The Branch chamber of the Pulp and Paper Industry (mentioned below as "Chamber") represents a non-commmercial association, members of which may be bulgarian and foreign entities, who perform business activities in the field of the pulp and paper industry in the Republic of Bulgaria.

The functioning of the Chamber is in conformity with the current legislation of the country and according to its Statute. The Chamber is a legal body with headquarters in the town of Sofia and management office at - "Vazrazdane" municipality, 17 "Antim I" Str. The Chamber has its own stamp.

The Chamber acts in favour of the private interests of its members. The period of existance is not limited in terms and it can open branch offices.

The goals of the Chamber are: to represent the interests of its members before the governmental, state and local institutions; to defend the social and economic interests of its members and those of the branch as a whole.

The Chamber has no administrative functions. It deals mainly with problems of mutual interest, outlined by the General assembly or upon assignment of its members in compliance with the Statute.

The Chamber realises its tasks with the following means: it undertakes initiatives and participates in the development of pprojects for legislative acts, related to the branch; it assists the establishment of direct links and mutually advantageous cooperation with partners from the country and from abroad; it participates in national and international unions and organisations; it takes care for avoidance of unloyal competition among its members; it helps the training and prequalification of the staff; it enhances its members in the establishment of trade contacts both in the country and abroad; it is a party in the process of collective labour agreement in the branch; it fulfills also other tasks, assigned by the General assembly or by single members.

Scope of acitvity of the Chamber: to perform research work, analyses and expert evaluations, to assist the participation of its members in fairs and exhibitions, as well as to provide information to its members, to conduct education, qualification and other activities in compliance with its goals.