The Irish Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of business people in Hong Kong that aims to strengthen business links between, Hong Kong, the rest of China, Asia and Ireland. It is primarily a networking group which provides its members with an opportunity to meet with and listen to interesting speakers from the Irish and Hong Kong business communities, including visiting business leaders from Ireland.

The Irish Chamber of Commerce is incorporated in Hong Kong as a company limited by guarantee.

The Irish Chamber welcomes membership from applicants of all nationalities and industries interested in promoting the objectives of the organisation. Membership is subject only to full and correct completion of the membership application form, agreement to and compliance with applicable terms and conditions of membership, and payment of the annual membership subscription.

Applications made online are processed immediately and membership runs from the date of application.

Paper applications may take a week or more to process. The Chamber will confirm membership by e-mail. Membership also runs from the date of application.

(1) Events; (2) Networking, (3) Promotion, Sponsorship and Advertising, (4) News and Information, (5) Contributing to the Chamber, (6) Advice and Information, (7) Policy Advocacy, (8) Membership Discount Programme.

(1) Events

The Irish Chamber provides a varied programme of speaker, networking and other events on topics of current interest to the business community in Hong Kong. Our events focus not only on business topics but also include social and sport-related events of broader interest to the business community, such as our flagship annual Rugby Sevens event. Our events are open to both members and non-members with members enjoying significantly discounted rates.

The Chamber also promotes events hosted by other organisations- such as our sister Irish Chambers in Asia and fellow European chambers of commerce - with which we share common aims and objectives. Full details of events are provided in our regular newsletters and on our website.

(2) Networking

Membership of the Chamber provides access to our strong and active network of more than 100 business people and companies in Hong Kong and overseas. The Chamber's network helps to foster business partnerships and facilitate business promotion and provides a wealth of knowledge and experience of working in Hong Kong, China and in Asia in general.

In addition, our events are regularly attended by many non-members, including some of the leading Irish, Hong Kong and international business people in Hong Kong. Chamber membership also provides access to the network of other business associations in Hong Kong and beyond, including details of events and other activities.

The Chamber has developed strong connections among the Irish community in Hong Kong and works in a spirit of collegiality with other Irish organisations in Hong Kong - such as the St. Patricks's Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Gaelic Athletic Association. Beyond Hong Kong, the Chamber benefits from the support of the network of Irish business associations in Asia enabling us to bring to members relevant news of opportunities and events regionally.

(3) Promotion and Sponsorship

Membership of the Chamber provides a number of opportunities for business promotion and sponsorship:
- Sponsorship: We offer the opportunity to corporate members to sponsor our events, publications and other activities. Significant sponsorship opportunities are available for our signature Rugby Sevens event.
- Advertising: Members may advertise their businesses at preferential rates on our website, business directory and in our newsletters or other publications.
- Online Business Directory: The Chamber plans to develop an online directory of members to facilitate business promotion and networking.
For details of promotion, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact our Communications Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

(4) News and Information

Members can keep up to date with business and economic life in Hong Kong through our newsletters, bulletins, website and LinkedIn group.

In due course, members will also be able to keep up with changes in the Irish-Hong Kong business community through our online members directory.

(5) Contributing to the Chamber

The Chamber welcomes the contribution of members to the development of its objectives and programme of activities. Members can become involved in the Chamber by volunteering as a speaker for one of our events, organising events, and serving on our Board or on committees.

All members are entitled to vote at the annual general meeting of the Chamber.

(6) Advice and Information

Those contemplating a move to Hong Kong or who have recently arrived may benefit from the Chamber's assistance and members’ experience in setting up their office, business or home here.

(7) Policy / Advocacy

The Irish Chamber is a member of prominent business representative associations, such as the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the International Business Committee and Intercham (the association of foreign chambers in Hong Kong) through which members can make representations to the Hong Kong authorities on matters affecting their interests.

The Chamber is one the primary ports of call for Irish government ministers and officials visiting Asia. In addition, the Chamber has relationships with relevant governmental bodies in Hong Kong and Ireland, including Enterprise Ireland and overseas trade development bodies.

(8) Membership Benefit Programme

Members of the Irish Chamber presently enjoy a 20% discount from list prices at Solas and Kila, Irish bars in the Soho district of Hong Kong.

There are three categories of membership open to new members - Ordinary Membership, Corporate Membership and Overseas Membership. There is an additional category of life member, but this is no longer available.

Ordinary Membership:
- Available to individuals only
- One vote per ordinary member
- Benefits (as per Membership Benefits section)
- Annual subscription: HKD600, with concessionary rate of HKD300 available for the spouses or partners of existing (or newly-joining) members.

Corporate Membership:
- Available to organisations of all sizes with operations in Hong Kong
- Four representative memberships (each including all ordinary membership benefits and voting rights), in each case transferable within the organisation on notice to the Chamber
- Benefits (as per Membership Benefits section)
- Additional benefits:

• Sponsorship opportunities
• Corporate membership transferable within corporate group

- Annual subscription: HKD2500

Overseas Membership
- Available to individuals and organisations not established or active in Hong Kong
- One vote per member
- Benefits (as per Membership Benefits section)
- Annual subscription: HKD400.

Membership is valid from the date of application, assuming fulfilment of the application requirements. It is renewable annually on 1 January upon payment of the then current annual subscription.

New members, whose applications are received after 1 January but before 1 October, will be required to renew their membership and pay a full annual subscription on 1 January of the subsequent year. New members who join on or after 1 October of each year will not be required to pay the annual subscription due on the next 1 January.  The following year their membership must be renewed in the usual way.

Membership of the Irish Chamber is subject to the terms set out in the Membership registration and FAQ sections of this website, in addition to the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bylaws of the organisation. For information, please contact the Membership Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .