Cairo Chamber of Commerce

What Cairo Chamber of Commerce does

The Cairo Chamber of Commerce (الغرفة التجارية للقاهرة) is a quasi-governmental, non-profit membership organization established under Egyptian Law 189 of 1951 (amended by Law 6 of 2002) and supervised by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It serves traders, merchants, and commercial enterprises operating within Cairo Governorate, providing mandatory commercial registration, licensing, certificate issuance (including certificates of origin for exports), legal consultation, arbitration, and trade facilitation services. The chamber operates 15+ trade divisions spanning textiles, building materials, chemicals, leather, metals, engineering, food industries, pharmaceuticals, IT, and cinema, with a board chaired by President Ayman Al-Ashry and offices at 4 El-Falaki Square in Bab El-Louk and 1195 Corniche El-Nile.

The chamber's revenue model is anchored in annual membership subscriptions calculated at 2 per thousand of paid-up capital (minimum 24 EGP, maximum 2,000 EGP per member per year), supplemented by commercial registration fees (3,000 EGP deposit, 500 EGP registration, plus per-commodity-group fees), certificate and document service fees, and website advertising slots. The chamber also offers free training through its Traders Training Academy and Retail Academy, covering marketing, customer service, sales, IT, accounting, and procurement. Its digital infrastructure is minimal: the notable technology initiative is an electronic collection system implemented in partnership with Fawry for membership fee payments, supplementing rather than replacing the chamber's in-person service model.

The chamber operates a network of international partnerships with foreign chambers of commerce in Germany (Ghorfa), Turkey (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), Morocco (Tangier, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem), and India (Indian Union of Industries), facilitating trade delegations, international exhibitions, and bilateral business cooperation. It disseminates trade opportunities through its website (cairochamber.org.eg), social media channels, and a monthly publication, and provides direct services at its two Cairo offices. The chamber is affiliated with the General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce and serves as the official representative voice of Cairo's trading community before government authorities.

Name

Cairo Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Cairo Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://cairochamber.org.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Cairo Chamber of Commerce is a quasi-governmental, non-profit organization established under Egyptian Law 189 of 1951 that serves traders and commercial enterprises in Cairo Governorate through commercial registration, certificate issuance, training, trade facilitation, and international partnership services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Registration & Corporate Affairs (Registries) (BPAIAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Certificates of Origin & Trade Certificates (COO, Chamber/Legalization) (TLACAHAC)

Keywords

• Commercial registration services
• Trade facilitation services
• Certificate of origin issuance
• Merchant training programs
• Business membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscription Fees: Annual membership fees charged to traders and businesses registered with the chamber. Fees are calculated at 2 per thousand of paid-up capital recorded in the commercial register, with a minimum of 24 Egyptian pounds and maximum of 2,000 Egyptian pounds per year.
2. Certificate and Document Services: Fees for issuing various certificates including commercial activity licenses, company operation licenses, experience certificates, commercial register modification certificates, commercial record clearance certificates, certificate of origin for exported goods, and document authentication services.
3. Training Academy Programs: Free training programs offered to merchants through the Retail Academy (أكاديمية التجزئة), including marketing, computer skills, customer service, sales techniques, retail trade, human skills development, financial accounting and taxes, and procurement and warehouse management programs.
4. Advertising Services: The chamber provides advertising spaces on its official website for members, including 3 fixed side advertisements across all pages and 6 horizontal variable advertisements on the homepage, at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cairo Chamber of Commerce is the official statutory body for registering commercial activities and issuing certificates, licenses, and certificates of origin for traders and businesses operating in Cairo Governorate. It also provides trade facilitation, import/export opportunity matching, legal consultation and arbitration, professional training through the Retail Academy, and representation of commercial interests before government authorities.

Product overview

Cairo Chamber of Commerce operates as a governmental commercial organization providing business registration, certification, trade facilitation, and member services rather than a technology product company. Its digital offerings include an Electronic Collection System (التحصيل الإلكتروني) developed in partnership with Fawry, an Excellence Center for Merchant Services (مركز تميز لخدمات التجار), and a Training Academy (أكاديمية تدريب التجار). The chamber also facilitates import/export opportunities, organizes conferences and exhibitions, and provides legal consultation services through its various divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Registration and Licensing Services Statutory registration of commercial activities, company registration (with 3,000 EGP deposit plus 500 EGP registration fee for up to 10 commodity groups), and licensing of businesses operating within Cairo Governorate. For traders and companies required to register commercial operations.
• Certificate and Document Issuance Services Issuance of commercial activity licenses, company operation licenses, experience certificates, commercial register modification certificates, commercial record clearance certificates, certificates of origin for exported goods, and document authentication. For traders, companies, and exporters requiring official documentation.
• Retail Academy Training Programs (أكاديمية تدريب التجار) Training programs covering marketing, computer skills, customer service, sales techniques, retail trade, human skills development, financial accounting and taxes, and procurement and warehouse management. For traders, merchants, and their employees seeking professional skills development.
• Excellence Center for Merchant Services (مركز تميز لخدمات التجار) A specialized service center providing enhanced support and services to merchants and traders registered with the chamber. For registered chamber members seeking dedicated service.
• Electronic Collection System (التحصيل الإلكتروني) Digital payment collection system implemented in partnership with Fawry, enabling electronic collection of membership fees, service fees, and other chamber payments, replacing manual collection methods. For traders and companies settling fees with the chamber.
• Trade Opportunity Matching and Import/Export Services Listings of import and export opportunities, matchmaking between Egyptian and foreign businesses, and facilitation of trade delegations and international exhibitions. For Egyptian importers, exporters, and trading companies seeking cross-border commercial counterparties.
• Legal Consultation and Arbitration Services Legal consultation (مستشارك القانوني) and arbitration services for commercial disputes among registered traders and member companies. For chamber members needing legal guidance or commercial dispute resolution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free training programs for merchants covering marketing, IT, customer service, sales, retail management, accounting, and procurement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Youth and Sports, EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2024Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2024 with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to collaborate on youth entrepreneurship and sports-related commercial activities.
• FawrycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Partnership with Fawry, a leading Egyptian e-payment and banking technology company, to implement electronic collection systems for membership fees and services. The chamber launched an official electronic collection system with Fawry in 2026, replacing manual collection with electronic payment machines.
• Indian Union of IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2014Cooperation protocol signed in March 2014 with Indian Union of Industries to promote industrial cooperation and trade between Egypt and India.
• Chambers of Commerce of Kenitra and Sidi Kacem, MoroccocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2013Partnership agreement signed in June 2013 between the Cairo Chamber and Chambers of Commerce in Kenitra and Sidi Kacem regions of Morocco to promote bilateral trade and investment.
• Antalya Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2013Cooperation protocol signed in March 2013 with Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen trade ties between Egypt and Turkey's Mediterranean region.
• Izmir Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2013Cooperation protocol signed in March 2013 with Izmir Chamber of Commerce to promote commercial cooperation between Cairo and Izmir business communities.
• Iron and Non-Iron Metals Exporters Association IstanbulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2013Cooperation protocol signed in March 2013 with the Istanbul-based association representing iron and non-iron metals exporters to facilitate trade between Egyptian and Turkish companies.
• German-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2013Cooperation protocol between Cairo Chamber and the German-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) signed in February 2013 to promote trade and investment relations between Egyptian and German businesses.
• EgyptAirminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 January 2013Cooperation protocol with EgyptAir for airline services supporting chamber activities and facilitating business travel for Egyptian traders.
• Turkish AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Cooperation protocol with Turkish Airlines to facilitate travel and business connections between Egyptian and Turkish business communities.
• Egyptian Customs AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2012Cooperation protocol with Egyptian Customs Authority to facilitate customs procedures and trade documentation for chamber members.
• Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of TangierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2011Cooperation agreement signed in May 2011 with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Tangier region in Morocco.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: Egypt's other major regional chamber of commerce, operating under the same Law 189 of 1951. Directly comparable in that it offers identical commercial registration, certificate of origin, and trade facilitation services to merchants in Alexandria Governorate.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt): A business association in Cairo providing networking, trade facilitation, and policy advocacy to multinational and Egyptian companies. Comparable as a chamber-style trade body serving the Cairo business community, though with a different membership focus and voluntary (non-statutory) membership model.

Regional players

• German-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa): Berlin-based chamber serving as a strategic partner to Cairo Chamber since 2013. Comparable as a bilateral trade facilitation chamber issuing certificates of origin and mediating between Arab and German businesses, with a different geographic mandate.
• Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO): Turkey's largest chamber of commerce with a cooperation protocol with Cairo Chamber since 2013. Comparable as a statutory regional trade body providing commercial registration, certification, and trade matching services to Istanbul-based merchants.
• National Federation of Egyptian Export Councils: Egypt's national organization governing the sector-specific export councils. Comparable as a trade facilitation body supporting Egyptian exporters and working closely with the chamber on certificate of origin and trade opportunity matching, though focused on export-specific functions.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce: The national umbrella body that all Egyptian chambers, including Cairo, fall under. Comparable because it performs the same trade representation and policy advocacy role at a national level, with Cairo Chamber being one of its constituent members.
• Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI): The national federation representing Egyptian industrial rather than commercial interests. Comparable as a quasi-governmental business association providing member services, training, and trade representation, but focused on industrial rather than trading sectors.

Others

• Egyptian Customs Authority: The Egyptian government agency that processes customs declarations and is a strategic partner of Cairo Chamber. Comparable as a government body whose trade documentation functions (certificates of origin, customs declarations) overlap with and complement the chamber's service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CairoChamberOrg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/CairoChamberOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CairoChamberOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cairo-chamber-of-commerce---الغرفة-التجارية-للقاهرة

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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