American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham)

What American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) does

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Phnom Penh (Central Mansions, 1A, Street 102). It operates as the leading voice for US-Cambodia business relations and serves multinational corporations, local Cambodian businesses, NGOs, and individual professionals connected to American commerce in Cambodia.

AmCham's core offering is a tiered membership program — Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,000), Silver ($1,000), Standard ($500), NGO ($350), Individual ($100), and Startup ($50) — all billed annually with unlimited member slots per organization. Each tier bundles differentiated benefits including event sponsorship opportunities, complimentary Meet & Mingle and AGM tickets, free e-blasts, social media posts, and (at Platinum) invitations to high-level government meetings and priority business matching. Revenue is supplemented by event ticket sales and sponsorship of 50+ annual events including the AGM, CSR Excellence Awards Dinner, Meet & Mingle networking series, and the Stars and Stripes Soirée (4th of July celebration).

Beyond membership, AmCham runs seven advocacy committees — Women's, Real Estate and Construction, Education, ICT, Law, Tax, and International Trade and Logistics — that channel member concerns to US and Cambodian government institutions. The chamber is formally appointed to the Government-Private Sector Working Group D (GPSWG-D) on Law, Tax and Governance, works closely with the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, and is an active member of the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) network. Distribution is primarily direct via online membership applications, with secondary channels through event sponsorship, committee participation, and a referral program offering 10% renewal discounts. Technology is not a stated component of the value proposition; the product surface is fundamentally community- and advocacy-led.

Name

American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham)

Legal name

American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia

Website

https://amchamcambodia.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) is a non-profit membership chamber of commerce founded in 1996 that advocates for US-Cambodia business relations through tiered memberships ($50-$5,000/year), 50+ annual events, and seven advocacy committees serving multinational corporations, local businesses, NGOs, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Business advocacy services
• Chamber of commerce
• Trade networking events
• Policy advocacy committees
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AmCham generates revenue through annual membership fees at multiple tiers (Platinum $5,000, Gold $2,000, Silver $1,000, Standard $500, NGO $350, Individual $100, Startup $50), providing unlimited member slots per organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AmCham Cambodia is a non-profit membership-based chamber of commerce that serves American and Cambodian businesses operating in Cambodia. It provides tiered membership (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Standard, NGO, Individual, and SME), facilitates 50+ annual networking and advocacy events, runs seven sector-specific advocacy committees (Women's, Real Estate, Education, ICT, Law, Tax, Trade/Logistics), and represents members' interests to the US Embassy and Royal Government of Cambodia.

Product overview

AmCham Cambodia operates as a membership-based chamber of commerce organization offering a tiered membership structure (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Standard, NGO, Individual, and SME tiers ranging from $50 to $5,000 annually). The organization's core services include advocacy through seven specialized committees (Women's, Real Estate and Construction, Education, ICT, Law, Tax, and International Trade and Logistics), an events program hosting 50+ events annually including the Annual General Meeting, CSR Excellence Awards, Meet & Mingle networking evenings, and Tech Tuesday Demo Days. AmCham also provides informational resources through business guides, economic updates, and holiday information. The chamber facilitates business connections, policy advocacy, and community engagement between US and Cambodian businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Royal Government of CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham Cambodia works closely with the Royal Government of Cambodia on policy advocacy and business climate improvement. The chamber is appointed to Government-Private Sector Working Group D (GPSWG-D) on Law, Tax and Governance. In 2024, Prime Minister Hun Manet received AmCham leadership to discuss strengthening cooperation.
• U.S. Embassy Phnom PenhcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham provides visibility and coordination with the US Embassy, working together on initiatives including CSR programs, trade missions, and diplomatic events such as the 4th of July celebration marking 75 years of US-Cambodia diplomatic relations.
• AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham Cambodia is an active member of the AAP network, participating in regional events including the annual 'Washington D.C. Doorknock' delegation. Members gain access to cross-border business connections throughout Asia Pacific.
• Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular dialogue with CDC on investment facilitation and QIP (Qualified Investment Project) processes. In 2024, CDC improved its QIP registration technology to better facilitate US and international investors.
• General Department of Taxation (GDT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham works with GDT through GPSWG-D to address taxation concerns. The Tax Committee organizes forums and webinars on tax updates, regulations, and audit processes for members.
• Cambodia Women Entrepreneur Association (CWEA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham's Women's Committee partners with CWEA on events focused on empowering women entrepreneurs, addressing challenges including limited access to finance and complex regulatory compliance.
• US-ASEAN Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on investment dialogues and advocacy efforts with Cambodian government institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AmCham Singapore: The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, the largest and most mature US-aligned chamber in ASEAN. Closest US-network peer for benchmarking tiered membership pricing, committee structure, and event programming depth.
• AmCham Vietnam (HCMC and Hanoi): The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the closest structural analogue - same AmCham model serving US-aligned corporates, with tiered membership, advocacy committees, and government access. Directly comparable by mission, scale, and operating geography within Southeast Asia.
• BritCham Cambodia: The British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, an analogous bilateral business chamber serving UK-affiliated members with networking events and advocacy. Directly comparable membership/community model in the same Phnom Penh market.
• EuroCham Cambodia: The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia offering the same multilateral chamber value proposition (membership tiers, advocacy, networking, government dialogue) to European-aligned corporates in Phnom Penh. Competes head-to-head for the same multinational member wallet.
• Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC): Japanese-affiliated bilateral business association in Cambodia providing member services and advocacy; comparable to AmCham as a national-chapter-style membership organization serving a major foreign-investor community in Cambodia.
• AmCham Thailand: American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, a regional AmCham peer operating the same advocacy/networking model for US corporates in a Southeast Asian market, useful for benchmarking programming scale and committee economics.

Broad incumbents

• AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP): The umbrella network of Asian American Chambers of Commerce; AmCham Cambodia is an active member participating in regional events and Doorknock delegations. Comparable as the federation-level incumbent that aggregates and represents the network globally.
• US-ASEAN Business Council: The premier US business association covering Southeast Asia, headquartered in Washington DC, with a related mission of US-ASEAN trade and investment promotion and direct Cambodian government dialogue. Overlaps with AmCham at the policy/representation layer.
• International Business Chamber of Cambodia (IBCC): An established Phnom Penh-based chamber serving multinational and international businesses in Cambodia with networking and advocacy. Comparable as a competing international chamber occupying similar positioning to AmCham among foreign-affiliated members.

Regional players

• Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce: The local Cambodian chamber for Phnom Penh-based businesses, representing the domestic side of the chamber ecosystem. Comparable as a structurally similar membership body, but serving Cambodian businesses rather than US-aligned multinationals, so it complements rather than directly competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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