Memberships

Founded in 1983, the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC) today is one of the largest membership organisations among the European national chambers in Hong Kong with over 400 corporate members. GCC serves as a catalyst, promoter and facilitator of members' interests in Hong Kong and the region. Members comprise of German, Hong Kong and international companies with an interest in doing business in Germany or in co-operation with German business partners.


Membership Categories:

  • Full Membership: Corporate – Large Corporation
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    4
    Package price
    HKD 15,000
    • Membership for companies with over 100 employees in Hong Kong. 
    • Membership includes listing of 1 principal Corporate Representative and 3 additional non-voting Corporate Representatives.
    • The corporation is entitled to up to 20 membership privilege cards for employees (registration required).


    Details:

    • Any company may apply for membership as a Full Member, with all rights of membership including voting rights. A Full Member shall nominate one person to be its representative to GCC (Corporate Representative).
    • The Corporate Representative shall be GCC's main contact, and will receive all information about the Full membership via email and/or post. The Corporate Representative is the only person to hold and exercise the voting right, be listed in the membership directory, and receive invitations to exclusive events as well as all regular member activities/events.
    • Additional Corporate Representatives (3 entries / employees):  A Full Member (Large Corporation) is eligible to assign 3 of its employees, other than the Corporate Representative, as Additional Corporate Representatives. The Additional Corporate Representative will enjoy all benefits of a Corporate Representative except for voting rights.
  • Full Membership: Corporate – Medium Size Company
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    1
    Package price
    HKD 10,000
    • Membership for companies with 11 to 100 employees in Hong Kong. 
    • Membership includes listing of 1 principal Corporate Representative and the possibility to apply for listings of additional non-voting Corporate Representatives at a fee. 
    • The company is entitled to up to 10 membership privilege cards for employees (registration required).


    Details:

    • Any company may apply for membership as a Full Member, with all rights of membership including voting rights. A Full Member shall nominate one person to be its representative to GCC (Corporate Representative).
    • The Corporate Representative shall be GCC's main contact, and will receive all information about the Full membership via email and/or post. The Corporate Representative is the only person to hold and exercise the voting right, be listed in the membership directory, and receive invitations to exclusive events as well as all regular member activities/events.
    • Additional Corporate Representatives (optional): A Full Member may propose any of its employees other than the Corporate Representative as an Additional Corporate Representative. This person will enjoy all benefits of a Corporate Representative except for voting rights. An additional fee of $1,500 will be levied for each listing.
  • Full Membership: Corporate – Small Business
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    1
    Package price
    HKD 5,000
    • Membership for companies with up to 10 employees in Hong Kong.  
    • The company is entitled to up to 5 membership privilege cards for employees (Registration required).


    Details:

    • Any company may apply for membership as a Full Member, with all rights of membership including voting rights. A Full Member shall nominate one person to be its representative to GCC (Corporate Representative).
    • The Corporate Representative shall be GCC's main contact, and will receive all information about the Full membership via email and/or post. The Corporate Representative is the only person to hold and exercise the voting right, be listed in the membership directory, and receive invitations to exclusive events as well as all regular member activities/events.
    • Additional Corporate Representatives (optional): A Full Member may propose any of its employees other than the Corporate Representative as an Additional Corporate Representative. This person will enjoy all benefits of a Corporate Representative except for voting rights. An additional fee of $1,500 will be levied for each listing.


    *Please submit IRD Form (BIR56A) 'Employer's Return of Remuneration and Pensions' upon applying membership.

  • Full Membership: Corporate - Start-Up
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    1
    Package price
    HKD 3,000
    • Membership for companies less than 2 years old, commencing from the date of incorporation. 
    • The company is entitled to up to 2 membership privilege cards for employees (registration required).
    • Start-up membership is valid for 2 years and requires a switch to 'Full Member: Corporate' (size as appropriate at the time) upon expiry of the 2 years. *Please submit the company "Certificate of Incorporation" (CI) upon applying for membership. Click here to view a sample of the CI.


    Details:

    • Any company that qualifies may apply for Start-up membership with all the rights of Full membership, including voting rights. A Start-up Member shall nominate one person to be its representative to the GCC (Corporate Representative).
    • The Corporate Representative shall be GCC's main contact and will receive all information about the Full membership via email and/or post. The Corporate Representative is the only person to hold and exercise the voting right, be listed in the membership directory, and receive invitations to exclusive events as well as all regular member activities/events.
    • Additional Corporate Representatives (optional): A Full Member may propose any of its employees other than the Corporate Representative as an Additional Corporate Representative. This person will enjoy all benefits of a Corporate Representative except for voting rights. An additional fee of $1,500 will be levied for each listing.
  • Associate Membership - Not for Profit Making Organisation
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    1
    Package price
    HKD 1,000
    • Any Not for Profit Making Organisation(s) may apply for Associate Membership with GCC subject to the provision of such proof as required by GCC of the organisation's non profit-making status. 
    • Such organisation will be required to name one person to be its representative for the purposes of attending GCC activities and events, and receiving publications and information. 
    • The member is entitled to 2 membership privilege cards.