Mission, vision and values
Mission. We are the Chamber for Everyone
The Barcelona Chamber of Commerce aims to represent, promote, and defend the general interests of the entire productive fabric to contribute to economic development. Specifically, the organization fosters competitiveness and supports businesses and freelancers in creating, consolidating, and driving the growth of their enterprises, while helping them face new future challenges.
Vision. Driving growth and economic well-being
To be a trusted and leading organization within the productive fabric, contributing to its local, national, and international development and consolidation, acting as one of the key drivers of growth and well-being in Catalonia and Europe.
Values. Close and forward-thinking
- Innovation: We drive projects focused on the future, contributing to progress and economic growth, prioritizing well-being, sustainability, and resilience.
- Proximity: We are present in the region, developing specific initiatives and fostering close, fluid relationships.
- Leadership: We promote change with proposals and actions aimed at administrations, businesses, and freelancers to help them transform and grow.
- Belonging: We connect companies and freelancers to foster synergies and boost competitiveness.
- Knowledge: We bring our experience, professionalism, and cross-disciplinary expertise to support the productive fabric.
- Sustainability: We act with social, environmental, and economic responsibility, contributing to a model that cares for the present and future in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda goals.
We are a Public Law Corporation
The Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services, and Navigation of Barcelona is a public law corporation founded in 1886 and headquartered in Barcelona. It is governed by Catalonia’s Law 14/2002 and the national Basic Law 4/2014.
- Law 14/2002, of June 27, on the Official Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Navigation of Catalonia and the General Council of the Chambers.
- Law 4/2014, of April 1, Basic Law on the Official Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Services, and Navigation.
- Decree Law 3/2017, of June 27, on urgent measures for the election of official chambers of commerce, industry, services, and navigation of Catalonia and the constitution of their governing bodies.
Broad Representation of Businesses
The Barcelona Chamber of Commerce is an entity that brings together economic agents from all sectors of activity.
All companies, both national and foreign, with economic activity within the jurisdiction of the Barcelona Chamber are part of it.
We represent approximately 300,000 companies (freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, medium-sized companies, and corporations) from Barcelona city and surrounding regions: Barcelonès, Baix Llobregat, Garraf, Anoia, Alt Penedès, Barcelonès Nord, Maresme, Osona, Berguedà, and Vallès Oriental.
Defense and Promotion of Businesses
The Barcelona Chamber is a representative institution that ensures the promotion of economic and business activity as well as the sustainable development of the region. Its mission is to defend the general interests of businesses and to foster initiatives that enhance business competitiveness.
Collaboration with Public Administrations
As a public law corporation with legal personality and full capacity to act, the Barcelona Chamber collaborates with public administrations. It is endowed with public administrative powers and functions as assigned by law, independent of those delegated by public administrations.