Kerala Chamber Entrepreneurs Awareness Cell (KCEAC)
Kerala Chamber Entrepreneurs Awareness Cell (KCEAC) is a timely endeavor of the Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Youth Forum (KCCI-YF), at a time when Kerala is fast becoming a thriving business hub. The Awareness Cell is dedicated to helping young and aspirant entrepreneurs to set up small, medium or large scale business establishments in Kerala. KCEAC would act as a mentor and regulator by providing expert advice on the following topics:
| 1 | Identify projects for new entrepreneurs according to their interests and qualifications. |
| 2 | Guidelines for starting ventures for new entrepreneurs |
| 3 | Assistance for registration with central and state governments (VAT, central excise, I E code, SSI, partnership, company etc.) |
| 4 | Advice on financial assistance from financial institutions/government bodies |
| 5 | Information on special package for young/women entrepreneur |
| 6 | Various subsidies from the government |
| 7 | Benefits for entrepreneurs from the minority sector |
| 8 | Corporate and labour laws |
| 9 | Legal affairs and internal security |
| 10 | Marketing support and promotion |
| 11 | Training/Seminar on various topics |
Future programmes
In the near future, KCEAC shall establish an Arbitration Forum, modeled on Indian Council of Arbitration, to address the industrial and trade disputes arising within the state and would like to become the facilitator for settling business related disputes between the government and entrepreneurs.