Start up Membership applies to companies less than18 month old with a team less than 10 people. A copy of the organization's Certificate of Incorporation must be submitted upon application. For the company's first two year's membership they can enjoy Start-up Membership fees. After the two years, Start-up Members must upgrade to Corporate Membership to remain a Chamber member.

Start up Members Company Representatives are entitled to the rights to run for election to BritCham Executive Committee and vote in our Annual General Meeting.

Membership Rights

• Membership certificate
• Be included in BritCham's British Business Directory
• 1 free e-copy of BritCham's British Business Directory
• Free access to BritCham's Privilege Club offers and service
• Opportunity to run for BritCham's Executive Committee
• Opportunity to vote for BritCham's Executive Committee
• Membership for all company staff
• Discount on rental of facilities at the British Business Centre Guangzhou

Events and Focus Groups

• Event and training participation an collaboration opportunities
• One Free Event Ticket to all event for the whole year membership except Training & Christmas Gala Dinner
• Event sponsorship opportunities special Rate - 50% of Corporate Member Sponsorship* on certain events - level silver
• BritCham's partner's events and Business Referral events
• Access to BritCham's Specific Focus Group
• Opportunity to join committee for Startup Focus Group

Marketing and Promotion

• Free promotion of events, reports, updates and job vacancies through BritCham's marketing channels
• Special rate of using BritCham's paid marketing channels
• 1 free new member introduction on BritCham WeChat

Introductions and Referrals

• Be included in business referral system
• Exclusive Business Referral with BritCham's partners (British Consulate, DIT, CBBC etc)
• Participation in BritCham Business Referral events
• Opportunity to meet UK delegations

Updating and Information Sharing

• Free promotion of events, reports, updates and job vacancies through BritCham's marketing Channel*
• News, policy market intelligence and reports update
• Receive insightful advice from advisors network
• Invitation to new ice-breaker

Visa Support



• Invitation letter assistance for UK visa application