Bonjour!

We are pleased to welcome you as a member of the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines for 2010.

The French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (Le Club FCC) is a non-profit organization created in 1988 to promote French business in the Philippines, and Philippine business in France. Le Club started as a social group, consisting of four enterprising Frenchmen, who shared their experiences as expatriates, while working in the Philippines.  In 2004, it became the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, with over one hundred thirty member companies.

The French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines is a powerful networking tool for local and international businesses, through its wide network generally composed of:

its company members,

- Philippines officials, 
- the foreign Chambers in the Philippines 
- the 114 French Chambers of Commerce abroad
- the 148 Chambers of Commerce and Industry based in France
- Professional associations

The French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines is part of the following organizations:

- ENC: European National Chambers in the Philippines
- FCCP: Foreign Chambers Council in the Philippines 
- PCCI: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- UCCIFE: Union of the French Chamber of Commerce Abroad

The French Chamber offers to members and French Based Companies, a panel of services and activities aimed to facilitate the development of French companies in the Philippines.

Members enjoy preferential rates on the following services:

- French Pavilions in Philippine based Trade Shows under the label of Ubifrance, the French Agency for international business development
- Market studies and feasibility studies/ Business Sourcing
- Potential Partner Selection, assistance in setting up of corporations
- VAT Refund service for participation in a French based trade show.
- Domiciliation (physical or virtual) and administrative services.
- French Speaking Recruitment Services.
- Training Seminar on Philippine Culture and the Filipino at Work. 
- Introduction to other organizations, companies, officials, etc.
- FREE Access to the database of Filipinos who have worked/studied in France

The French Chamber is also considered one of the most active and convivial Chambers in Manila. It organizes the following social and cultural activities

- Soirée Beaujolais, the annual Wine Festival held every November in Manila and Cebu
- Luncheon meetings (business oriented or convivial) where members can - participate as guest speakers
- Sports events such as Pétanque, Karting, Golf, Tennis, etc.
- Jeudi du Club (or Monthly Happy Hour)

Starting 2010, the French Chamber is printing the Members Directory ANNUALLY. Your membership for 2010 automatically entitles you to a FREE full page profile with your picture in the Annual Directory. You can also avail of an advertising page, opposite your full page profile, for a minimum amount depending on your membership category.

There are four types of membership: Patron, Regular, Associate, and Individual. Attached is a brief presentation of the benefits of each category.