A set of base services are offered to all members irrespective of their membership category. The services offering are then scaled up from the baseline services in accordance with their membership category. Moving forward, ACCI endeavors to deliver more targeted services to its members.

Membership Categories and Services

First Category (Ordinary Membership)

Holders of this membership category, with an annual membership fee of AFN 2,000, are entitled to the following services:

• 1. Facilitation of meetings with the Executive Board, in coordination with the relevant specialized committee, to address and resolve the issues of the member company.
• 2. Arrangement of dedicated meetings with the Chamber’s Executive Board.
• 3. Facilitation of awareness-raising, guidance, capacity-building programs, and technical advisory services to enhance the capacity of the member company.
• 4. Introduction of member companies to domestic exhibitions at the national and provincial levels, upon request.
• 5. Provision of economic news and information from reliable sources through email and WhatsApp groups for members.
• 6. 5% discount on the preparation of business plans, commercial contracts, and proposals.
• 7. Women entrepreneurs holding an Ordinary Membership Card are also entitled to the benefits of the Silver Membership category.
• 8. Issuance of the Chamber’s Ordinary Membership Card.

Second Category (Silver Membership)

Holders of this membership category, with an annual membership fee of AFN 15,000, are entitled to all services provided under the First Category (Ordinary Membership), in addition to the following:

• 1. Preparation and issuance of official correspondence to relevant government and non-government institutions for the advocacy, follow-up, and resolution of members’ issues. This service may be provided a maximum of two times per year.
• 2. Provision of technical advisory services by the Chamber’s specialized committees to strengthen and develop the business activities of the member company.
• 3. Facilitation of the establishment of business activities and joint investment opportunities between domestic and foreign companies.
• 4. Provision of necessary facilitation for obtaining foreign visas for the President and Deputy of the company for business and investment purposes. This service may be provided a maximum of three times per year.
• 5. Issuance of membership confirmation letters for applicant companies to expedite the processing of members’ commercial documents.
• 6. Issuance of Recommendation Letters confirming company membership. This service may be provided a maximum of two times per year.
• 7. Introduction of member companies in the Chamber’s E-Directory based on their respective business sectors.
• 8. Facilitation of the regular review and resolution of members’ issues at the provincial and district chamber levels through the members’ complaint-handling form.
• 9. 15% discount on the preparation of business plans, commercial contracts, and proposals.
• 10. 15% discount on the use of the Chamber’s conference halls and training centers.
• 11. 15% discount on commercial advertisements published in the Chamber’s publications.
• 12. Introduction of Chamber members to service providers, including private universities and higher education institutions, hotels, and airlines, with which the Chamber has signed cooperation agreements, in order to benefit from available discounts.
• 13. Provision of necessary facilitation for participation in business conferences, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, trade delegations, and domestic and international exhibitions organized or coordinated by the Chamber.
• 14. Members who continuously renew their membership for three consecutive years shall receive a 10% discount on their membership renewal for the fourth year.
• 15. Companies that obtain a three-year membership through a single payment shall receive a 10% discount.
• 16. Issuance of Type B Vehicle Cards for member companies.
• 17. Issuance of certificates of appreciation to member companies, provided that they have made tangible and significant contributions to economic activities.
• 18. Women entrepreneurs holding a Silver Membership Card are also entitled to the benefits of the Golden Membership category.
• 19. Issuance of the Chamber’s Silver Membership Card.

Third Category (Golden Membership)

Holders of this membership category, with an annual membership fee of AFN 30,000, are entitled to all services provided under the First Category (Ordinary Membership) and Second Category (Silver Membership), in addition to the following:

• 1. Preparation and issuance of official correspondence to relevant government and non-government institutions for the advocacy, follow-up, and resolution of members’ issues.
• 2. Introduction of members to financial and lending institutions, with the understanding that the Chamber’s responsibility is limited to introducing the company and does not extend to any other related obligations.
• 3. Publication of the member company’s logo or trademark on the Chamber’s website.
• 4. Facilitation of members’ participation in exhibitions and meetings among domestic and foreign entrepreneurs to promote trade and investment relations.
• 5. Provision of necessary facilitation for obtaining foreign visas for the President, Deputy, and one representative of the member company for business and investment purposes.
• 6. Provision of necessary facilitation for inviting up to two foreign specialists required by the company or its business partners. This service may be provided twice per year.
• 7. Conclusion of cooperation agreements for the organization of exhibitions and conferences initiated by members.
• 8. Coordination through diplomatic channels to assist in addressing and resolving members’ issues outside the country.
• 9. Facilitation of the resolution of commercial disputes through consultative and reconciliation meetings organized by the Chamber’s leadership.
• 10. Publication and dissemination of national and international tender and procurement documents for members through the creation of a user account on kabul-tenders.org.
• 11. Provision of information on business and investment opportunities at the national, regional, and international levels.
• 12. 25% discount on commercial advertisements published in the Chamber’s publications.
• 13. 25% discount on the use of the Chamber’s conference halls.
• 14. Organization of special programs to facilitate business relations with representatives of the international community, senior government officials, and private sector representatives.
• 15. Issuance of A2 Vehicle Cards for the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
• 16. Women entrepreneurs holding a Golden Membership Card are also entitled to the benefits of the Platinum Membership category.
• 17. Issuance of the Chamber’s Golden Membership Card.

