American Chamber of Commerce In Taipei

Membership

The American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham) is a non-profit, non-partisan business organization dedicated to promoting the interests of international business in the Republic of China. In the 60 years since its founding, AmCham has become the largest, most effective business organization in Taiwan. With more than 900 members representing more than 450 companies, AmCham speaks with collective authority on international business matters in every sector of the economy.

Our extensive membership is the Chamber's greatest asset. The knowledge and expertise of this vast resource is tapped through a variety of interactive forums. AmCham, for example, coordinates the activities of 24 working committees that convene on a monthly basis to address advocacy issues and provide opportunities for professional and business development.

You need not be an American to join AmCham Taipei

Membership type Breakdown		Nationality Breakdown
Corporate Sustaining	27%	USA	22%
Company	55%	ROC	59%
Individual	6%	Europe	7%
NGO	6%	Other Asian Countries	7%
Non Resident	2%	Canada	2%
Young Professional	0.39%	Australi / New Zealand	3%
Honorary	4%

Top 10 Committee Interests Expressed by Members on Application		Title
China Business	10%	Chief Executives	46%
Marketing & Distribution	8%	Senior Management	42%
Technology	6%	Middle Management	10%
Telecommunications & Media	6%	Other	2%
Banking	6%
Capital Markets	5%
Pharmaceutical	5%
Human Resources	4%
Corporate Social Responsibility	4%
Medical Devices	4%

AmCham Membership Privileges

Being a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei—Taiwan's oldest, largest and most influential grouping of foreign business—comes with great rewards. Not only do members benefit from top-notch lobbying, unparalleled networking opportunities and a wide range of information sharing, social and training events, but also they enjoy special privileges like those listed below:

Greater China AmCham Plus

AmCham Plus is a new initiative from the American Chambers of Commerce in Greater China, including AmCham-China in Beijing, AmCham Shanghai, AmCham South China, AmCham Hong Kong and AmCham Taipei. The aim is to extend our members' reach across the entire region. It should be especially attractive for members with regional business responsibilities or who are frequently traveling to China. In addition to full benefits from your home chamber, upgrading to AmCham Plus delivers the following:

A copy of the Membership Directory of all five Chambers
Publications, notices, business intelligence and event invitations from across the region
Event access throughout Greater China at local member rates, as well as eligibility for further discounts (publications, special advertising rates and more) on local member terms

Express VISA Program at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)

AmCham members who are in the possession of valid Taiwan passports may take advantage of the expeditious VISA program through service provider ATOS ORIGINS. This privilege is granted to all AmCham members and employees of AmCham member companies as well as any spouses and children (under age 21) of AmCham members.

Speedy Immigration Inspection (SII) for AmCham Members

AmCham Members (foreign passport holders only) enjoy speedy immigration service when entering and departing from Taiwan. This program allows AmCham members with an Alien Resident Certificates (ARC) to apply for an express immigration inspection at designated inspection counter(s) at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport.