About us
The Spain Chamber of Commerce is a public law institution whose purpose is the representation, promotion, and defense of the general interests of Spanish companies. In addition, it represents and coordinates the Network.
The Chamber Network is made up of:
83 Territorial Chambers of Commerce in Spain, and 43 Chambers of Commerce abroad (CAMACOES) present in 43 countries across 6 continents.
Among the missions entrusted to the Spain Chamber of Commerce by Law 4/2014, the following stand out:
Defending the general interests of commerce, industry, services, and navigation.
National and international representation of the chambers and coordination of the network.
Provision of services to companies engaged in any of these activities.
Support, especially for SMEs, to foster their internationalisation and competitiveness.
Advising the Government as a consultative body of the public administration.
National and international commercial mediation and arbitration.
Within the framework of representation before international entities, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce carries out this function before the European institutions through its Delegation to the European Union.
Delegation to the European Union
With the aim of effectively supporting the Spanish business community, the Delegation of the Spain Chamber of Commerce to the European Union serves as a meeting point for Chambers of Commerce and companies, where they receive information and advisory services on matters related to European policies, initiatives, and programmes.
Founded in 1986, it was the first Spanish institutional delegation in Brussels. Through the contacts developed over the years and access to the services of the Chamber Network, it has established itself as an ideal platform for the development of initiatives and projects in support of businesses.
With a new, modern, and strengthened headquarters located in the heart of the European district, the Delegation of the Spain Chamber of Commerce to the European Union acts as a link, communicates, and engages with the European institutions, Chambers of Commerce, and Spanish companies.
The Delegation of the Spain Chamber of Commerce to the European Union has the mandate to:
Promote permanent dialogue with the European Commission and the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, the Permanent Representation of Spain to the European Union, Spanish public or private entities with a presence in Brussels, and other key stakeholders. The Delegation prepares and supports visits by its members to the Belgian capital.
Support Chambers of Commerce and the Spanish business community in their interaction with the European institutions.
Provide information and analytical services on European Union activities to Chambers of Commerce and companies.
Interact with Chambers of Commerce, companies, and other stakeholders, and organise communication, dialogue, and other outreach activities on Spanish priorities within European Union policies.
Act as the voice of Chambers of Commerce and Spanish companies before the European institutions and convey the general interest of the Spanish business community to those institutions.
Strengthen the participation of Chambers of Commerce and the Spanish business community both in the decision-making process and in the funding opportunities offered by the European Union.
The work of the Delegation is complemented by the other Departments of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Network, which provide information and advisory services to companies at national, regional, and local level throughout Spain.