Are you looking for information about doing business in Cambodia? Check the below publications from EuroCham and our partners!
EuroCham Cambodia will publish sectorial fact sheets and market studies to highlight the opportunity and challenges in different market segments and provide market data, trends and market entry information to European SMEs.
The information contained in the below guides and documents is provided for information purposes only, and is not intended to constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as legal advice. Legal advice should be obtained from qualified legal counsel for all specific situations.
Publications
| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Special Briefing on the Law on Investment (Eng version) | We are pleased to share the updated 2024 editions of the Special Briefing on the Law on Investment, available in both English. These resources, developed by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) with support from the European Union, provide valuable insights into Cambodia’s investment landscape, incentives, and regulations. | November, 2024 |
| Special Briefing on the Law on Investment (French version) | We are pleased to share the updated 2024 editions of the Special Briefing on the Law on Investment, available in both English and French. These resources, developed by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) with support from the European Union, provide valuable insights into Cambodia’s investment landscape, incentives, and regulations. | November, 2024 |
| Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Responsible Wage Digitalization in the GFT Sector | The third in a series of five SRPs, this paper highlights the importance of responsible wage digitalization in Cambodia’s GFT sector | November, 2024 |
| Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Enhancing Sustainability Reporting in the GFT Sector in Cambodia | The final Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Enhancing Sustainability Reporting in the GFT Sector in Cambodia. | November, 2024 |
| Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the GFT Sector | The second in a series of five SRPs, this paper offers recommendations to stakeholders to improve working conditions for people living with disabilities. | July, 2024 |
| Sustainability Recommendation Paper on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment at the Workplace | The first series of five SRPs, this paper offers recommendations to stakeholders to combat Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in the workplace. | July, 2024 |
| EuroCham Skills Gap Assessment 2024 | The EuroCham Cambodia, in collaboration with Swisscontact Cambodia, is pleased to announce the release of the EuroCham Skills Gap Assessment 2024, an in-depth study analyses Cambodia's skills gap in five crucial sectors: construction, electrical, manufacturing, mechanics, and tourism & hospitality. It goes beyond analysis, proposing actionable solutions to bridge this gap through targeted training initiatives | July, 2024 |
| German Trade Mission (Members Only) | German Trade Mission to Cambodia: Opportunities in Waste Management and Resources Recovery | June, 2024 |
| 2024 Guidebook on Alternative Manufacturing and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) | The 2024 Guidebook on Alternative Manufacturing and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Cambodia has been published by EuroCham as part of a grant provided by the Business Scouts for Development Programme of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Cashew Nut | This brochure contains an overview of the Cashew Nut in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Rice | This brochure contains an overview of the Rice in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Chilli | This brochure contains an overview of the Rice in Chilli with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Maize | This brochure contains an overview of the Maize in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Cosmetics | This brochure contains an overview of the Cosmetics in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Ecotourism | This brochure contains an overview of the Ecotourism in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | January, 2024 |
| EuroCham CSR 2024 | EuroCham's CSR supplement 2024 | November, 2023 |
| Year In Review 2023 | EuroCham's Year in Review for 2022-2023. Find department updates, chapter updates, and meet the new team! Thank you to the European Union (EU) Delegation for sponsoring the publication! | November, 2023 |
| Business Confidence Survey 2023 | The EuroCham Business Confidence Survey provides current and prospective investors with an inclusive and reliable overview of Cambodia’s business climate, while also informing decision-makers about the overall perception of the business environment from the private sector. | October, 2023 |
