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Membership Department:
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Membership Department is one of the most important departments of LCCI. It is responsible for processing of new membership applications, renewals of membership, issuance of LCCI member cards, attestation of certificate of origin, attestation of commercial documents, issuance of visa recommendation letters, issuance of visa invitation letters and co-ordination in conducting annual election of LCCI. |
Eligibility:
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The prospective member is a sole proprietorship or a partnership firm or an association of persons or a company holding national tax number and sales tax registration, if applicable, in the name of the business concern; |
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The prospective member’s business fits within the defined business scope or area of jurisdiction of District of Lahore as provided in the memorandum and articles of association and under the licence granted by the Federal Government; |
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The application for grant of membership shell be proposed and seconded by existing members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry; |
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The prospective member has no criminal conviction; and |
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The prospective member has a valid national tax number and sales tax registration, if applicable; |
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Membership may be cancelled or disqualified, on the grounds provided under the trade organization’s memorandum and articles of association, if the member breaches any provision of the Trade Ordinance; |
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The membership shall be renewable on annual basis subject to fulfillment of following conditions, namely:- |
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Payment of prescribed subscription within the time stipulated in the memorandum and articles of Association, which shall not be later than 31st March every year; |
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Proof of filing return of income tax and sales tax, if applicable, for the preceding year |
Classes of Membership:
There shall be two classes of memberships in Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry:-
Corporate Class:
A member of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry which is either a body corporate or a multinational corporation with its head office or branch office in Pakistan or a sales tax registered concern having annual turnover of Rs. 50 million or above shall be called “Corporate Member”; and
Associate Member:
A member of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry which is not a body corporate or a multinational or a sales tax registered business concern having annual turnover of Rs. 50 million or above shall be called “Associate Member”
Membership Procedure:
Proprietorship:
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Written application on firm’s letterhead addressed to the secretary general LCCI for grant of membership |
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Photocopy of N.I.C |
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Photocopy of national tax number certificate of proprietor as business individual |
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Photocopy of sales-tax registration number certificate (if applicable) |
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Original bank certificate in the name of business applied for membership. |
Partnership:
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A written application on firm/company’s letterhead addressed to the Secretary General LCCI for grant of membership |
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Copy of N.I.C. of all Partners |
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Photocopy of national tax number certificate of firm/co and all partners of the partnership concern. |
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Photocopy of sales-tax registration number certificate (if applicable) |
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Original bank certificate in the name of business applied for membership |
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Copy of partnership deed executed on Rs.500/ stamp paper duly attested by Notary Public |
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Copy of incorporation certificate other than A.O.P |
Private Limited or Limited Company:
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A written application on company’s letterhead addressed to the Secretary General LCCI for grant of membership |
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Copy of N.I.C. all directors |
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Copy of national tax number certificate of the company |
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Copy of sales-tax registration number certificate (If applicable) |
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Original bank certificate in the name of business applied for membership |
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Copy of memorandum and articles of association |
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Copy of incorporation certificate |
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Authority letter must be provided in the name of person authorized for collection of documents on behalf of chief executive/ directors (only for partnership, private limited, and limited concerns) |
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Over writing or cutting in the membership form will not be acceptable. |
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Signature on card should match with CNIC signature |
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Any change in particulars of business may please be intimated to the Chamber to up-date the record |
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Requirements for Issuance of Certificate of Origin and Attestation of Commercial Documents:
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Membership of the firm/company should be valid. |
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Copy of invoice / bill of landing / airway bill is compulsory. |
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Documents should be stamped and signed by the authorized representative of the firm |
Issuance of Visa Recommendation Letter: |
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The form prescribed by the Chamber will be used for applying for the issuance of recommendation letter for visa to visit abroad. Such request should be for business trips and not for any other purposes. |
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The prescribed form shall be filled in and signed by the applicant who is proceeding abroad and shall duly be signed and forwarded by the authorized representative of the member firm/company recorded as such with LCCI. |
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Application form shall be attached with: |
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Financial Standing of the member firm or company being a proprietor, partner or director for not less than two years. |
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No application shall be entertained through agent or legal advisor except from private limited, limited and multinational concern. |
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Undertaking to return within the period stipulated in the prescribed form of the LCCI. |
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Documentary evidence for proposed visit i.e. bonafide fax/invitation letters for import/export/inspection/negotiation in original. |
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Separate procedure will be adopted for visit of owners, partners or directors of the member firms and the salaried senior executives. The Chamber shall not entertain applications concerning nominees being sent abroad as representatives or agents on behalf of member firms. |
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Incase of Executive of the member firm a certificate indicating their designation, period of service, (minimum three years) monthly salary and copies of paid tax challan shall also be provided along with the application. |
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The office bearers of the Chamber may interview any applicant, if they so desire, while considering the application. The members of the Executive Committee of LCCI may make recommendations for interview to the office bearers. |
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The Executive Committee of the Chamber authorizes the President and the office bearers of the LCCI for fully and speedily meeting the genuine needs of the member firms. However, they exercise their discretion and take necessary measures so that this important facility of the Chamber is not misused in any way and its image is not thereby spoiled. |
Membership FEE and service charges
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DESCRIPTION |
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Recommendation letter for Business visit (Asian Countries ) |
1500 |
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Recommendation letter for Business visit (
USA Australia Europe and Africa)
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3000 |
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Invitation letter for grant of visa to foreigners in connection with business required by member’s firm/company. (Per Person) |
1500 |
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Invitation letter for grant of visa to foreigners in connection with business required by member’s firm/company. (Per Person) |
3000 |
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Letter to T.D.A.P. for business visa in favour of members regarding their participation in Trade Fairs held in different Countries of the world. |
1500 |
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Letter to Immigration authorities of international Airports, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) regarding entry visa on arrival in favor of foreign visitors invited by a member firm/company.(per person for Asian countries) |
1500 |
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Letter to Immigration authorities of international Airports, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) regarding entry visa on arrival in favor of foreign visitors invited by a member firm/company. (per person for countries other than Asian countries) |
3000 |
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Letter to Ministry of Interior, Immigration Authority, Passport Office for extension in the visa of foreign visitors. .(per person for Asian countries) |
1500 |
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Letter to Ministry of Interior, Immigration Authority, Passport Office for extension in the visa of foreign visitors. (per person for countries other than Asian countries) |
3000 |
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Attestation of Certificate of Origin for six pages. Per extra copy 50/- will be charged. |
200 |
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Attestation of Commercial Invoices / Documents. |
300 |
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Attestation of Commercial Invoices / Documents for 4 pages. Per extra copy Rs. 50/- will be charged |
300 |
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Foreign Exchange Letter Fee. |
300 |
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LCCI Directory (soft copy)
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150 |
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LCCI Directory (hard copy) |
500 |
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MemberShip Form |
100 |
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Annual Membership fee (Associate Class) Annual subscription 500/-
R&D fee 300/- Welfare Fund 200/-,Identity Card Fee 100/- Member Group Insurance Rs 200/- |
1300 |
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Publication Charges (One time at the time of Membership ) |
1000/= |
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Late fee (after 31st March every year) |
300 |
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Annual Membership Fee (Corporate Class ) Annual Subscription 1500/= R& D Fee 1000/= Welfare Fund 500/= , Indentity Cards Fee 100/=) Member Group Insurance Rs 200/- |
3300 |
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Publication Charges (One time at the time of Membership ) |
3000 |
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Late fee (after 31st March every year) |
750 |
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Company Profile |
500 |
List of Voters:
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Corporate Class |
300
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Associate Class |
500 |
Urgent Membership Fee :
| Associate Class Membership (In Additional to Normal Fee) |
800 |
| Corporate Class Membership (In Additional to Normal Fee) |
2500 |
| Chamber Membership Identity Card fee (Per Scanned Cards) |
100 |
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