Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka

What Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka does

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) is the national apex body representing Sri Lanka's private sector and organized civil society, founded in 1975 and headquartered at Federation House, Colombo 08. FCCISL operates as a non-profit federation with approximately 35 employees, serving a membership network of 63 chambers, business associations, and civil society organizations that directly and indirectly represent more than 45,000 enterprises across all 25 districts and provinces of Sri Lanka.

The federation's core service portfolio spans seven interconnected programs: (1) Certificate of Origin (COO) issuance, for which FCCISL is the state-designated authority for Non-Preferential COO to Sri Lankan exporters, delivered via the coo.fccisl.lk portal; (2) Professional Business Coaching, delivered through a 2022 licensing partnership with S4IG to support MSMEs; (3) Training and Capacity Building programs, including tourism sector employability (525 youth trained as of early 2025) and migrant worker skills development; (4) Trade Facilitation services connecting Sri Lankan businesses to international markets; (5) Small & Medium Enterprise Development (SMED); (6) Business Consultancy Services covering productivity, HR, IT, micro-financing, and ISO/quality management; and (7) Business Traveller support services. Technology infrastructure is limited to administrative platforms: the COO online portal, event management systems for the CACCI Conference and SLEOTY awards, and digital membership management. There are no proprietary AI, data, or platform technology assets disclosed.

FCCISL's revenue mechanics are diversified across transactional fees (COO issuance, conference delegate fees at USD 550 per foreign participant and sponsorship tiers from USD 5,000 Bronze to USD 20,000 Platinum), professional services fees (coaching licensing, training programs), and membership dues from its 63 member bodies. Two flagship programs anchor brand visibility: SLEOTY (Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year), in its 25th year in 2025, and the 39th CACCI Annual Conference hosted in Colombo in November 2025. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Council, with Keerthi Gunawardane as President (since 2022) and Tilan M. Wijesooriya as Secretary General (Acting). FCCISL reports no parent company, no subsidiaries requiring separate ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity; it is a member-owned federation.

Name

Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka

Legal name

Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka

Website

https://fccisl.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FCCISL is Sri Lanka's national apex private sector federation, serving 45,000+ enterprises through 63 member chambers. It provides designated Certificate of Origin issuance, business coaching, training, trade facilitation, and SME development services, anchored by the SLEOTY entrepreneurship awards and CACCI regional conferences.

Ownership category

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Product category

Chamber of Commerce & Industry Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro industry

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International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

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Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

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Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Certificate of origin issuance
• Trade facilitation services
• MSME development programs
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certificate of Origin Services: FCCISL is the designated authority to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (COO) to Sri Lankan exporters, generating revenue through certification fees.
2. Professional Business Coaching: Provides licensed professional business coaching services to MSMEs and entrepreneurs, including coaching certification programs.
3. Training and Capacity Building: Delivers training programs in tourism sector employability skills, work-based learning, and capacity building for migrant workers and youth.
4. Event Management: Hosts major events including SLEOTY awards ceremony, CACCI conferences, and trade fairs with sponsorship and delegate fees.
5. Conference Delegate Registration: CACCI Annual Conference charges USD 550 per delegate for foreign participants, with group discounts available (USD 500 for 15-30 participants, USD 450 for groups above 30).
6. Event Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages for CACCI Conference: Platinum USD 20,000, Gold USD 15,000, Silver USD 10,000, Bronze USD 5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FCCISL is the national apex body representing Sri Lanka's private sector and organized civil society, delivering services including Certificate of Origin issuance for exporters, professional business coaching, training and capacity building, trade facilitation, SME development, business consultancy, and hosting major awards and conferences such as SLEOTY and the CACCI Annual Conference.

Product overview

FCCISL operates as a federation offering a portfolio of interconnected business support services rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: Certificate of Origin (COO) certification service for exporters; Professional Business Coaching in partnership with S4IG for MSMEs; Training and Capacity Building programs; Trade Facilitation services; Small & Medium Enterprise Development (SMED); Business Consultancy Services; and membership access to a 45,000+ enterprise network. The organization also runs two major programs: SLEOTY (Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards) recognizing entrepreneurs across all Sri Lankan provinces, and the 39th CACCI Annual Conference and Expo 2025 hosting Asia-Pacific business leaders. These services collectively support Sri Lanka's private sector through certification, training, networking, and recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLEOTY: Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year - A prestigious national-level recognition program for entrepreneurs across all sectors and regions of Sri Lanka, celebrating its 25th year in 2025.
• CACCI Conference
• SMED

