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Membership Department:
Introduction: |
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.
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Membership Eligibility:
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1. 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 Lahore as provided in the memorandum and articles of association of LCCI 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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4. The prospective member has no criminal conviction. |
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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 memorandum and articles of association, and if the member breaches any provision of the Trade Organization Ordinance; |
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The membership shall be renewable on annual basis subject to fulfillment of following conditions, |
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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 income tax return and sales tax, if applicable, for latest preceding assessment year |
Classes of Membership:
There shall be two classes of memberships in Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry:-
Corporate Class:
This class of membership shall be open to all Industrial and commercial undertakings either a body corporate or a multinational corporation with its head office or branch office in Pakistan or a sales tax registered manufacturing concern or a sales tax registered business concern having annual turnover of Rs. 50 million or above.
Associate Member:
This class of membership shall be open to all industrial and business undertakings which are not a body corporate or a multinational or a sales tax registered business concern having annual turnover of Rs. 50 million or above
Membership Procedure:
Proprietorship:
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Written application on firm’s letterhead addressed to secretary general LCCI for grant of membership |
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Completely filled in membership form,duly proposed and seconded by two valid members whose representative should be different from each other and the applicant company |
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Completely filled in Signature / Identity Card |
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Photocopy of C.N.I.C of the proprietor |
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Photocopy of National Tax Number (NTN) certificate of proprietor as a 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 title applied for membership. |
Partnership Concern:
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A written application on firm/company’s letterhead addressed to Secretary General LCCI for grant of membership |
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Completely filled in membership form duly proposed and seconded by two valid members whose representative should be different from each other and the applicant firm/company |
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Completely filled in Signature Identity Card in name of partner who is nominated to represent in LCCI and attested by any other existing partner. |
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Copy of C.N.I.C. of all Partners |
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Photocopy of National Tax Number (NTN) certificate of AOP/Registered Firm and all partners |
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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 title 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 Registration certificate (Form C) |
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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Completely filled in membership form duly proposed and seconded by two valid members whose representative should be different from each other and the applicant company |
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Completely filled in Signature Identity Card in name of director who is nominated to represent in LCCI and attested by any other existing director |
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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 title applied for membership |
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Copy of memorandum and articles of association duly attested by S.E.C.P |
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Copy of incorporation certificate |
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Copy of form 29 duly attested by S.E.C.P. |
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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 will not be acceptable. |
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Bank certificate must be in original and not older than three months |
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Signature on all documents should identical |
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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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The membership form can be obtained on payment of Rs. 100/- |
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Completely filled in Signature / Identity Card |
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/company |
Issuance of Visa Recommendation Letter: |
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Prescribed application form will be used to applying for the issuance of visa recommendation letter for business trip only. |
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The prescribed form shall be filled in completely, signed by the applicant who is proceeding abroad and shall duly be signed by the authorized representative of the member firm/company as per record 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 concerns. |
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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 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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In case of Salaried Executive of the member firm/company a certificate indicating their designation, period of service, (minimum three years) monthly salary and copies of paid tax challan on behalf of the employer company / firm shall also be provided along with the application.(Non Taxable salaried employees of member concern are not entitled for this service) |
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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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Recommendation letter for Business visit of proprietor /partner/director for Asian Countries (per person / per country) |
1500/= |
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Recommendation letter for Business visit of salaried executive of a member concern for Asian Countries (per person / per country) |
2500/= |
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Recommendation letter for Business visit of proprietor /partner/director for USA Australia Europe and Africa (per person / per country) |
3,000/= |
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Recommendation letter for Business visit of salaried executive of a member concern for USA Australia Europe and Africa (per person / per country) |
4,000/= |
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Attestation of any document in assistance to visa proceeding will be charged as per service under serial 1 to 4 accordingly |
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Invitation letter for grant of visa to foreigners in connection with business required by member’s firm/company for Asian countries (Per Person/Per Country) |
1500/= |
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Invitation letter for grant of visa to foreigners in connection with business required by member’s firm/company for USA Australia Europe and Africa (Per Person/Per Country) |
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 in case of Asian National (per person) |
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 in case of USA Australia Europe and African National (per person) |
3000/= |
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Letter to Ministry of Interior, Immigration Authority, Passport Office for extension in the visa of foreign visitors in case of Asian National .(per person) |
1500/= |
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Letter to Ministry of Interior, Immigration Authority, Passport Office for extension in the visa of foreign visitors in case of other than Asian National (per person) |
3000/= |
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Attestation of Certificate of Origin (Six pages set) Rs.50/ will be charged per extra copy. |
250/= |
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Attestation of Commercial Invoices / Documents for 4 pages. Per extra copy Rs. 50/- will be charged |
400/= |
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Company profile letter |
500/= |
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MemberShip Form |
100/= |
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LCCI Directory (hard copy) |
500/= |
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LCCI Directory (Soft copy) |
300/= |
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Chamber Membership Identity Card fee (Per Scanned Cards) |
100/= |
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New Membership fee (Associate Class) |
2600/= |
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Urgent Membership Fee for new membership (Associate Class) in addition to regular fee (Rs. 2600/-) |
800/= |
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New Membership Fee (Corporate Class ) |
7100/= |
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Urgent Membership Fee for new membership (Corporate Class) in addition to regular fee (Rs. 7,100/-) |
2500/= |
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Annual membership renewal charges (Associate class) |
1600/= |
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Late renewal fee after 31st March every year (Associate Class) in addition to regular renewal fee (Rs. 1600/-) |
300/= |
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Annual membership renewal charges (Corporate class) |
4100/= |
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Late renewal fee after 31st March every year (Corporate Class) in addition to regular renewal fee (Rs. 4100/-) |
750/= |
List of Voters:
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Corporate Class |
300
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Associate Class |
500 |
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