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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & BENEFITS

Entrepreneur / Investor Membership
Fee: €60,000 | Duration: 5 Years
Target: High-net-worth individuals, capital project sponsors, global investors
Financial Benefits:
• Engage directly in international commercial transactions supported by CICC’s global platform with secure financial instruments including Bank Comfort Letters (BCL), Letters of Credit (LC), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC), Bank Guarantees (BG), and more.
• Priority access to the CICC Strategic Trade & Capital Fund (CSTC) and international capital pools for co-financing, equity syndication, and loan guarantees.
• Unlimited submission and management of investment and trade projects backed by detailed feasibility studies, market research, and risk assessments.
• Access to syndicated financing and investment syndicates via CICC’s global financial network.

Professional Support:
• Comprehensive company formation including legal documentation, shareholder structuring, tax compliance, and registration support in up to 5 countries.
• Recruitment and employment facilitation, including residency permits for up to 10 executives and technical staff.
• Full licensing and certification support covering ISO 9001, CE marking, FDA approval, Halal, HACCP, and other international standards.
• Auditing, due diligence, compliance advisory ensuring KYC, AML, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Dedicated relationship managers providing tailored business development and project advisory.

Strategic Marketing & Engagement:
• Recognition as a distinguished CICC Entrepreneur/Investor with globally recognized certificates and membership credentials.
• VIP access and speaking roles at international investment forums, trade expos, and diplomatic summits.
• Eligibility to serve as CICC Country or Regional Representative/Ambassador.
• Franchise export assistance and multi-country licensing support.
• Invitations to innovation workshops, trade missions, and exclusive networking events.

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Platinum Plus Membership (Strategic Partnership)
Fee: €6,000 | Duration: 3 Years
Target: Established SMEs, EPC contractors, multinational service providers
Financial Benefits:
• Access to international finance sources for mid-sized projects, grants, and capital calls.
• Support in client identification, due diligence, KYC, and compliance for reliable trade relationships.
• Participation in trade matchmaking with verified buyers and strategic partners.

Professional Support:
• Company setup assistance and legal compliance in one selected country.
• ISO and CE certification guidance.
• Invitations to investor briefings and forums in CICC industrial and economic zones.

Strategic Marketing & Engagement:
• Inclusion in targeted marketing campaigns for mid-sized enterprises.
• Participation in two official CICC expos or trade events annually.
• Access to sector-specific webinars and networking sessions.

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Platinum Membership
Fee: €5,000 | Duration: 3 Years
Target: SMEs, logistics, consulting, legal, and accounting firms
Financial Benefits:
• Up to 3 project submissions annually for funding consideration.

Professional Support:
• Support with CE marking, product compliance, and basic legal advice.
• Promotion through regional CICC chapters.

Strategic Marketing & Engagement:
• Inclusion in CICC member directories.
• Invitations to trade missions and expos.

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Gold Membership
Fee: €4,000 | Duration: 2 Years
Target: Consultants, boutique firms
Financial Benefits:
• One project submission per year.
• Professional Support

• Certification support via CICC partners.
• Invitations to training and networking events.
• Strategic Marketing & Engagement
• Listing in newsletters and promotional materials.

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Standard Membership
Fee: €2,000 | Duration: 1 Year
Target: New entrepreneurs, small businesses
Financial Benefits:
• Business registration and market entry guidance.

Professional Support:
• Access to webinars, pitch templates, and business tools.
• Strategic Marketing & Engagement
• Digital membership certificates and badges.

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Startup Membership
Fee: €1,000 | Duration: 1 Year
Target: Early-stage founders, tech startups
Financial Benefits:
• Matchmaking with seed and angel investors.
• Professional Support
• Advisory on prototype development and IP licensing.

• Strategic Marketing & Engagement
• Invitations to pitch days and innovation events.

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Retail Membership
Fee: €500 | Duration: 1 Year
Target: Retailers, resellers, micro merchants
Financial Benefits:
• Trade facilitation and supply chain support.

Professional Support:
• Customs, VAT, and product labeling assistance.
• Strategic Marketing & Engagement
• Invitations to retail exhibitions and merchant forums.

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Individual / Professional Membership
Fee: €100 | Duration: 1 Year
Target: Freelancers, consultants, IT experts
Financial Benefits:
• Access to consultancy opportunities via the CICC network.

Professional Support:
• Participation in advisory panels and certification programs.

• Strategic Marketing & Engagement
• Invitations to digital seminars and networking events.

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STRATEGIC INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & NGO’S
By formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
•Eligibility
•National, regional, and local Chambers of Commerce
•Business support NGO’s and nonprofit organizations
•Inter-governmental business councils and trade unions

Benefits:
• Institutional membership via MOU without standard fees.
• Authorization to represent CICC nationally and regionally.
• Rights to co-host events, expos, and programs.
• Eligibility to submit projects for grants and social initiatives.
• Prominent visibility in global campaigns and assemblies.
• Participation in the Annual CICC International Assembly of Chambers and NGO’s.
• Financial, Professional & Marketing Advantages
• Access to international funding and donor networks.
• Enhanced credibility through global affiliation.
• Joint branding and media exposure.
• Invitations to policy dialogues and government roundtables.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Apply Online: https://council-icc.org/membership/become-a-member/
Required Documents: National ID, business license, completed KYC forms
Contact Email: info@council-icc.org
For direct inquiries in countries without committees: government.affairs@council-icc.org

GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
•Government institutions with a focus on economic development—including ministries of economy, finance, trade, investment, and related agencies—are invited to nominate one official representative to join the CICC Executive Committee.
•Similarly, international organizations engaged in economic development, investment promotion, and related fields are also invited to nominate one representative for Executive Committee membership.
•In addition, leading international banks and top-ranking banking professionals may be nominated by their institutions to represent the banking sector within the Executive Committee.
•This inclusive nomination process ensures that CICC’s highest decision-making body benefits from diverse expertise across government, international development, and finance sectors.
•Nominees will contribute to shaping CICC’s strategic vision, policies, and initiatives that advance global economic cooperation, investment, and sustainable business development.

SPECIAL INVITATION TO GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, AND NGO’S
•The Council of International Chambers of Commerce (CICC) extends a special and exclusive invitation to government institutions, chambers of commerce (national, regional, and international), and leading NGO’s to join CICC’s Strategic Partnership Program.
•This program enables these institutions to collaborate on a global scale, co-host events, influence policy, and access international funding and development opportunities through strategic cooperation with the Council.

Contact Information:
Email: info@council-icc.org