Fourth Category (Platinum Membership)

Holders of this membership category, with an annual membership fee of AFN 60,000, are entitled to all services provided under the First Category (Ordinary Membership), Second Category (Silver Membership), and Third Category (Golden Membership), in addition to the following:

• 1. Provision of necessary facilitation for the development and presentation of business and investment proposals to relevant government and international institutions.
• 2. Assessment and follow-up of members’ challenges through the Chamber’s specialized committees and, where necessary, referral of such matters to the relevant authorities.
• 3. Provision of necessary facilitation for obtaining foreign visas for the President, Deputy, and two official representatives of the member company for business and investment purposes. This service may be provided a maximum of three times per year.
• 4. Provision of necessary facilitation for inviting up to three foreign specialists required by the company or its business partners. This service may be provided twice per year.
• 5. Delivery of the Chamber’s Market Economy magazine to the offices of members in this category upon publication.
• 6. 50% discount on commercial advertisements published in the Chamber’s publications.
• 7. 50% discount on the use of the Chamber’s conference halls.
• 8. Facilitation of members’ participation, both in person and virtually, in major national and international economic forums to identify and connect with potential business partners.
• 9. Linking members’ informational websites to the Chamber’s central website, together with the display of their company logos, for marketing purposes.
• 10. Issuance of invitations to members to participate in meetings, forums, and conferences organized by the Chamber.
• 11. Issuance of Type A Vehicle Cards for the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
• 12. Issuance of the Chamber’s Platinum Membership Card.

Fifth Category (VIP Membership)

Holders of this membership category, with an annual membership fee of AFN 250,000, are entitled to all services provided under the First Category (Ordinary Membership), Second Category (Silver Membership), Third Category (Golden Membership), and Fourth Category (Platinum Membership), in addition to the following:

• 1. Facilitation of meetings with government leadership, government institutions, and other relevant organizations to present economic and commercial programs related to the relevant sector and member company, following analysis and assessment by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI).
• 2. Arrangement of exclusive meetings with relevant representatives of the international community and donor organizations to attract supportive and technical cooperation for activities within the relevant sector.
• 3. Provision of necessary facilitation for obtaining foreign visas for the President, Deputy, and three official representatives of the member company for business and investment purposes. This service may be provided a maximum of three times per year.
• 4. Provision of necessary facilitation for inviting up to five foreign specialists required by the company or its business partners.
• 5. Facilitation of participation in important economic and trade meetings held abroad with the participation of relevant government officials.
• 6. Organization of an exclusive annual interview with the member company in the Market Economy magazine regarding its achievements, business sector, and innovative initiatives, and publication of the interview.
• 7. Organization of an exclusive annual business dialogue with member companies and publication of its recorded video through the Chamber’s media platforms, including its website and social media pages. The members’ requests, challenges, and economic and innovative proposals may also be communicated to the relevant authorities following analysis and assessment by the Chamber.
• 8. Regular publication of the member company’s logo or trademark on one of the pages of the Market Economy magazine.
• 9. Publication and promotion of member companies’ logos or trademarks through the Chamber’s website and social media pages.
• 10. Provision of an appropriate position for member companies at programs, including conferences, seminars, and other events organized or co-organized by the Chamber.
• 11. Where possible, facilitation of opportunities for member companies to present their presentations and proposals at business networking conferences and relevant events organized or supported by the Chamber at the national and international levels.
• 12. 75% discount on commercial advertisements published in the Chamber’s publications.
• 13. 75% discount on the use of the Chamber’s conference halls.
• 14. Issuance of Type A Vehicle Cards for the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
• 15. Issuance of the Chamber’s VIP Membership Card.