CCISM de Polynésie française

What CCISM de Polynésie française does

CCISM de Polynésie française (Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie, des Services et des Métiers de Polynésie française) is the public chambre consulaire established by arrêté of June 30, 1880 and reconstituted under Arrêté n° 1257 CM du 04/09/2000. Headquartered in Papeete, Tahiti, with 112 employees and operational antennae across all five archipelagos (Îles du Vent, Îles Sous-le-Vent, Tuamotu-Gambier, Australes, Marquises), it holds a government-mandated monopoly over the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises for French Polynesia, serving 40,723 active registered businesses as its primary constituency.

Core offerings span five revenue streams: regulated business registration and modification formalities via the CFE; tuition-based professional training through three wholly-owned schools (ECT business school, Poly3D digital arts school, EMA trades school) serving 1,000+ training beneficiaries and 100+ initial-formation students annually; rental income from ateliers-relais workshops, the Polynesian Factory event venue, and the Dock Flottant floating dock operated under a Marine Nationale convention; event and sponsorship revenue anchored by the 24th-edition Salon Made in Fenua; and professional service fees for incubation (PRISM), eco-responsibility advisory (Club EPER), and export support under partnerships with Business France, Enterprise Europe Network, COFACE, ADEME, Bpifrance, ADIE, and Initiative Polynésie. Distribution is hybrid: physical across archipelagos through antennae and the 'bus de la CCISM', and digital via a website with Qmatic appointment booking and Brevo-powered newsletters.

The organization is funded via regulated CFE tariffs, school tuition, facility/event rental fees, sponsorships, and government subsidies, with no equity funding or venture capital. Its mandate positions it as a one-stop public intermediary that combines regulatory formalism, education, infrastructure, ecosystem orchestration, and commercial animation in a single legal entity — the only institution covering all four sectors (commerce, industry, services, trades) in the territory, with no private-sector counterpart able to contest its statutory perimeter.

Name

CCISM de Polynésie française

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie, des Services et des Métiers de Polynésie française

Website

https://ccism.pf

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CCISM de Polynésie française is the government-mandated Chamber of Commerce serving 40,723 active businesses across all five archipelagos of French Polynesia, operating a statutory business formalities monopoly, three schools (ECT, Poly3D, EMA), the PRISM incubator, and event and export-support infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business formalities registration
• Vocational training schools
• Business incubation support
• Export facilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Papeete, Tahiti

HQ country

French Polynesia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Business Formalities Services: As the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) for French Polynesia, CCISM processes business registration, modification, and closure formalities on behalf of public authorities. Revenue is generated through administrative fees charged for these mandated services.
2. Professional Training Programs: CCISM operates three schools: ECT (École de Commerce de Tahiti), Poly3D (digital/gaming school), and EMA (École des Métiers et de l'Artisanat). Revenue comes from tuition and training fees for professional development, apprenticeships, and initial education programs.
3. Space Rental and Facilities: CCISM generates revenue from renting out spaces including the Polynesian Factory event venue, training rooms, ateliers-relais (starter workshops), and the floating dock (Dock Flottant) at Fare Ute for ship maintenance and dry-docking.
4. Events and Sponsorships: CCISM organizes the annual Salon Made in Fenua and commercial events, generating revenue through exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and partnership arrangements with partners such as Air Tahiti Nui, Radio 1, Tiare FM, and TNTV.
5. Incubation and Business Support Services: PRISM incubator provides business support services to startups. Additional support services include the '1, 2, 3 J'entreprends' program (free to participants), legal assistance, quality certification support, and eco-responsibility advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CCISM is the official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Trades for French Polynesia, mandated to operate the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) for business registration and administrative procedures. It also runs professional training through three schools (ECT for business, Poly3D for digital arts, EMA for trades), operates the PRISM startup incubator, manages the Dock Flottant for ship maintenance, and provides export facilitation and decentralized business advisory services across all five archipelagos.

Product overview

CCISM de Polynésie française operates as a Chamber of Commerce providing a portfolio of interconnected services for businesses in French Polynesia. The core offering centers on the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises for business registration and formalities. Supporting this core service are educational institutions including the École de Commerce de Tahiti (ECT) for business education and Poly3D for digital arts and video game development. The PRISM incubator supports entrepreneurial projects, while physical infrastructure including the Dock Flottant for maritime services and Ateliers Relais for workshop spaces serve specific operational needs. Annual events like the Salon Made in Fenua and the Club EPER eco-responsibility network provide additional business development platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECT: Ecole de Commerce de Tahiti - Business school offering BAC+3 programs and professional training
• Poly3D
• PRISM
• EMA - Ecole des Métiers et de l'Artisanat

Products and services

• Centre de Formalités des Entreprises Single-window administrative service for company registration, modification, and closure formalities in French Polynesia.
• École de Commerce de Tahiti (ECT) Business school offering Bachelor programs (BAC+3) and professional degrees for students seeking careers in commerce and business management.
• Poly3D - École du Numérique Digital school specializing in video game development and digital arts, offering hands-on studio-based pedagogy for students in French Polynesia.
• EMA - École des Métiers et de l'Artisanat School of Trades and Apprenticeships offering vocational training and apprenticeship programs across multiple professional sectors.
• PRISM - Incubateur de Projets Polynésiens Business incubator supporting Polynesian entrepreneurs through the START program with mentorship and project development assistance.
• Dock Flottant Floating dock facility managed by CCISM under convention with the French Navy for ship maintenance, careening, and repair services for fishing and pleasure vessels at Fare Ute harbor.
• Ateliers Relais

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,723 active registered businesses served through the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADEME PolynésiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique) partners with CCISM on environmental initiatives including energy audits for businesses, carbon strategy seminars, and the Club EPER (Entreprises Polynésiennes Éco-Responsables). ADEME co-funds environmental advisory services and training programs offered by CCISM to Polynesian businesses.
• Polynésie française (Government of French Polynesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Government of French Polynesia is the founding and oversight authority of CCISM. CCISM participates in over 30 governmental bodies on behalf of businesses. The Pays supports CCISM's eco-responsibility initiatives (Club EPER) and various training programs.
• CCI FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI France is the national chamber of commerce network. CCISM maintains an institutional partnership with CCI France and CCI France International for knowledge sharing, best practices, and international business development support for Polynesian businesses.
• Business FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness France partners with CCISM to support Polynesian exporters in accessing international markets. CCISM acts as the local relay for Business France's export promotion programs and services.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCCISM is affiliated to the Enterprise Europe Network, providing Polynesian businesses with access to European partnership opportunities, business cooperation, and technology transfer services.
• COFACEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCISM partners with COFACE to provide export credit insurance information and support to Polynesian exporting businesses, helping them manage risks in international transactions.
• Air Tahiti NuiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAir Tahiti Nui is a partner of the annual Salon Made in Fenua organized by CCISM, providing sponsorship and promotional support for the event showcasing local products.
• CCI France InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCI France International supports the international development of French companies. CCISM collaborates with CCI France International to connect Polynesian businesses with the wider French international business network.
• Service de l'Emploi, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelles (SEFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEFI is the public employment and training service of French Polynesia. CCISM partners with SEFI on apprenticeship programs including the Chargé de Clientèle Particuliers et Professionnels en Banque et Assurance (CCPPBA) title, and other vocational training initiatives.
• French Army / Marine NationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCISM manages the Dock Flottant at Fare Ute under a convention with the French Navy (Marine nationale). The dock provides dry-docking and maintenance services for fishing and pleasure vessels, and the convention was renewed in June 2026.
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMA France is the national chamber of trades and crafts. CCISM, as the body covering métiers in French Polynesia, maintains a cooperative relationship with CMA France for knowledge sharing and crafts sector development.
• FEDOMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDOM (Fédération des Entreprises d'Outre-Mer) represents overseas French businesses at the national level. CCISM participates in FEDOM events and seminars on business financing in French Polynesia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie, des Mines et de l'Artisanat de Wallis-et-Futuna: Smallest Pacific-facing French overseas-territory chamber; CCISM maintains an explicit institutional relationship given shared regional and trades-inclusive mandate.
• Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et des Services de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: Smallest French overseas-territory chamber; serves a similarly tight-knit business community with CFE, training and economic support services — analogous scale and mandate to CCISM.
• Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et du Tourisme de Mayotte: French overseas-territory chamber providing formalities, training and export support in a geographically isolated French jurisdiction — same institutional DNA as CCISM in a comparable island-economy context.

Direct peers

• CCI France: National umbrella for French chambers of commerce; CCISM is a direct institutional member. CCI France provides the policy platform, training frameworks and international network (CCI France International) that CCISM leverages — closest structural peer.
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA France): National body for trades and artisans — a function CCISM uniquely absorbs locally (most other French CCIs do not). CMA France is the corresponding national counterpart for the artisan-representation and apprenticeship mandate CCISM fulfils in French Polynesia.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Nouvelle-Calédonie: Peer French overseas-territory chamber offering business formalities, training and economic development services to a similarly isolated island economy; mirrors CCISM in scale, mandate and ecosystem role.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de La Réunion: French overseas-territory chamber providing CFE-equivalent formalities, training, incubator and international support to Réunionnais businesses — the same operating model as CCISM but in a larger French overseas economy; most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• CCI de Paris Île-de-France: Largest metropolitan French CCI; provides the same portfolio of formalities, training and international services but at vastly greater scale and complexity. Useful benchmark for capacity, training depth and ecosystem partnerships rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CcismPolynesie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ccismpolynesie/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccism.polynesie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccism-de-polyn%C3%A9sie-fran%C3%A7aise
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccism.polynesie

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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