Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française

What Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française does

The Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française (CCILF), doing business as CCI France Portugal, is a private non-profit association recognized as being of public utility, founded in 1887 and headquartered on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon with a regional delegation in Porto. The chamber operates as a bilateral intermediary facilitating trade, investment, and corporate development between French and Portuguese enterprises, serving a membership base of 700+ companies from the two countries. It is a member node of the CCI France International network, which spans 121 chambers across 98 countries and 33,000 companies, granting reciprocal access to a global francophone business ecosystem.

The CCILF monetizes primarily through tiered annual membership subscriptions (priced by company size from sole proprietors to enterprises with 500+ employees) supplemented by pay-as-you-go events (e.g., lunch debates at €52/€57, Business Connect sector forums at €50-€150+VAT), coworking and office domiciliation services in central Lisbon, publication revenue (Aspectos quarterly journal, annual Vivre et Investir au Portugal guide), recruitment services, and shared sales representative arrangements with Lisboa Commercial. Its product portfolio also includes commercial support, company incorporation assistance, a business opportunities platform, and the new Label Artisan Français au Portugal certification issued jointly with CMA Île-de-France. Distribution is community-led, anchored by a Business Club event calendar and the CCIFI Connect digital platform, with official institutional partnerships extending reach through the French Embassy, AICEP, Business France, CIP, and IAPMEI.

Notable named member/customer organizations include Decathlon, Leroy Merlin, Auchan, BNP Paribas (Factor), Natixis, Renault, Fnac Darty, TotalEnergies, Longchamp, Andros, Steelgalva, CM Medical, and Renova. The chamber operates with a 34-employee bilingual team and is governed by a Board of Directors under President Fabrice Lachize with Laurent Marionnet as Directeur Général. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the organization is not listed on any exchange.

Name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française

Website

https://ccilf.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The CCILF (CCI France Portugal) is a 1887-founded bilateral chamber of commerce headquartered in Lisbon that facilitates Franco-Portuguese trade, investment, and corporate market entry for 700+ member companies through membership subscriptions, business club events, coworking, publications, and recruitment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: The CCILF generates revenue through membership subscriptions from French and Portuguese companies. Membership categories include Entreprises (by size: 500+ employees, 100-500 employees, 10-100 employees, sole proprietors/-10 employees), Individual Members, Retirees, Honorary Committee Members, and Honor Members. Membership provides access to networking events, business club activities, B2B opportunities, and the member directory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The CCILF is a bilateral Franco-Portuguese chamber of commerce that provides business development services to its 700+ member companies, including commercial support, company incorporation assistance, office/coworking rental, registered office domiciliation, shared sales representation, recruitment services, and a business opportunity platform. It also runs a business club with networking events, publishes economic guides and journals, organizes the annual Trophées Luso-Français awards, and administers the Label Artisan Français certification.

Product overview

The Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française (CCILF) offers a comprehensive suite of business support services organized around three pillars: (1) Core services including commercial support, company creation, office rental, registered office services, shared sales representation, and a business club with networking events; (2) Publications including the annual 'Guide Vivre et Investir au Portugal', the quarterly 'Aspectos' economic journal, and employment guides; and (3) Specialized services such as the employment/recruitment service and the 'Label Artisan Français au Portugal' certification. The CCILF also organizes the Trophées Luso-Français annual awards and provides access to the CCIFI Connect digital platform connecting 120 French chambers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Label Artisans Français au Portugal: Official distinction launched by the Chamber in partnership with CMA Île-de-France and the French Embassy, recognizing French artisans established in Portugal.
• Trophées Luso-Français
• Business Connect

Products and services

• Commercial Support (Appui commercial)

