About the BCCT

2009-10-13

The British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (BCCT) is a value-adding resource that champions the Britain-Taiwan business interests of its members. The BCCT is an independent, non-government, non-profit association made up of organisations and individuals affiliated with the UK, and was founded in Taipei in 1994 in response to the view that common interests and objectives shared by members could be better served and advanced through improved co-operation and networking.

The BCCT numbers among its members many of the most prominent businesses in Taiwan. Made up of large and small corporations, individuals and overseas associations, the BCCT is a strong and cosmopolitan mixture of successful enterprises in diverse industries. The BCCT is particularly pleased to note the growing number of Taiwan companies joining the ranks of membership, bringing truly cross-cultural representation to the pursuit of its primary goals.

The BCCT provides a broad range of membership activities and events ranging from breakfast and lunch presentations with guest speakers, to dinner forums, to informal networking evening events. The Chamber is also famed for its social events, including the St. Andrew's Ball, which is always a sell-out.

The BCCT enjoys a close working relationship with the British Trade and Cultural Office and the British Council, and holds periodic joint events with other foreign chambers, such as the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, the European Chamber of Commerce and the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. The BCCT also belongs to the British in Asia Pacific (BiAP) group made up of the various British Chambers in the Asia Pacific region, which meets annually to discuss issues of common concern, and to exchange ideas.

The BCCT acts as a key resource for business by ensuring that its members have a direct line to assistance and networks, as well as providing a united but unbiased commercial perspective on all issues affecting British business interests in Taiwan, and Taiwan business interests in the UK.

Vision
To be recognized and respected as the pulse of British business in Taiwan.

Mission
To act as a value-adding resource that champions the Britain-Taiwan business interests of our members.

Core Values

Membership Driven
To be motivated by an active and diverse membership, embracing the best of Britain and Taiwan’s talent, goods and services from the largest multi-nationals to smaller owner-operated businesses
Adding Value

To bring measurable business value to members by providing information, preferential purchase programs, networking opportunities, training, and other business services.
Firmly Established

To be a well-supported, respected and dynamic organization

Objectives

Promote business, investment and trade between Britain and Taiwan
Advance members’ business interests by providing information, networking opportunities, training, and other business services
Facilitate effective relations between members and government and business bodies in Britain and Taiwan
Promote and support events for members, and network with other organizations that share similar objectives
Promote and support rule of law
Assist members achieve their business objectives.

Benefits of Membership

Leadership
Membership defines your company as a leader in the Taiwan business community. When it comes to representing British business interests no one does it better than the British Chamber of Commerce.

Networking
Membership gives you direct access to key business, government and community leaders in Taiwan, in the Asia-Pacific region and globally through:

An informative and useful events program
Our close links with government departments and community organizations
A network of offices throughout the region
Events
Membership provides you with a program of informative and useful events including business breakfasts, speakers luncheons, networking evenings and social activities.

As a member, the British Chamber encourages you to play an active role in its events program by presenting a seminar to members.
Preferential Purchase & Promotion Programs
Membership delivers to you unparalleled discounts on British Chamber events, promotions, and numerous company profiling opportunities

Publications & Communications
The British Chamber of Commerce has several publications to keep its members connected and abreast of current issues affecting business. These include:

The weekly bulletin
The British Chamber of Commerce Web site: the place to go for update information and news www.bcctaipei.com
The Annual Membership Directory: your contacts list