Membership

Why Become a Member of BSICC

Joining the British South India Council of Commerce (BSICC) opens doors to a world of business growth, collaboration, and global opportunity. Members gain access to a powerful network of entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and international partners across the UK, India, and beyond. Whether you are a student, startup, or established enterprise, BSICC provides the platform, visibility, and support you need to expand your business, showcase innovation, and engage with influential decision-makers.

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Membership Benefits & Categories 

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1. Student Membership (£25)

• Networking with business leaders.

• Access to selected BSICC meetings, conferences, and events.

• Learning and research insights from BSICC publications.

• Exposure to international business trends.

• Minimum 25% discount on paid events.

2. Startup Membership (£50)

• Access to networking and startup support groups.

• Guidance on tenders and bids.

• Discounted tickets and invites to partner events.

• Opportunities to showcase products/services.

• Participation in BSICC startup showcases.

3. Individual Membership (£100)

• Priority access to BSICC events (even if sold out).

• Industry networking opportunities.

• Marketing visibility within BSICC channels.

• Access to market insights and sectoral research.

• Invitations to partner and collaborative events.

4. Sole Trader Membership (£150)

Includes all Individual benefits, plus:

• Accountant and basic legal advisory support.

• Connections with potential channel partners.

• Participation in UK exhibitions.

• Opportunities to curate/lead BSICC events.

5. UK Retail / Shop Outlets (£250)

• Retail-focused business support.

• Product launch support in the UK.

• Access to retail trade missions and exhibitions.

• Networking with suppliers, logistics partners, and distributors.

6. Limited Company Membership – UK (£500)

• Full support for UK business growth and compliance.

• Legal, visa, and accountant assistance.

• Sector-specific research reports.

• Trade mission access.

• Introductions to potential business partners.

7. Overseas Individual Membership (£500)

• Market entry support for the UK.

• Visa guidance and legal assistance.

• Priority access to UK trade missions.

• Networking with UK and global partners.

• Visibility across BSICC international programs.

8. Corporate Membership – UK (£1000)

• Comprehensive UK market expansion support.

• Assistance in tenders, bids, and product launches.

• Invitations to high-level business forums.

• Access to BSICC’s global partner network.

• Opportunities to host or co-brand events.

9. Corporate Gold Membership /Strategic Partner – UK (£2000)

Includes all Corporate benefits, plus:

• Premium branding at major BSICC events.

• First-priority participation in trade missions.

• Dedicated BSICC account manager.

• Ability to curate and market directly to members.

• Invitations to exclusive government-level and VIP events.

• Premium visibility across global BSICC platforms.

10. Enterprise Membership – £10,000

Designed for large enterprises and high-growth multinationals.
Benefits include:

• All Corporate Gold benefits.

• Full-suite business expansion program (UK + Global).

• Executive-level introductions and closed-door networking access.

• Preferential slots in all international trade missions.

• Strategic consulting sessions with BSICC sector leads.

• Co-hosting rights for flagship BSICC forums.

• Large-scale product launch and market-entry support.

• Dedicated research reports customised to enterprise needs.

11. Public Limited Company (PLC) Membership – £15,000

Top-tier membership for publicly listed companies and major global organisations.
Includes all Enterprise benefits, plus:

• Board-level advisory and strategic alignment sessions.

• Enhanced international expansion support across the UK, India, Middle East, Far East & South Asia.

• Priority government engagement facilitation (where appropriate).

• Annual bespoke corporate roadshow (UK or International).

• Guaranteed headline branding at BSICC’s premium annual events.

• Multi-country product launch and market-scaling support.

• Unlimited participation in trade missions for designated executives.

• Bespoke market intelligence and regulatory monitoring.

12. Global Business Support (for International Tiers) – £20,000

Applicable to: Overseas, Corporate, Corporate Gold, Enterprise, PLC

• UK company formation support.

• Legal, visa, and accountant services.

• Market research & sector intelligence.

• Global product launch support.

• Trade missions across UK, India, Middle East, Far East & South Asia.

• Access to BSICC’s global partner and investor network.

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