Membership of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
The Foundation
As the country’s principal commercial and industrial hub, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) represents a mainstream of economic activities. Founded in 1959, it was formed through the amalgamation of four trade organizations in Karachi at the time, namely, the Pakistan Merchants’ Association, the Buyers and Shippers’ Chamber, and the Chamber of Commerce Pakistan. According to the Trade Organization Ordinance 1961, which regulates the workings of the trade bodies in the country, the organization was registered.
Mahatma Gandhi laid the foundation stone for Karachi Indian Merchants Association on 8th July 1934, which began the history of KCCI.
Mahatma Gandhi laid the foundation stone for Karachi Indian Merchants Association on 8th July 1934, which began the history of KCCI. The KCCI building is a historic landmark and the only building in Pakistan whose foundation stone was laid by Mahatma Gandhi.
This organization represents the business and industrial community in Karachi, which contributes more than 65% of the country's revenue and is home to more than 22 million people.
This organization represents the business and industrial community in Karachi, which contributes more than 65% of the country’s revenue and is home to more than 22 million people.
In addition to being the largest in the subcontinent, the Chamber is also the most important in Pakistan.
In terms of membership, it is also considered one of the top 10 largest Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the world.
In terms of membership, it is also considered one of the top 10 largest Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the world. KCCI is managed by members elected by the Businessmen Group (BMG).
Chamber members come from many industries to promote Pakistani business. It has become the voice of Pakistani business today. The association is open to anyone interested in connecting with business and industry in Pakistan. Business owners in Pakistan and those who plan to set up a business in Pakistan will find this membership extremely useful.
Check out the details on how you can join this organization, as well as the perks it offers its members.
Benefits to Members
KCCI is a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting business and trade in Pakistan generally and specifically in Karachi.
KCCI offers a platform for business and industry, both within Pakistan and abroad, to interact.
Also, it provides a forum where business and industry can discuss, evaluate, and find solutions to their problems.
Also, it provides a forum where business and industry can discuss, evaluate, and find solutions to their problems. KCCI also represents its members’ interests at all levels of government through its sister chambers or affiliates within Pakistan as well as consulates abroad or diplomatic missions.
Assisting the Business Community
The KCCI was established with the purpose of promoting the interests of businesses in Karachi and Sindh. KCCI aims to promote mutual understanding and cooperation among all stakeholders. The KCCI holds dialogues on topics such as business environment, economic policy reforms, and opportunities to network between companies.
This chamber’s objective is to act as a conduit between local industry and government.
This chamber’s objective is to act as a conduit between local industry and government. It also provides a platform where entrepreneurs can share ideas & experiences in order to learn from each other’s mistakes & successes so that they might improve prospects for everyone involved in any way possible.”
Access to Govt. Agencies
A member of the Business Community of Karachi, KCCI is one of the leading business organizations of Karachi.
KCCI has over 18,000 members, including multinational corporations and MNC affiliates, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large national companies that are based in Karachi or have operations in Karachi.
KCCI has over 18,000 members, including multinational corporations and MNC affiliates, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large national companies that are based in Karachi or have operations in Karachi.
Contribution to the Business
KCCI plays an important role in promoting economic growth by actively engaging with government authorities at federal and provincial levels on issues related to taxation, industry development policies and infrastructure development projects which impact businesses operating in Pakistan’s commercial capital. In addition to its advocacy efforts at national level, KCCI provides support services such as seminars/conferences/workshops for its members to network locally while providing them with information about opportunities available in their respective sectors through quarterly newsletters issued by different departments within KCCI.
- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the sole representative body of trade and industry in Karachi.
- It has a huge membership of industrialists, traders, corporate houses and other business entities associated with Karachi’s economy.
- As the largest chamber in Pakistan, it plays an important role in policy formulation by providing inputs on a wide range of issues to the Government at both federal and provincial levels.
Its Executive Council was vested with the authority to formulate policies for promoting commerce and industry within Karachi city limits and outside of it within Sindh province.
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