted rates in partner hotels in region
- Access to research studies and market information of the region
- Opportunity to participate in fairs/exhibitions and similar events under SCCI umbrella organizations