Join the Chamber

SwissCham proposes two types of adhesion, depending on the nationality of the company applying for joining our network: Membership and Associates.

  • Members are Swiss companies or individuals of Swiss nationality based in China.
  • Associate Members are non-Swiss companies or individuals of any other nationality.
  • Associate Membership also applies to Swiss companies based in Switzerland.

Both enjoy exactly the same privileges regarding discounts, channels of information, promotion and services. The only difference is that Associates do not have a voting right at the Annual General Assembly.

Join SwissCham and enjoy the following exclusive benefits:

  • Be part of the Swiss business community gathering over 600 companies
  • Benefit from our networking platform
  • Reduced entry price to events; invitations to exclusive member only events
  • Discount on members products and services

Make your voice heard!

  • SwissCham China represents its members to the Swiss and Chinese authorities.
  • SwissCham provides a networking platform and channels to connect with other members on business issues.

Be informed!

  • Website where you can access members contact details, articles written by experts, media news
  • Publications (“The Bridge Newsletter") where you can learn about Sino-Swiss bilateral relations, Chinese culture and latest news on the Swiss business community
  • Members to members news in our Reader’s Digest
  • Business events, organized by SwissCham, other chambers and SwissCham’s partners at discounted rates

Be visible!

  • Featured in the Bridge, Website, Newsletter
  • Be listed in and get our e-Directory for free
  • Possibility to be a speaker at SwissCham events
  • Additional discounts and tailor-made solutions for your exposure through all our promotion channels

Member benefits

Currently, the fees for membership (in RMB) are the following:

membership fee

*Individual refers to self–employed individuals.

The Board of Directors of SwissCham China liaison offices retain sole discretion for approving applications, categories and voting rights. Membership fees might change according to decisions at annual General Assembly.

 

Beijing-Individual Member (Swiss)

This membership is for individuals only

Individual: Self-employed Swiss individuals

CNY 3000 / 12 months
South China-Honorary Individual

This membership is for individuals only

/ Lifetime
Beijing-Young Professional/Journalist

This membership is for individuals only

Young Professional/Journalist: Young professionals (members under 30) and journalists

CNY 1500 / 12 months
Shanghai-National - Individual Associate Member (Non-Swiss)

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 2400 / 12 months
Shanghai-National - Individual Member (Swiss)

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 2400 / 12 months
Shanghai-Young Professional

This membership is for individuals only

Member without voting rights, under 30 years old and self-employed or not working at the time of application

CNY 600 / 12 months
Shanghai-Individual Member

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 2400 / 12 months
Shanghai-Individual Associate Member

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 2400 / 12 months
South China-Individual-Non Swiss

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 1500 / 12 months
South China-individual-Swiss

This membership is for individuals only

CNY 1500 / 12 months
Beijing-Honorary Member

This membership is for individuals only

Honorary Member: to be approved by the board of directors (BOD Beijing)

Free
South China-National
/ Lifetime
Beijing-Honorary Corporate Member

Honorary Corporate Member: to be approved by the board of directors (BOD Beijing)

/ 12 months
South China Small Associate Member

Small Associate classified employees number in South China under 100 employees 

CNY 3000 / 12 months
Shanghai Large Corporate Associate Member

Non-Swiss Company, > 1000 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
South China Medium Associate Member

Medium Associate classified employees number in South China between 1000 and 100. 

CNY 4500 / 12 months
South China Large Associate Member

Large Associate classified employees numbers in South China >1000

CNY 6000 / 12 months
NPO

NPO: Non-profit organizations

CNY 1500 / 12 months
Development Zones

Development Zones: national membership

CNY 10000 / 12 months
South China Small Corporate Member

Small Corporate classified employees number in South China <100

CNY 3000 / 12 months
South China Medium Corporate Member

Medium Corporate classified employees number in South China between 1000 to 100. 

CNY 4500 / 12 months
South China Large Corporate Member

Large Corporate classified according to employees number in South China >1000

CNY 6000 / 12 months
Shanghai Small Corporate Associate Member

Non-Swiss Company, <100 employees

CNY 6000 / 12 months
Shanghai Medium Corporate Associate Member

Non-Swiss Company, 100-1000 employees

CNY 9000 / 12 months
Beijing Large Corporate Associate Member

Associate Large Corporate: Non-Swiss companies with over 1000 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
Shanghai Small Corporate Member

Swiss Company, <100 employees

CNY 6000 / 12 months
Shanghai Medium Corporate Member

Swiss Company, 100-1000 employees

CNY 9000 / 12 months
Shanghai Large Corporate Member

Swiss Company, >1000 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
Beijing Small Corporate Associate Member

Associate Small Corporate: Non-Swiss companies with under 100 employees

CNY 6000 / 12 months
Beijing Medium Corporate Associate Member

Associate Medium Corporate: Non-Swiss companies of 100 -1000 employees 

CNY 9000 / 12 months
Beijing Small Corporate Member

Small Corporate: Under 100 employees

CNY 6000 / 12 months
Beijing Medium Corporate Member

Medium Corporate: 100 -1000 employees

CNY 9000 / 12 months
Beijing Large Corporate Member

Large Corporate: over 1000 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
National Member - Small Corporate Associate

Associate Small Corporate: Non-Swiss companies of under 100 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
National Member - Medium Corporate Associate

Associate Medium Corporate: Non-Swiss companies of 100-1000 employees

CNY 18000 / 12 months
National Member - Large Corporate Associate

Associate Large Corporate: Non- Swiss companies of over 1000 employees

CNY 24000 / 12 months
National Member - Small Corporate

Small Corporate: less than 100 employees

CNY 12000 / 12 months
National Member - Medium Corporate

Medium Corporate: 100 -1000 employees 

CNY 18000 / 12 months
National Member - Large Corporate

Large Coporate: Over 1000 employees

CNY 24000 / 12 months
Shanghai National Member - Large Corporate Associate
CNY 24000 / 12 months

Membership Manager

SwissCham Beijing

Melissa Liu

Members and event manager

SwissCham South China

Lucas Li

Operational Manager

SwissCham Southwest China

Jojoe Xu

Secretary General