About us

We make Värmland an even better place for companies
Your company is presented with new opportunities through membership of the Wermland chamber of Commerce. You become part of our extensive network and gain many contacts that offer entirely new business opportunities. Through us you can get your voice heard by politicians and decision makers. You can leaf through our courses, seminars and corporate events. You have access to expertise on tax issues, commercial law and international trade.
The Chamber is an autonomous and independent commercial organisation with 1200 member companies in Värmland. Our principal task is to act on behalf of our members so that they have the best opportunities for running their businesses.
Being a member of the Wermland Chamber of Commerce gives your company a better foundation to stand on. You'll notice the difference when you join us.

The Chamber of Commerce is a strong player, acting in the interests of the region and making Värmland an even better place for companies.

Influence
Värmland must be allowed to grow and be attractive to companies and people. One of our important missions is to enhance the understanding of the conditions and possibilities of Värmland and see to it that changes are made to promote entrepreneurship, development and growth. We influence the creation of public opinion and we speak for the trade and industry to politicians, authorities and the public sector.

Service
The members of the Chamber should have the best possible conditions to carry on their businesses. Through us you can obtain information on new laws and regulations regarding i.a. taxation, commercial law and trade.
As a member you can consult our experts free of charge in matters concerning exports/imports, customs, foreign trade, legislation etc. The Chamber issues ATA Carnets i.e. an international customs document for temporary export of professional equipment, goods samples and goods for exhibitions and trade fairs.

Networks
Being part of the Chamber's business network is one the most appreciated membership advantages. Our contact networks and advisory business committees are good examples of meeting platforms for business men and women in Värmland.
The Wermland chamber of commerce is part of a unique global network with more than 14 million member companies only in Europe. At the same time we are firmly established in our region.

Projects
Our various projects are for the benefit, growth and development of the trade and industry of Värmland.

Training
We regularly invite our members to interesting and useful seminars and training programmes i.a. within document handling, customs processing and export knowledge.

Assessors and inspectors
The Chamber appoints assessors and inspectors for impartial inspections within different industries and types of goods.

Translations
When you need a faultless translation or help with interpreting you can turn to the Chamber's Language service.

What are the benefits of membership?
- You can play a part in influencing politicians and decision makers
- You become part of the world's largest network for business contacts
- You can take part in local members' meetings and networking groups
- You can develop skills through our courses and seminars
- You become a member's discount on all our services i.a. translations,
 document handling and contracts
- You receive the Chamber's Skatteguide (Taxation Guide) every year
- You can park your car free of charge at any of our eight parking places at Karlstad Airport
- You have free access to legal advice on simple matters
- You can get help on opening tenders and on source code storage
- You can get help in drawing up and checking agreements