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Membership in the Chamber

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.

Membership Tiers

Categories of Membership

Select the membership classification that corresponds with your enterprise structure, industry footprint, and strategic engagement goals.

Member

Rs 200,000 /yr
Entrance fee- Rs. 75,000/=
Annual subscription- Rs. 200,000/=
(Plus Applicable Taxes)
Key Privileges & Criteria:
  • Full voting rights at Chamber General Meetings
  • Representation in Chamber Steering Committees
  • Priority participation in overseas trade missions
  • Access to high-level economic insights & data

Associate Member

Rs 50,000 /yr
Entrance fee- Rs. 25,000/=
Annual subscription- Rs. 50,000/=
(Plus Applicable Taxes)
Key Privileges & Criteria:
  • Ideal for growing SMEs & emerging business ventures
  • Commercial and market advisory assistance
  • Access to networking forums and training seminars
  • Preferential rates for export documentation services

Need Assistance with Membership Application?

Our Membership Secretariat is available to guide you through tier eligibility, documentation, and the application procedure.

Membership Details

Membership Entitlements & Applications

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.

General Membership Application

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.

Patron Membership Application

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.

Associate Membership Application

Membership Application – Download

Overseas Members

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

Overseas Membership Application

Membership Application – Download
Application Guide

How to Apply

01

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.)

02

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
03

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
04

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