Doing Business in Taxila
Membership Registration of Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry - LCCI
Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to enhance the business environment and quality of work in Taxila. It currently offers valuable services to over 50,000 registered businesses, representing the strength of the Taxila business community.
Chamber assists and collaborates with small and medium enterprises to boost their economic activity. It has partnered with business leaders, trade associations, domestic and international chambers, government, and foreign delegates to achieve its business and economic growth objectives.
The Chamber supports business networking, expos, training sessions, and international trade events to promote economic development in Pakistan.
Registering with the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) helps your business build valuable connections.
Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry Objectives
- To support professionals in a business setting.
- Effectively connect the business community with regulatory bodies.
- To establish lasting business relations with its registered members.
- Maintain a high professional standard in the business community.
Membership Registration Department of Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
The Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Registration Department is crucial among other LCCI departments for selecting and categorizing the business community by their main line of business. The LCCI Registration Membership Department handles the following activities;
- Processing new membership applications for the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) registration.
- Renewals of membership Registration with LCCI
- Issuing LCCI Registration Member cards to Registered Members.
- Attestation of certificate of origin
- Attestation of commercial documents
- Issuance of visa recommendation letters
- Issuance of visa invitation letters
- Conducting annual elections for LCCI Registered Members
Benefits of LCCI
Registration for
Membership
- Registered members have the opportunity to engage in LCCI business activities and network with domestic and foreign government officials, ministers, and top business leaders.
- Membership with the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is essential for obtaining Certificates of Origin, WeBOC registrations, and other import/export documents, exclusively available to registered members.
- The R&D department of the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers comprehensive business information and consultancy on critical issues faced by registered members.
- LCCI membership provides guidance on trade and investment challenges commonly encountered by new entrepreneurs in international trade.
- Registered members join international delegations to connect with the business community in specific countries.
- Chamber members have access to a library with a wide range of business reference materials, books, and the latest trade directories from various countries.
- Regular updates on business opportunities and government tenders are part of LCCI membership benefits.
- LCCI serves as a platform to bridge the gap between government and the business community.
- Enhancing industry services through regular business interactions.
- Promoting fair trade practices within Pakistan's economy.
- Enhancing international trade opportunities for registered members.
- Establishing domestic and international exhibition platforms for the business community.
- Organizing training programs for business growth and economic prosperity.
- Inclusion of registered members in business directories.
Requirement for
Membership
Registration with
the Taxila Chamber
of Commerce and
Industry
- The applicant must be a sole proprietorship, partnership firm, association of persons, or company. They must hold an NTN number in the business name. Sales tax registration is required for further Weboc registration.
- The business must align with the distinct business opportunities or jurisdiction of District Taxila as specified in the MOA and AOA of LCCI, and under the federal government license of Pakistan.
- The application for membership with the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) must be endorsed and seconded by current active LCCI members.
- The proposed LCCI member should have no criminal record.
- LCCI membership registration may be canceled or disqualified based on the rules and regulations in the memorandum and articles of association if any law provision is violated.
- Membership with the Taxila Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) is renewable annually, subject to meeting specific conditions.
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- Ensure the subscription fee is paid by March 31st each year, as specified in the MOA and AOA.
- Provide proof of filing the most recent income and sales tax returns, if applicable.
How to Register or Become a Member of Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
LCCI Membership Registration Procedure
Proprietorship
- Submit a written application on your business letterhead to the Secretary General of the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for membership registration.
- Complete the LCCI membership registration form, verified by two active LCCI members, each representing different businesses and distinct from your own.
- Provide a photocopy of the proposed member's identity card.
- Include a photocopy of the NTN certificate for the proprietorship business.
- Attach a photocopy of the STRN certificate (if applicable).
- Submit a photocopy of the electricity bill for the business premises.
- Provide the original bank maintenance certificate in the name of the proprietorship business.
Partnership Firm
- Submit a written application on the firm's letterhead to the Secretary General of the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for membership.
- Complete the LCCI membership form, verified by two current LCCI members, each representing different businesses and distinct from the applicant.
- Include Form C.
- Provide a copy of the Partnership Deed.
- Attach a photocopy of the proposed member's Identity Card.
- Include a photocopy of the Partnership Firm's NTN certificate.
- Provide a photocopy of the STRN certificate (if applicable).
- Attach a photocopy of the electricity bill for the business premises.
- Submit the original bank maintenance certificate in the firm's name.
Private Limited or Limited Company
- Submit a written application on company letterhead to the Secretary General of the Taxila Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) for membership registration.
- Complete the TCCI membership registration form. Ensure it is verified by two existing TCCI members, each representing different businesses from the applicant.
- Provide a copy of the Incorporation Certificate.
- Include a copy of the Memorandum of Association.
- Attach a copy of the Articles of Association.
- Submit a copy of Form-II.
- Provide a photocopy of the proposed member's Identity Card.
- Include a photocopy of the company's NTN certificate.
- Attach a photocopy of the STRN certificate (if applicable).
- Provide a photocopy of the business premises' electricity bill.
- Submit the original bank maintenance certificate in the company’s name.
