Join AMCHAM
Why Join AMCHAM?
The AMCHAM Myanmar Chamber provides a point of exchange and
coordination of efforts to improve business conditions and opportunities for
American and American affiliated organizations in Myanmar.
AMCHAM provides businesses and business-persons with a venue for
the exchange of ideas and for identifying common purposes to pursue in both the
private and government sectors in Myanmar, in the Asian region and in the
United States.
AMCHAM Myanmar currently has 8 committees that cover a variety of
commercial and industrial business activities, as well as the Chamber's social
and charitable functions. Each committee serves as a forum for discussing
common interests and common issues, as well as for taking initiative and
action.
AMCHAM has no affiliation with the U.S. Government or any of its
components; however AMCHAM maintains an active collaborative relationship with
the Embassy of the United States in Yangon and other U.S. Government
institutions. Through these channel, AMCHAM has access to information on
economic and commercial activities within the country and maintains liaison
with various ministries of the Myanmar government.
AMCHAM also provides the focal point for channeling social service activities intended to benefit the people of Myanmar through the its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.
Benefits and Services
In
addition to serving as a point of contact and exchange among members, AMCHAM
serves as a valuable resource for information and interaction. AMCHAM Myanmar
members receive:
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The Membership Directory
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Listing in the membership directory and on our website
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E-newsletters of upcoming events and U.S. State Department
announcements and warnings
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Member access to the AMCHAM Website, which provides a wealth of
information including an events calendar, company directory and other
information of interest on AMCHAM and doing business in Myanmar
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Marketing and promotional opportunities through AMCHAM events and
publications.
Information Sources
Through
AMCHAM, members can obtain regularly updated information on a broad spectrum of
areas in a number of forms and venues:
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Membership Directory
This compendium includes comprehensive information on Myanmar, including
economic trends,
investment steps, business laws, taxation, and investment incentives, as
well as three indexes: by company name, representative name, and business
classification.
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Briefings
AMCHAM organizes briefings by visiting government officials or business
executives in Myanmar and the ASEAN region.
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Seminars
Some of AMCHAM's committees organize seminars that focus on matters likely to
have great impact on doing business in Myanmar.
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Taxation and Legislation Updates
AMCHAM monitors changes in taxation and legislation (Myanmar and American) that
impact the interest of members.
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Business Opportunities
AMCHAM maintains information on inquiries from the United States regarding
doing business with or in Myanmar.
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Member Data
AMCHAM maintains a constantly-updated database with comprehensive information
on members and representatives.
Social Activities
AMCHAM
organizes activities year-round, including monthly committee meetings, business
updates, meetings with U.S. Embassy delegates, and networking events. In
addition, there are also Charity Golf Tournaments, and other social activities
throughout the year.