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ companies in the membership network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (Portuguese Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Partnership to strengthen access to healthcare for CCILF members, providing preferential conditions and support services through the Portuguese Red Cross network.
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) Île-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for the 'Label Artisans Français au Portugal' initiative - an official distinction launched by CCILF in partnership with CMA Île-de-France and the French Embassy to recognize and certify French artisans operating in Portugal.
• CCI France MauriceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025A 2-year partnership agreement (renewable annually) providing reciprocal benefits to members of both chambers including privileged welcoming, free workspace (1 day), member event rates, and shared webinar access. Both are members of the CCI France International network.
• PromosalonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010CCILF has represented the French Promosalons brand in Portugal since 2010, specializing in the promotion of professional trade fairs and exhibitions in France. This partnership enables Portuguese companies to access French trade shows and French companies to participate in Portuguese events.
• French Embassy in PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose institutional partnership supporting French businesses in Portugal, co-organizing events, and participating in bilateral economic missions and the Label Artisans Français initiative.
• AICEP Portugal GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Portuguese Agency for Investment and External Trade to promote Portugal as an investment destination and support bilateral business development between France and Portugal.
• Business FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the French export support agency to assist French companies in developing their business in Portugal and Portuguese companies seeking the French market.
• CIP - Confédération de l'Industrie PortugaisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership with the major Portuguese industry confederation to promote Franco-Portuguese economic relations and business cooperation.
• Lisboa La French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support French tech companies and startups in the Lisbon ecosystem, promoting innovation and digital business development between France and Portugal.
• UFE Portugal (Union des Français de l'Étranger)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the organization representing French expatriates in Portugal to support the French community and facilitate business connections.
• IAPMEI (Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Portuguese agency supporting business competitiveness and innovation, helping companies access funding and development programs.
• CCIFI ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationCCILF participates in the CCIFI Connect platform - the private digital network of the CCI France International system, connecting 33,000 companies across 120 chambers in 95 countries with 4,000 events and 1,200 exclusive member benefits.
• Lisboa CommercialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for the 'Commercial à temps partagé' (shared commercial representative) service, providing businesses with local sales professionals to develop their customer portfolio in the Portuguese market.
• La French Radio PortugalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with the French-language radio station in Portugal to promote Franco-Portuguese business news and CCILF activities.
• Le Petit Journal LisbonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with the French expatriate news outlet in Lisbon to disseminate information about CCILF activities and Franco-Portuguese business community news.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Business France: French national agency supporting French companies' international development. A close institutional partner of CCILF in Portugal, partially overlapping in export-support and market-entry services — adjacent rather than directly competitive.
• AICEP Portugal Global: Portugal's government agency for investment promotion and external trade — a strategic partner of CCILF. While governmental rather than membership-based, it overlaps meaningfully in investor-attraction and market-entry services and shapes the competitive context for the chamber.

Direct peers

• CCI France International: The umbrella network of 120+ French bilateral chambers of commerce abroad, of which CCILF is a member. Same bilateral-chamber model, shared CCIFI Connect platform, and parallel governance across 95 countries — directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model.
• CCI France Italie: Sister French bilateral chamber operating in Italy, member of the same CCI France International network. Same structure, same membership/event/services model, and shared CCIFI Connect platform — making it a structurally identical peer in a different bilateral corridor.
• Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Sister French bilateral chamber in the United Kingdom, member of CCI France International. Offers the same membership tiers, networking events, and business services for French-British trade — a structurally and operationally equivalent peer.
• Chambre de Commerce France Belgique (CCFB): Sister French bilateral chamber in Belgium under the CCI France International network. Same dual-language services, membership structure, and trade-facilitation mission — making it a directly comparable peer operating in a different bilateral corridor.
• AHK Portugal (Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Alemã - Delegação Portugal): German Chamber of Commerce delegation in Portugal, part of the global AHK network. Offers identical bilateral trade-promotion services (membership, events, market entry, recruitment) to Portuguese-German companies — directly comparable in model and services.
• British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral chamber of commerce facilitating British-Portuguese business relations from Lisbon. Same service offering (membership tiers, networking events, business matchmaking, market-entry support) and the same target market in Portugal — directly comparable bilateral chamber peer.
• Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Alemã (Luso-German Chamber): Bilateral chamber of commerce operating in Portugal with the same mission of facilitating trade and investment between Germany and Portugal. Operates with the same membership, events, and business-support services as CCILF — the most direct functional peer in-market.
• CCI France Espagne: Sister French bilateral chamber in Spain — Portugal's closest geographic and economic neighbor. Same CCI France International affiliation, same membership and event-driven services, and similar customer profile (French corporates with Iberian operations).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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