| EuroCham White Book 2024 | The fourth edition of the White Book, 2024, presents 78 policy recommendations intended to improve the business environment and regulatory framework in Cambodia. EuroCham has developed these recommendations through extensive consultations with members participating from its 12 sectoral Advocacy Committees, each of which represent a chapter of this publication. In minor instances it relies on interviews from sectoral experts to formulate specific recommendations which fall outside of the normal remit of EuroCham’s Advocacy but are nonetheless considered to be in the public interest. EuroCham's intention is to serve as a constructive partner to the Royal Government of Cambodia and other national authorities. Every White Book recommendation is based upon a real-life practical issue and suggests ad-hoc policy solutions that could be implemented by the relevant authorities within the short to medium term. | September, 2023 |
| Sector Brief No.2 on Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector | EuroCham’s Responsible Business Hub released its Sector Brief No.2 on Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector. It focuses on the performance and trends observed in the sector, specifically examining the first four months of 2023 (M4 2023). | September, 2023 |
| Sector Brief on Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector | EuroCham’s Responsible Business Hub released it’s first publication on 12 December, a sector brief on Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods sector covering up until the first seven months of 2022. | December, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Healthcare | German Business Cambodia released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into healthcare sector of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Year in Review 2021-2022 | EuroCham's Year in Review for 2021-2022. Find department updates, chapter updates, and meet the new team! Thank you to the European Union (EU) Delegation for sponsoring the publication! | September, 2022 |
| Exporting Pepper from Cambodia to Europe | The following six export guides aim to raise awareness regarding opportunities in the European market for Cambodian products, as well as guide exporters on the basic steps they need to take to get their products on the market. Accounting for more than a quarter of total global imports in value, the European Union is the world’s largest market for pepper and offer a price advantage over Asian markets for high-quality and sustainably produced pepper exporters. Today, most Cambodian pepper is directed to Vietnam and, to a minor extent, Thailand, which often process and re-export them. Cambodian producers and exporters have much to gain by cutting out these intermediaries and directly approaching European markets. | September, 2022 |
| Position Paper on Renewable Energy in Cambodia | EuroCham presents its Position Paper on Renewable Energy in Cambodia. The document advocates for the removal of solar power tariffs and pushes for improved localised Power Purchase Agreements. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Construction Sector | German Business Cambodia (GBC) released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into various sectors of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Agriculture and Food Processing | German Business Cambodia released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into agriculture sector and food processing of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Organic Market | German Business Cambodia released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into organic market of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Solar Energy | German Business Cambodia released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into Solar PV potential in the commercial and industrial sector of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Sustainable mobility | German Business Cambodia (GBC) released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into sustainable mobility of Cambodian people. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment | German Business Cambodia (GBC) released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into Water supply and wastewater treatment which are becoming major concerns for Cambodian authorities and development partners. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | September, 2022 |
| Sector Brief - Waste management | German Business Cambodia (GBC) released the Sector Briefs, which provides an indepth insight into various sectors of the Cambodian economy. Furthermore, they give an overview of possible business cases to be found within these sectors for investors, entrepreneurs and other interested parties. | August, 2022 |
| EuroCham Export Certification Support Program 2022 Success Stories | The chamber released its EuroCham Export Certification Support Program 2022 Success Stories brochure. The program ran from April to June 2022 and assisted export-ready SMEs in obtaining the necessary certificates to boost their exports. | August, 2022 |
| Sustainable Production Action Group White Paper | Drawing from key industry experts, EuroCham launched its Sustainable Production White Paper on June 28, 2022, in collaboration with the GIZ Business Scouts for Development. The White Paper discusses core challenges faced by those companies attempting to create more sustainability in their operations. | July, 2022 |
| GIZ Launches Sixth Export Guide on Certificates of Origin | GIZ launched its latest export guide on Monday, June 13 on certificates of origin (COs). The guide informs exporters about the processes required to obtain COs and the difference between preferential and non-preferential COs. | June, 2022 |
