Registration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
It is a regulatory framework and a national institution representing the private sector in the province. All individuals working in the fields of industry, commerce, services, crafts, and contracting, whether companies or individuals, who operate within the geographical scope of the chamber's jurisdiction, are eligible for membership.
Affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry is mandatory according to Article (9) of the Law issued in 2011 regarding Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Therefore, anyone engaged in commercial or industrial activities with a main or branch office or agency within the chamber's jurisdictional area must join the chamber and pay the required fees and subscriptions.
Steps for Registration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
For Individuals:
- Merchant Registration Certificate Lease Agreement
- Ownership Document Craft and Industry License from the Municipality (in some cases)
- Copy of ID. Card Passport-sized Photo Note: In some cases, certain chambers may require individuals to provide licenses from specific authorities depending on the nature of their work.
For Companies:
- Copy of the Companies Controller Certificate Lease Agreement or Ownership Document Craft and Industry License from the Municipality (not mandatory but required by some chambers in certain cases).
- Company Tax Registration (not mandatory) Copies of Partners' IDs (and if any partner is delegated, copies of the delegates' IDs must be provided)
- Passport-sized Photo Company Seal (if available)
Note: Some chambers may request some or all of the following documents as needed to ensure the legality of the company, its partners, and its delegates Membership Requirements for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry For Individuals.
Terms of membership in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- The company must be registered with the Companies Registrar at the Ministry of National Economy.
- The person must be a Palestinian national and registered in the commercial register.
Important Notes Regarding Membership:
- Immediate approval of membership is granted, or the application is referred for field inspection (depending on the type of business).
- If the application is referred for inspection, the process may take 2 to 10 days.
- After the inspection, approval is granted or the application is rejected.
- Membership certificate is issued upon payment of membership fees and subscription fees based on the project's capital.
- Expected duration for membership: one day. In case of field inspection, the duration is 2 to 10 days