Home » Introduction Introduction Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), established in the year 1952 (2009 BS) is the first Chamber of Commerce in Nepal. At present, it has more than 1,600 ordinary members and more than 8,000 registered firms. Located in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, the NCC has been playing remarkable role in the business promotion and formulation of commercial, industrial and fiscal policies of Nepal Government. Objectives The prime objective of NCC is to assist in the development of national economy through the promotion and protection of commerce and industries, both at the private and public sector. The leading tasks of NCC are: to foster good relationship and unity among the trading community and industrialists to develop links with commercial, industrial institutions around the world and to co-operate with each other for the betterment of national economy to organize Trade and Industrial Fairs, to co-operate and facilitate the Nepalese participants in such fairs. to issue Certificate of Origin for the Nepalese products. to establish or encourage in establishing the academic institutions related to commerce and industry, finance in the technical management and hold workshops, seminars, trainings and research programs. Membership Any individual firm, company, corporation and organization engaged in trade, industry or related profession is eligible to receive NCC membership. The NCC has introduced and practiced four types of membership. Life Member Ordinary Member Affiliated Member Honorary Member General Meeting The General Meeting of NCC is held annually to discuss and pass resolutions during which vacant seats of Executive Committee, if any, are also fulfilled. The progress report and audit report of the outgoing fiscal year are also submitted to the General Meeting for necessary comments and approval. Executive Committee The activities of NCC are planned, programmed and carried out by the Executive Committee comprising of 36 members, out of which 29 are elected by the General Assembly. Rest 4 members are nominated from among the affiliated members and 1 from general members while the another one is nominated by the NCC President. The President, 1st and 2nd Vice-presidents, Secretary General, Treasurer, Secretaries and Joint Treasurer are elected from among the elected members of the Executive Committee. Establishment of the FNCCI Nepal Chamber of Commerce organized the first National Conference on Industry and Commerce in the year 1965, which was graciously inaugurated by the then King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah. It paved the way for the formation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Social Service NCC is represented in various social welfare organizations. It helps and supports charitable activities. Chamber is very effortful towards the extension of its services in the years to come. Moreover, the NCC has been providing Free Ambulance and Corpse Van services in the Kathmandu Valley. Golden Jubilee Anniversary Nepal Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Golden Jubilee Anniversary in the year 2002-2003 holding various programs. As part of the Golden Jubilee, NCC issued coins, postal stamps, displayed Nepali Paper Notes and conducted blood donation program. While commemorating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary, the NCC has formed District Coordination Council Economic Journalist Liaison Center The purpose of these programs and cells is to boost up the national trade and commerce through broader links and tradesmen's participations. Committees Convened by NCC President Advisory Committee Consultative Committee Nepal Chamber Foundation District Co-ordination Council Employers' Council Cell There is an Employer Council constituted under the Chairmanship of the NCC's 2nd Vice-president which looks after the industrial relations and employers' sector within the Kathmandu Valley. ˆ Top Economic Diplomacy Cell An Economic Diplomacy Cell has been constituted under the coordination of the NCC's 2nd President in order to promote tourism, export, foreign employment, hydro-power and foreign direct investment through the Nepalese Diplomatic Missions aboard. The other members of the cell compraises the president from various commodity associations' representative from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Television and former ambassadors and the foreign diplomacy experts. Committees at NCC Employment Council and HRD Export Promotion                      Environment Conservation              SAARC Trade                                Information and Communication Technology    Finance and Insurance                                Energy Development                          Retail and Supplies              Public Private Partnership               Industry Promotion                            Nepal-China Trade               Tourism Promotion                                   Import                                                     Social Services                                Revenue                                     Agriculture Promotion                                       International Coordination                     Seminar, Workshop and Trade Fair              Publication                            Women Entrepreneurs Development            Transport and Transit                   Multilateral Trade Agreement NCC Secretariat The NCC Secretariat works under the general guidance and supervision of the Secretary General. There are 18 officers and 28 support staffs. The NCC has separate departments for Research, Publication, International Trade and General Administration. The functions of the department are supervised by the Executive Secretary. Physical Facilities at NCC Building Chamber has its own building at Kantipath, Kathmandu. The Chamber Building consists of a Conference Hall, an Exhibition Hall, an Executive Committee Meeting Hall, a well equipped Club and five other Meeting Rooms. It has a library equipped with over 15,000 books, directories, magazines, CD ROMs and trade-related documents. Nepal Chamber of Commerce is representing Nepal as a national focal point of Regional Investment Information and Promotion Services (RIIPS) of UN\ESCAP. The Chamber has been conducting seminars and trainings concerning business and economy in association with several international organizations, such as International Trade Centre - ITC (UNCTAD- WTO) and the Asian Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT). Member of the ICC NCC is a Direct Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris. ICC is the World Business Organization and the only representative body, which makes authentic advocacy on behalf of all sector enterprises across the world. Member of the WASME The NCC is an Associate Member of the World Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) Delhi, India. WASME is the only international non-government organization for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enjoying consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UNESCO) Member of the CACCI The NCC is an Associate Member of the Confederation of Asia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CACCI) Taiwan. CACCI is the premier regional organization of Asian business enterprises, which seeks to serve as a forum for promoting the vital role of businessmen in the region, increasing regional business interaction, and enhancing regional economic growth. Publications The NCC brings out Chamber Patrika, a vernacular fortnightly and Chamber News, an English monthly. Besides, NCC publishes Trade Directory and Brochures, which are circulated among the members, foreign chambers and diplomatic missions. The publications contain information regarding internal and external economic issues, trade opportunities and the NCC activities. Affiliated Members Bi-national Chamber of Commerce Nepal - Austria Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - China Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Russia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Thailand Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Spain Chamber of Commerce & Industry The Nepalese Chamber of Commerce (Hongkong) Nepal - Malyasia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - France Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nepal - Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry Associations Association of Nepal commercial Famers Association Bhotahity Bazar Samittee Bishal Bazar Byapar Sangh Computer Association of Nepal Marble Trade Association of Nepal Nepal Construction Materials Business Association Nepal Cotton Towel Export Association Nepal Dairy Association Nepal Dana Udyog Sangh Nepal Yarn Merchant Association Nepal Electrical Association Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association Nepal Khadya Kirana Byabasayee Sangh Retailers Association of Nepal Nepal Stationary& Education Materials Industries Association Nepal Pashmina Industries Association Nepal Petrolium Delears Association Nepal Beverage &Bigratte Industries Association National Book Sellers & Publisher Association Nepal Sanitary Ware Business Association Nepal Cloth Tailoring Merchants Association Nepal Super Market & Department Store Association Nepal Woolen Yarn Manufacturing Association Paints Dealers Association Putalisadak- Kamaladi Byabasai Bikas Samittee R.B. Complex Professional Association Ratna Plaza Chamber of Commerce Re- Cycle Plastic Production Association Relief Society of Commerce Small Trade Association Suraj Arcade Byapar Sangh Nepal Peya Padartha Bikribitaran Byabasayee Sangh United Foreign Employment Association Women Entrepreneurship Development Foundation Women Entrepreneurship Silk Association of Nepal Nepal Handmade Paper Association Leather Footwear & Good Manufacturer Association Courier Service Association of Nepal Chemical Association of Nepal Thamel Tourism Development Committee Nepal Tea Association Association of Nepalese Copper Industries Nepal Electrical Manufacturers Association Nepal Mattitel Bikreta Sangh Nepal Printers Association Sajha Byapar Samittee Nepal Japan Trade and Economic Forum China Town Shopping Center Business Association Nepal Trans Himalaya Border Trade Association L.P. Gas Udyog Sangh Manka Craft Association Kirana Byapari Sangh Nepal Herbs & Herbal Product Association Nepal Gold and Silver Dealer's Association Association of Tourism Export Council of Nepal Nepal Carpet Exporters Association Nepal Business Association Nepal Gem and Jewellery Association Association of Custom Agent Service The Chamber has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various national associations as follows: Federation of Contractors' Association of Nepal Federation of Nepalese Cottage and Small Industry Hotel Association of Nepal National Productivity & Economic Development Center Ltd. Nepal Council of Arbitration ˆ Top Cooperation Agreement Nepal Chamber of Commerce has signed the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement on co-operation with several chambers of commerce and industry for strengthening the economic relations on the basis of mutual benefits. It has signed Memorandum of Understanding with the following chambers of commerce and industry: Singapore Manufacturers' Federation Hungarian Chamber of Commerce Indian Merchant's Chamber, Bombay The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industries Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries Shanghai Federation of Industries & Commerce Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industries Indo-overseas Chamber of Commerce & Industries China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce & Industries Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industries Philippines Chamber of Commerce & Industries Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industries Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Jakarta Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ealing Chamber of Commerce, London Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce, China Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, China Chongqing Chamber of Commerce, China Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce, China Cambodia Chamber of Commerce The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia Thai Chamber of Commerce The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry China, Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Yunnan Sub Council, China National Chamber of Commerce of Srilanka National Productivity & Development Center, Mongolia Relations with DCCI The Chamber has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 60 District Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). They are as follows: Dhanakuta Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sankhuwasabha Chamber of Commerce & Industry Damak Chamber of Commerce & Industry Khotang Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sunsari Chamber of Commerce & Industry Janakpur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Birgunj Chamber of Commerce & Industry Makawanpur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tanahu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Rolpa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lamjung Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tulsipur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Rukum Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kanchanpur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Humla Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dhading Chamber of Commerce & Industry Rajapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dailekh Chamber of Commerce & Industry Gorkha Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sindhuli Chamber of Commerce & Industry Saptari Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mahottari Chamber of Commerce & Industry Malangawa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dang Chamber of Commerce & Industry Syangja Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lahan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mechi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Butwal Chamber of Commerce & Industry Rasuwa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Chamber of Industries, Morang, Nepal Morang Merchants' Association, Morang, Nepal Waling Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nawalparasi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bhojpur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Panchthar Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tikapur City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Taplejung Chamber of Commerce & Industry Doti Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jhapa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dhulikhel Chamber of Commerce & Industry Okhaldhunga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Salyan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bara Chamber of Commerce & Industry Terhathum Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ramechhap Chamber of Commerce & Industry Simanta Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ilam Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dolakha Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ratnanagar Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kailali Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pyuthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bajura Chamber of Commerce & Industry Palpa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lekhnath Chamber of Commerce & Industry Gularia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Itahari Chamber of Commerce & Industry Udayapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kalikot Chamber of Commerce & Industry Siddarthanagar Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jumla Chamber of Commerce & Industry ˆ Top