| Special Briefing - Law on Investment Brochure (French) | EuroCham, in collaboration with The Council for the Development of Cambodia, has published "The New Law on Investment” brochure, which provide the aspect of the new and improve investment terms and condition for the business entities in Cambodia. | April, 2022 |
| Special Briefing - Law on Investment Brochure (Italian) | EuroCham, in collaboration with The Council for the Development of Cambodia, has published "The New Law on Investment” brochure, which provide the aspect of the new and improve investment terms and condition for the business entities in Cambodia. | April, 2022 |
| Special Briefing - Law on Investment Brochure (English) | EuroCham, in collaboration with The Council for the Development of Cambodia, has published "The New Law on Investment” brochure, which provide the aspect of the new and improve investment terms and condition for the business entities in Cambodia. | January, 2022 |
| Special Briefing - Law on Investment Brochure (Khmer) | EuroCham, in collaboration with The Council for the Development of Cambodia, has published "The New Law on Investment” brochure, which provide the aspect of the new and improve investment terms and condition for the business entities in Cambodia. | January, 2022 |
| December 2021 Cambodia Economic Update (CEU) | The World Bank Group recently launched the biannual December 2021 Cambodia Economic Update on 9 December 2021. This report includes a Special Focus section looking at the impact of the COVID-19 on learning & earning and recommends key reforms areas, including, clear rules and regulations on living with COVID-19 under the “new normal”, regulatory and fiscal measures that support revival in the tourism sector, and prompt introduction of regulations to implement the new investment law. | December, 2021 |
| How Industry 4.0 can boost Cambodia’s economy after COVID-19 | On 1 December 2021, UNDP published a report “How Industry 4.0 can boost Cambodia’s economy after COVID-19: Opportunities for industrial upgrading and equitable development”. EuroCham is engaged in the ongoing discussions on the challenges and opportunities of the industry 4.0 technologies, especially in the manufacturing sectors of Cambodia such as garment, textiles, footwear, agro-processing, automotive, electronics and bicycles. | December, 2021 |
| EuroCham's CSR supplement - The Voice of Business | EuroCham's CSR supplement, The Voice of Business, highlights corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and youth ambassadors for their leadership role in paving the path for greener, more sustainable, and inclusive practices in the Cambodian private sector. Thank you to Khmer Times, our media partner, for putting up such a great supplement. | November, 2021 |
| Business Opportunities in Cambodia Special Edition | This special edition of “Business Opportunities in Cambodia” provides information of the 1st Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum and insight into business opportunities in Cambodia. | November, 2021 |
| Sourcing from Cambodia Special Edition | This brochure contains variety of Cambodia consumer goods and products with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | November, 2021 |
| Future of Work | The world of work is changing at a rapid pace. Innovations in technology are becoming more widespread and are increasingly finding their way into the most diverse areas of work. The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence will greatly change the future of work. New technologies and digitalization have an impact on the way we work and how we organize our work. This latest volume of Digital Insights will bring the discussion on how digitalization transforms the ways of work and how the future of work looks like. | October, 2021 |
| Special Briefing - Law on Investment | The Law on Investment brings a new legal framework conducive to foreign investment, notably by establishing an important investment incentive scheme for 19 sectors, including investment in digital infrastructure, environmental management, protection and energy efficiency, tourism, training and upskilling, logistic supply chains, research and development, infrastructure, and many others. | October, 2021 |
| Year in Review 2020 | Our yearly publication highlighting the activities and accomplishment of EuroCham throughout 2020. | October, 2021 |
| Guide to Consumer Protection Booklet (ENG & KH) | "Guide to Consumer Protection" Booklet, prepared and published by The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate General (CCF) under the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) with the support of The “Consumer Protection in ASEAN” [PROTECT] project, GIZ Cambodia and The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia. | September, 2021 |
| Powering ASEAN’s Energy Transition | This paper advocates for (1) greater political commitment and will towards the transition to renewable and less carbon intensive energy sources in ASEAN, and (2) greater public-private cooperation to close the region’s sustainable infrastructure investment gap to support the move to renewables and lower-carbon energy sources that will enable ASEAN to achieve its climate action commitments. | August, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Pepper | This brochure contains an overview of the pepper in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information | July, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Mango | This brochure contains an overview of the mango in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | July, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Sustainable Textiles | This brochure contains an overview of the sustainable textiles in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information | July, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Handicrafts and Home Accessories | This brochure contains an overview of the handicrafts & home accessories in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information. | July, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Palm Sugar | This brochure contains an overview of the palm sugar in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information | July, 2021 |
| Product & Supplier Brochure on Light Manufacturing | This brochure contains an overview of the Light Manufacturing in Cambodia with selected companies details and sector stakeholders information | July, 2021 |
| ASEAN Economic Integration: Time for a Post-Pandemic Reset | The papers highlight the importance for more progress on ASEAN’s regional economic agenda & putting in place specific measures to accelerate work on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) | May, 2021 |
| ASEAN Economic Integration: Practical Suggestions to Advance Trade Facilitation | The papers concentrating on a handful of key areas, aimed at enhancing trade facilitation through increased transparency, predictability and certainty – removing Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade and on selected movement of goods related issues. | May, 2021 |
| Business Confidence Survey 2021 | The 2021 Business Confidence Survey addresses the state of business confidence during a period of significant challenges, most notably the Covid-19 pandemic. Our survey results also provide a comprehensive overview of current business sentiment, as perceived by our members. | May, 2021 |
| Business Opportunities in Cambodia | This second edition of “Business Opportunities in Cambodia” is an information pack aiming to provide information and raise awareness to prospective investors about the benefits to be found in Cambodia | May, 2021 |
| Business Services Brochure | Did you know EuroCham offers a wide range of services to support both the private and public sectors? Please see our 2020 brochure to find out more. | January, 2021 |
| Results of the Survey on Impact of Covid-19 | In view of the current COVID-19 outbreak, EuroCham conducted a survey to map out the economic impact on businesses active in Cambodia. The purpose of this survey is to raise industry concerns to the relevant government agencies and to seek ways that the government may provide support. | April, 2020 |
| Year in Review 2019 | Our yearly publication highlighting the activities and accomplishment of EuroCham throughout 2019. | April, 2020 |
| Business Confidence Survey 2019 | The EuroCham business confidence survey provides an empirical overview of the Cambodian economic environment through quantitative measures of the perceptions of the European and international businesses operating in the Kingdom. | December, 2019 |
| White Book 2019 (English) | The White Book 2019 is a collective expression of the views of EuroCham member companies on specific aspects of the business environment in Cambodia. The information and views put forward in this publication are solely intended to promote constructive dialogue and offer suggestions for the improvement of Cambodian–European business relations | July, 2019 |
| White Book 2019 (Khmer) | The White Book 2019 is a collective expression of the views of EuroCham member companies on specific aspects of the business environment in Cambodia. The information and views put forward in this publication are solely intended to promote constructive dialogue and offer suggestions for the improvement of Cambodian–European business relations | July, 2019 |
| Year in Review 2018 | Our yearly publication highlighting the activities and accomplishment of EuroCham throughout 2018 | April, 2019 |
| Membership Directory 2017-2018 | August, 2018 | |
| Chambers Real Estate Guide 2018 | Definitive global law guides offering comparative analysis from top ranked lawyers | August, 2018 |
| White Book 2017 (English) | A set of policy recommendations developed collectively by our members for consideration by the Royal Government. | September, 2017 |
| White Book 2017 (Khmer) | A set of policy recommendations developed collectively by our members for consideration by the Royal Government. | September, 2017 |
| Business Confidence Survey 2017 | The EuroCham business confidence survey provides an empirical overview of the Cambodian economic environment through quantitative measures of the perceptions of the European and international businesses operating in the Kingdom. | September, 2017 |
| Year in Review 2017 | Our yearly publication highlighting the activities and accomplishment of EuroCham throughout 2017. | July, 2017 |
| Business Guide: Getting Started in Cambodia 2017 | The Welcome Book: Getting Started in Cambodia provides detailed insights into the resources and tools needed to start a business in Cambodia. | June, 2017 |
| Year in Review 2016 | This short publication highlights the activities and accomplishment of EuroCham throughout 2016. | June, 2017 |
| Tax Pocket Guide to Investing in Cambodia 2016 | DFDL | Concise synopsis of key regulations and tax considerations for investors considering setting up businesses in Cambodia. | June, 2016 |
| Permanent establishment practices and perplexities in CMLV | DFDL | The articles are based on an in-depth legal analysis of the local and ASEAN legal framework from the perspective of practitioners assisting foreign and ASEAN investors in their investments and operations throughout various ASEAN Member States. | June, 2016 |
| Worker Registration in National Social Security Fund (NSSF) | May, 2016 | |
| Business Guide: Opportunities in Cambodia 2016 (Info Pack) | This introduction pack seeks to raise awareness amongst prospective investors about the significant benefits to be found in Cambodia – an unsaturated market with huge potential for future growth offering a strategic geographic location, preferential access to major international markets, favorable demographics, a competitive labor force, low tax rates, and one of the most business-friendly governments within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). | April, 2016 |
| White Book 2016 (English) | A set of policy recommendations developed collectively by our members for consideration by the Royal Government. | March, 2016 |
| White Book 2016 (Khmer) | A set of policy recommendations developed collectively by our members for consideration by the Royal Government. | March, 2016 |
| EuroCham Year in Review 2015 | March, 2016 | |
| EuroCham Business Confidence Survey 2015 | This first edition of EuroCham Business Confidence Survey was conducted by the EuroCham Cambodia executive team between 16 September and 18 October 2015. The purpose of the study is to provide an empirical overview of the Cambodian economic environment through quantitative measures of the perceptions of the European and international business communities operating in the Kingdom. | February, 2016 |
| Doing Business in Cambodia | World Bank "Doing Business 2016" data for Cambodia, including the Ease of Doing Business rank and the key indicators for each topic benchmarked against regional averages. | November, 2015 |
| World Bank Cambodia Economic Update 2015 | The Cambodia Economic Update (CEU) is produced by the World Bank bi-annually to provide up-to-date information on macroeconomic developments in Cambodia. | October, 2015 |
| EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey 2015 - Results | The purpose of the EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey is to capture the thoughts and attitudes of European businesses operating in the region. This is the first of what we expect to be an ongoing annual report looking at the views of European businesses across ASEAN in a number of key areas. | August, 2015 |
| Cambodia Intellectual Property Factsheet | ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk | Whether your business is already operating in Cambodia or you are exploring the potential offered by the country, Helpdesk Cambodia Factsheets provide you with an overview of key IP considerations for Cambodia | July, 2015 |
| Realising the potential of ASEAN | EU-ASEAN Business Council | This paper takes a broad overview of market access and trade-flow restrictions across the ASEAN region and highlights some common themes across the region. | July, 2015 |
| Maintaining high growth, Cambodia Economic Update 2015 | World Bank | The CEU is produced bi-annually to provide up-to-date information on macroeconomic developments in Cambodia. | April, 2015 |
| EuroCham focus: Work permit for foreigners | Practical information about the work permit for foreigners | April, 2015 |
| Work permit instructions from CAMFEBA | Detailed instructions from CAMFEBA regarding the work permit for foreigners | April, 2015 |
| 2015 ASEAN FDI Framework | DFDL | ASEAN FDI Framework: Key Aspects Investors Need to Know | January, 2015 |
| European Development Cooperation Strategy for Cambodia 2014-2018 | This document establishes a joint longterm vision for European partners' development cooperation in Cambodia and reaffirms European partners' commitments to supporting Cambodia and responding to the country's needs as identified by the Royal Government of Cambodia. | November, 2014 |
| Recent developments in ASEAN countries regarding foreign ownership of financial institutions | DFDL | L-Martin Desautels and Jeanne Perreault will analyze recent developments in some ASEAN member states regarding foreign ownership of financial institutions and the potential integration of the banking sector throughout the region. | November, 2014 |
| Investor-state arbitration procedures under the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement | DFDL | L-Martin Desautels, Alex Larkin and Jeanne Perreault will analyze the investor-state arbitration procedures provided for by the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). | October, 2014 |
| The ASEAN Economic Community 2015 | KPMG | On the road to real business impact | June, 2014 |
| ASEAN COMPETITION LAW: A SHAPSHOT | DFDL | Competition law is already here in ASEAN; however it is neither pervasive nor consistent in its implementation among Member States. This guide provides a synopsis of current competition law, including any recent developments in each member state. | June, 2014 |
| ASEAN COMPETITION LAW: A SHAPSHOT | November, -0001 |
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