Your voice in policy
We bring real-world business insight to the conversations shaping trade and economic policy.
A stronger business community
Trade thrives when we move together.
The National Association for Trade and Commerce (NATC) is a business association dedicated to championing enterprise growth through collaboration and innovation. We bring ambitious businesses, informed advocates and market-making ideas into one powerful national network.
20,000+businesses connected across our national trade community
Business Backed Growth Initiative· BBGI/2026/EOI/01
Build What’s Next.
Together.
Expressions of Interest are now open for ambitious businesses, Business Backers and strategic partners across every sector—ready to unlock scalable growth, opportunity and impact.
One national voice.
For the people and businesses building the economy.
For the people and businesses building the economy.
48Industry councils
31Regional chapters
96%Member renewal rate
Built for business
Practical support.
Collective influence.
From the boardroom to the marketplace, we make it easier for commerce to do its best work — and to be heard when it matters.
See around corners
Clear market intelligence, sector briefings and practical analysis for smarter decisions.
Meet your next move
Build relationships across sectors, regions and generations of business leadership.
Featured initiatives
Change that opens doors.
Focused programmes that turn collective ambition into practical opportunity for South African businesses.
View all initiatives →ENTERPRISE SUPPORT
Business Backed Growth Initiative
Connecting ambitious enterprises, Business Backers and strategic partners to build scalable growth together.
Explore the initiative →MARKET ACCESSExport Advancement Programme
Helping local businesses build readiness, insight and relationships for new markets.
Explore the initiative →SMALL BUSINESSSMME Development Forum
Creating a stronger platform for small businesses to connect, influence and progress.
Explore the initiative →On the calendar
Where commerce
comes together.
Membership
Belong to the table where decisions are shaped.
Membership is your direct line to expert insight, credible advocacy and a network built to accelerate business.
- Influence the issues that affect you
- Unlock trusted market intelligence
- Make high-value business connections