Products and services

• Certificate of Origin (COO) Official certification service that issues Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin to Sri Lankan exporters, providing authentication for goods exported from Sri Lanka to international markets.
• Professional Business Coaching Business coaching services delivered in partnership with S4IG to boost Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through professional coaching programs and licensing.
• Training and Capacity Building Capacity development programs including workplace-based learning initiatives, training of trainers, and skills development for the hospitality sector and migrant workers.
• Trade Facilitation Services aimed at easing trade processes, connecting businesses with international markets, and supporting export-oriented activities.
• Small & Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Dedicated programs for developing and strengthening SMEs through various support mechanisms, training, and networking opportunities.
• Business Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services in productivity, human resource development, IT, micro financing, project management, sales and marketing, finance, and ISO/quality management.
• Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards Sri Lanka's most prestigious national-level recognition program for entrepreneurs across all sectors and regions, honoring achievements in productivity, innovation, financial strength, management excellence, and sustainability.
• Membership Services Membership program offering access to a network of over 63 chambers, business associations and civil society organizations representing more than 45,000 enterprises across Sri Lanka.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ enterprises represented through membership network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025FCCISL hosted the 39th CACCI Annual Conference and CACCI Expo 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is a major regional event bringing together chamber leaders, business executives, policymakers, and investors from over 20 countries. The conference theme was 'Entrepreneurship in the Asian Century' with sessions on SME development, food and agriculture, ICT, tourism, environment, and entrepreneurship.
• OmancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2025FCCISL strengthens economic cooperation with Oman ahead of CACCI 2025 to boost trade and investment between the two nations.
• S4IG (Standards for Shared Growth)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022FCCISL and S4IG join forces to bring professional business coaching to boost MSMEs through licensing programs.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021IFC and FCCISL partnership to help businesses navigate impacts of COVID-19.
• Sri Lanka Tea Board / Colombo Tea Traders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FCCISL and Sri Lankan Embassy donated Ceylon Tea to China during COVID-19 pandemic.
• SL-Australia Skills Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017FCCISL partners with SL-Australia Skills Development Fund for skills development initiatives.
• Indonesian EmbassycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCISL meets with Indonesian Ambassador to promote bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
• Royal Thai EmbassycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCISL meets with Thailand Ambassador to discuss trade relations and economic cooperation, including budget proposals alignment.
• Turkish EmbassycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCISL engages with Turkish Embassy to promote Sri Lankan exports to Turkey.
• Swiss EmbassycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCISL meets with Switzerland Ambassador as Swiss investors show interest in investing in Sri Lanka.
• South African High CommissioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCISL engages with South African High Commission for trade and investment promotion.
• SAARC Chamber of Commerce and IndustryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCCISL participates in SAARC economic integration forums and trade fairs, promoting regional cooperation among South Asian nations.
• Ministry of IndustriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuous government-industry interface for evolving shared vision on economic matters and policy development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• International Trade Centre (ITC): ITC is a joint UN/WTO agency supporting SME export readiness, trade intelligence, and capacity building in developing economies. It is a peer for FCCISL's SME development and training programs, though it operates as a multilateral development agency rather than a membership federation.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The ICC is the world's largest business organization, providing policy advocacy, trade facilitation, and origin certification services globally. It is the umbrella international counterpart to FCCISL's national chamber federation mandate and operates the same core model of advocacy, certificate issuance, and rule-setting for global commerce.

Direct peers

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): CII is a leading Indian business association that provides policy advocacy, business networking, training, and certification services to member enterprises. Like FCCISL, it operates an event-driven, membership-funded model with strong government-industry interface and SME development programs.
• International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL): ICCSL is the Sri Lankan national committee of the ICC, focused on trade rules, arbitration, and commercial law. It is a domestic peer within Sri Lanka that overlaps with FCCISL on international trade-related mandates and competes for the same members and policy influence.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business chamber in India, with a near-identical mandate of representing the private sector, issuing certificates of origin, hosting flagship recognition events, and convening government-industry dialogue. It is the most direct functional analogue to FCCISL in the broader South Asian region.
• SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry: SAARC Chamber is the regional umbrella chamber for South Asian economies, of which FCCISL is an active member and partner. It shares FCCISL's mandate of trade facilitation, regional economic integration, and government-industry policy advocacy across the same bilateral relationships.
• Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI): CACCI is the Asia-Pacific regional chamber federation that FCCISL hosted the 39th annual conference for. It is essentially FCCISL's parent regional federation in the trade-association hierarchy, providing the international convening wing that FCCISL leverages for its global events.
• National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL): NCCSL is the oldest national chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka, focusing on trade promotion, policy advocacy, and networking. Together with FCCISL, it represents the same Sri Lankan private sector and the two compete for member mindshare and designated authority mandates.

Regional players

• Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC): SICC is a national chamber offering trade documentation, certification of origin, commercial arbitration, and networking events to Singaporean businesses. Compared with FCCISL, it operates a similar origin-certification plus business-services model but in a far more developed Singapore trade ecosystem.
• Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce: Hong Kong's oldest and largest chamber, issuing Certificates of Origin and providing trade, certification, and networking services. It is a regional analogue to FCCISL demonstrating the same chamber-of-commerce playbook in a much larger trade hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federation-of-chambers-of-commerce-&-industry-of-sri-lanka

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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