Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The mission of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is to develop the business atmosphere and superiority of working in the Lahore for businesses. Currently, Chamber provides valued services to over 50,000 registered businesses who symbolize the strength of the Lahore region business community.

Chamber helps and cooperates with small and medium business enterprises to grow in their economic activity. The chamber has made collaborations with business tycoons, trade associations, domestic and international chambers, government, foreign delegates to accomplish its objectives of business and Economic Growth.

The Chamber also supports Business Networking, business expos, Training sessions, and international trade events for purpose of economic development in Pakistan.

Registration with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) provides your business the chance to grow valuable business connections.

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Objectives

1. To serve the business community in professional environment
2. To be a solid bridge between the Business Community and Regulatory Bodies
3. To create long term business relations with its Registered members
4. To maintain high professional standard in Business Community

Membership Registration Department of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration Department role is most important in all other departments of LCCI because of selection and categorize the business community according to their principle line of business. LCCI Registration Membership Department is responsible of the following activities;

1. Processing of new membership of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration applications
2. Renewals of membership Registration with LCCI
3. Issuance of LCCI Registration Member cards to its Registered Members.
4. Attestation of certificate of origin
5. Attestation of commercial documents
6. Issuance of visa recommendation letters
7. Issuance of visa invitation letters
8. Co-ordination in conducting annual election of LCCI Registered Members

Benefits of LCCI Registration for Membership

• Opportunity for the Registered members to get involved in LCCI business activities and to meet Domestic and Foreign Government Departments officials, Ministers and leading Business Tycoons.
• Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration for Membership is essential part to acquire Certificates of Origin, WeBOC registrations and other import and export documents which are only permitted by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry to its registered members.
• R & D department of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides detailed business information and consultancy on most of the critical issues faced by Chamber Registered Members.
• Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) membership Registration provides advice on trade & investment issues which normally faced by newly businessmen in international trade.
• LCCI Registered Members becomes the part of international delegations to meet Business community in particular country.
• Chamber Members have the access to the Chamber Library which provides a vast range of business reference articles and books along with latest trade directories of multiple countries.  
• Regular Circulation of opportunities for Businesses, Govt Tenders is also the part of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry- LCCI Registration of Membership in Lahore.
• LCCI Registration become a part of Bridging Government and Business community at one Platform.
• Improving Industry Services by regular interaction with businesses
• Safeguarding Fair Trade in the Pakistan Economy
• Enhancing International Trade for Chamber Registered Members 
• Building Domestic and international Exhibition Platform for Chamber Registered Business Community.
• Organizing Training of Business Community for growth and prosperity in Economy.
• LCCI Registered members Listings in the Business Directories.

Requirement for Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Registration for Membership

1. The proposed Applicant is a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, Association of Persons or a Company. Applicant holds NTN number in the name of Business. Sales Tax Registration is Compulsory in case of further Registration for Weboc.
2. The business of proposed member fulfills distinct business possibility or area of jurisdiction of District Lahore as mentioned in the MOA and AOA of LCCI and under the license awarded by the Federal Government of Pakistan.
3. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration of Membership application shall recommend and seconded by existing LCCI Registered active members.
4. Proposed LCCI Registered Member has no record of criminal sentence.
5. Membership Registration of LCCI may be cancelled or disqualified, on the basis of rules and regulations defined in memorandum and articles of association, in case member breaks any defined provision of the Law.
6. Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Registration for Membership renewable on annual basis subject to satisfaction of following circumstances,
   • Payment of subscription fee within the stipulated time defined in MOA and AOA, not later than 31st March every year;
   • Evidence of filing  income tax and sales tax return, if relevant, for latest preceding year

How to Registered or to become a Member of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

LCCI Membership Registration Procedure

Proprietorship

• Written application by proposed member on Business letterhead to the Secretary General Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for grant of Registration LCCI membership.
• Complete LCCI Registration membership form, duly verified by two valid LCCI existing active registered members whose representative is different from each other and the proposed applicant business.
• Photocopy of Identity Card Proposed member
• Photocopy of NTN certificate of proprietorship Business.
• Photocopy of STRN certificate (if applicable).
• Photocopy of Electricity Bill of Business Premises
• Original bank maintenance certificate in the name of Proprietorship business.

Partnership Firm

• Written application by proposed member on Firm letterhead to the Secretary General Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for grant of LCCI membership.
• Complete LCCI membership form, duly verified by two valid LCCI existing members whose representative is different from each other and the proposed applicant business.
• Form C
• Partnership Deed
• Photocopy of Identity Card Proposed members.
• Photocopy of NTN certificate of Partnership Firm.
• Photocopy of STRN certificate (if applicable).
• Photocopy of Electricity Bill of Business Premises
• Original bank maintenance certificate in the name of Firm.

Private Limited or Limited Company

• Written application by proposed member on Firm letterhead to the Secretary General Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for grant of LCCI membership Registration.
• Complete Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration membership form, duly verified by two valid LCCI existing members whose representative is different from each other and the proposed applicant business.
• Copy of Incorporation Certificate
• Copy of Memorandum of Association
• Copy of Articles of Association
• Copy of Form –II
• Photocopy of Identity Card Proposed members.
• Photocopy of NTN certificate of Company.
• Photocopy of STRN certificate (if applicable).
• Photocopy of Electricity Bill of Business Premises
• Original bank maintenance certificate in the name of Company