Services of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia SUPPORT TO SMEs March 26th 2015, Belgrade

Overview and main activities Chamber of Commerce and Industry o Serbia

CCIS - overview  CCIS is an independent, non-governmental, business-expert interest association of legal subjects and individuals who work in registered economic activity  long tradition - first business association in Serbia under the name of "Trade board" was established on  Members are: o enterprises involved in different activities belonging to all economic branches, in all forms of proprietorship o banks, insurance and other financial organizations o agricultural farms - as collective members through its association o crafts shops and other shops - as collective members through its association

CCIS – main activities  advocates common interests of the enterprises and other economic subjects in front of the state authorities and organizations  harmonizes interests and activities of companies  provides information to its members and offers expert assistance and consulting services  has catalyst role in the creation and realization of the development strategy, regional policy development, infrastructure and new projects  strengthens business ethics through its courts of honor and arbitration  issues certificates, attestations, permissions and licenses necessary for international trade, company state of solvency, registry keeping etc.  informs the public and business community

Support to SMEs Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia

Information and consulting services (1)  market, companies, production, export-import and other business information about Serbian economy  foreign markets, groups, regions; market access; business environment  legislative analysis in the area of economy  feasibility studies  consensual financial restructuring  commercial mediation  introduction of quality system management  patent protection rights and technology transfer

Information and consulting services (2)  databases which can be searched by various criteria  organisation of participation on the trade fairs, exhibitions, trade missions...  market research  education  corporate governance  franchizing  Excellent SME certificate  controlling of private security services

Business portal  Launched new business portal

Thank you for your attention! Natasa Kecman, M.Sc. Director of Services and Mediation Centre Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia