Q : Does CMA have its representation in the Legislative Council of the HKSAR government? And who is the representative?
A : CMA has been designated as a functional constituency representing the industry in the Legislative Council. Dr Lam Tai Fai, BBS, JP is elected to sit in the LegCo at present.
Q : How can I join the CMA membership?
A : The application procedure is very simple. Just fill in the membership application form, sign and send it together with a Business Registration copy and a cheque to our office. Our Membership Department shall follow the application. For enquiry, please contact Mr Chan at tel. 2542 8610.
Q : What's the difference between Permanent Member, Ordinary Member and Associate Member?
A : Any Hong Kong company engaged in manufacturing activities and is registered as a factory, or any Hong Kong company being holder of over 25% of the issued share capital of any manufacturing factory in areas other than Hong Kong can apply for admission as Ordinary Member or Permanent Member of the Association. Other registered Hong Kong industrial and commercial organizations, trading companies, overseas factories or commercial organizations can apply for admission as Associate Members.
Q : Does CMA help members to apply for business travel visa?
A : We provide business/tourist travel visa application services for members to the USA, Canada and Indonesia with no additional administrative charges. For details, please contact Mr Chan at tel 2542 8621.
Q : Can I apply for the CMA credit card?
A : Any staff member of CMA Members can apply for the BOC CMA Dual Currency Platinum Card and enjoy perpetual annual fee waiver. For application, please download the application form at our homepage or BOC website at http://www.boci.com.hk/chi/creditcard/boci_cc_sc_cma.php. Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2108 3288
Q : Can you tell me where I can find information of manufacturers in Hong Kong and Mainland China?
A : For contacts of Hong Kong manufacturers, please visit our website for CMA members and for business opportunities or visit Hong Kong Trade Development Council. For contacts in Mainland China, you can call China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hong Kong Representative Office at tel 2827 7038.
Q : Does CMA provide information and services on ISO 9000 and other quality management systems?
A : CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories (CMA Testing) is an independent and non-profit-making testing institute administered by CMA. The Laboratories provide testing, calibration, ISO 9000 quality management and other technical consultancy services. For details, you can contact CMA Testing at tel no: 2698 8198 or by e-mail info@cmatcl.com , or visit the website http://www.cmatcl.com.
Q : Can I have the opportunity to join and speak on the latest news of our company's products/services in one of the CMA seminars?
A : CMA regularly organizes seminars and talks for members to keep them abreast of the latest market trends. Companies that want to introduce their products/services, please contact Ms Chan (tel no: 2542 8635) or Ms Hung (tel no: 2542 8691) of the Association for details.
Q : Can I apply for the SME Training Fund of the government when taking the CMA's training course?
A : All training courses organized by the CMA are qualified to apply for the SME Training Fund. In order to assist our participants to apply for the Fund, the CMA will provide our participants with course Attendance Certificate and Application Form of the Fund.