Why & How to Join

Why join:

Over 400 businesses are members of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. These businesses represent a diverse range of sectors from start-up, SME's to large blue-chip organisations. By joining like-minded business people and organisations you will be making a real difference and have opportunities to influence decisions affecting our local economy. 

There are a number of reasons why a business might choose to join the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce.

Our members see the the main benefits as:

Representation: As an independent and influential body, we represents the views and interests of our members to government and other organisations, which can help to shape policy and regulation in ways that are favourable to business development and growth .

Networking: The Chamber provides a range of events and opportunities, designed to connect with other companies and individuals on the island, and can lead to new partnerships, contracts, collaboration and customers.

Information and Advice: The Chamber provides members with easy access to business advice, support, signposting and mentorship which helps members navigate the local business environment and grow their operations.

Learning and Development: Chamber facilitates a range of opportunities for members and their employees to build new skills and knowledge, to drive growth and sustainability.

Business Promotion: The Chamber provides a platform to promote their business with exclusive and members-only offers and discounts to attract new customers and clients.

Credibility: Chamber membership indicates to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders that a business is reputable, professional and committed to the local community.

Sense of Community: Members become part of a community of like-minded business owners and professionals, who understand the challenges of running a business and can offer peer-to-peer support and mentorship.

We offer something for all businesses on Island, with our members covering sole traders up to the largest organisations on the Island, plus we have links with the wider British Chamber network.

Learn more about membership benefits here.

Should you wish to consider joining Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, then we would be happy to meet and explain more about the benefits for you and your business. Alternatively, you can find our membership forms here:

Membership Application Form

Charity Application Form

Start-up Application Form

 

Cost of Membership

Business size/type

Standard membership Cost

Sustaining Membership cost

Start-up *

*Aimed at companies who have been trading for less than a year with max 3 employees and is designed to teach new businesses a range of essential skills as well as offering a first taste of networking aimed at growing your business)   

Free

n/a

Charity

(registered on the IoM)            

£75

n/a

Step-up (Y2 following start-up tier) 

(the next step of support from free startup membership - only available for businesses who have progressed from start-up membership) 

£100

n/a

Business with 1-10 employees or sole trader                                            

£150

£320

Business with 11+ employees                                                                   

£450

£750

Strategic Partner 

(Strategic Partners work alongside Isle of Man Chamber Council and CEO and play a vital role in influencing the business community and economic growth for the Island)

£15,000 (over a 3 year period)

n/a

Membership of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is via an annual fee based on the number of employees within your business. If you would like to discuss membership in further detail, please call 01624 674941.