To apply for membership, applicants must visit the office of the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) in person along with the required documents.

MGMA Office Address, Email and Phone No. -
Address: 9th Floor, UMFCCI Tower, No. 29th, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon.
Email: mgma@myanmargarments.org
Email: profficer.mgma@gmail.com
Phone: 01-2300253, 01-2314829 Ext: 13
Phone: 09-443399441, 09-443399442

The following documents are required to apply MGMA membership.

Export & Import (CMP) Garment

1. MGMA Membership Application Form
   Download application form
2. Recommendation (or) Registration Certificate from Ministry of Industry, Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection
3. Myanmar Investment Commission permit copy (MIC)
4. Copy of Proposal submit to Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC)
5. Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)*
6. Taxpayer Identification Certificate of Ministry of Planning and Finance, Internal Revenue Department
7. Certificate of Exporter/Importer Registration with the Ministry of Commerce
8. Registered Director List (Extract Form) of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)
9. Photocopy of Passport (or) National Registration Card of the applicant person
10. Two (1 x 1 inch) sized photos of the membership applicant person
11. Member card (or) Recommendation letter from Garment Cluster Association in Myanmar of {Chinese Textile & Garment Association in Myanmar (CTGA), Hong Kong Myanmar Manufacturers’ Association (HKMMA), Japan Garment Manufacturers Association in Myanmar (JGMA) and Korea Garment Association in Myanmar (KOGAM)}

Local Garment Company

1. MGMA Membership Application Form
   MGMA Membership Application Form
2. Myanmar Investment Commission permit copy (MIC) (if local/domestic investor, YCDC permit only)*
3. Recommendation (or) Registration Certificate from Ministry of Industry, Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection
4. Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)*
5. Taxpayer Identification Certificate of Ministry of Planning and Finance, Internal Revenue Department
6. Registered Director List (Extract Form) of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)
7. Photocopy of passport (or) National Registration Card of the applicant person
8. Two (around 1″) sized photos of the membership applicant person

Admission and annual membership fees of Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association are:

• Foreign Investment or Joint Venture
  • Admission: 100,000 MMK
  • Annual: 300,000 MMK
• Local Investment (Myanmar Company)
  • Admission: 100,000 MMK
  • Annual: 100,000 MMK

In addition to the above admission and annual membership fees, it is also required to pay participation fees for training courses and other activities. The participation fee rates are as follows:

• Foreign Investment or Joint Venture
  • USD 1,000
• Local Investment (Myanmar Company)
  • 500,000 MMK

Information about member factories can be found in the MGMA Member List published by the association and also in the Members Directory page of the MGMA official website.

The MGMA Member List book includes the names, addresses, contact details, export countries, product types, number of workers, and other relevant information about MGMA member factories.

Yes, the MGMA Member List book is available for purchase. The price is 50,000 MMK for MGMA members and USD 35 for non-members (also payable in MMK based on the current exchange rate). The book can be purchased in person at the MGMA office. For more information, please contact 01-2300253 or 01-2314829, Ext: 12.

You can find information about which factory produces what type of garments in our MGMA Members List book and the sourcing directory page on this website.

Yes, it is required. Member factories are obligated to inform MGMA in the event of either temporary or permanent closure.

You need to be a member of the MOC’s Trade Net 2.0 system and submit your application via the MGMA Online Portal.

You can submit your application 24/7 through the online system. However, MGMA will review and approve applications only on weekdays.

There are two types of recommendation services available: Normal Service and Express Service.

The two types of CMP import license recommendation services—Normal Service and Express Service—differ in both processing time and service fees.

Normal Service: The recommendation will be issued within 48 hours from the time of application. The service fee is 20,000 MMK per recommendation.

Express Service:

• Applications submitted before 12:00 PM on working days will be processed on the same day.
• Applications submitted after 12:00 PM will be processed by 12:00 PM on the next working day.
• The service fee is 80,000 MMK per recommendation.

No, there isn’t a designated bank. Payments can be made using an MPU card from any bank that has E-Commerce enabled.

For any inquiries related to the CMP import license recommendation, please contact 09-443399441.

You can find the information on the CMP Information page under the News & Event section of the MGMA website at www.myanmargarments.org. It is also available for download at https://mgmaonlineportal.com/member/login.

Yes, MGMA provides training on this process. For more information about the training, please contact 09-443399441 or 09-443399442.

Yes, amendments are allowed if the raw material to be amended has a zero balance. To make amendments, you must log in and update the information through https://mgmaonlineportal.com/member/login.

Required documents for Repair & Return recommendation are:

1. A letter on the company’s letterhead containing details such as the Allowed Shipment (ED) number and date, quantity of goods to be returned, reason for the return, and the destination country for re-export.
2. Quantity details of the garments to be returned, along with the corresponding import invoice and packing list.
3. A copy of the email from the buyer.
4. A copy of the Allowed Shipment (ED).

Required documents for Re-Export (Permit) recommendation are:

1. A letter on the company’s letterhead containing details such as the Allowed Shipment (ED) number and date, quantity (Meter or KG) of textile to be returned, reason for the return, and the destination country for re-export.
2. Copy of invoice & packing list containing details of the garments to be returned.
3. A copy of the email from the buyer.
4. A copy of the Release Order (ID).
5. A copy of the Import License.

Required documents for a recommendation regarding discrepancy in the percentage composition on the export label are:

1. A letter on the company’s letterhead containing details such as name and type of textile, reason of discrepancy, etc.
2. Invoice & Packing List containing details about quantity and percentage of textile to be returned.
3. A copy of the Release Order (ID).
4. A copy of the Import License.

Country of Origin can be applied through the online system at https://member.umfcci.com.mm/#/access/signin and required documents are:

1. A letter on the company’s letterhead containing details such as quantity, the destination country for export, and so on.
2. Copies of the Invoice & Packing List.
3. A copy of the Bill of Loading (BL).
4. A copy of the Allowed Shipment (ED).

The contact number for inquiries regarding recommendations for Repair & Return, Re-Export (Permit), Percentage Composition, Country of Origin, and Amendments is 09-443399442.

Member factories can access import/export information through the MGMA Online Recommendation Service (Viber Channel), the MGMA Facebook Page, and the association’s official website.

KG Clearance refers to the verification process conducted to ensure that CMP factories, which are allowed to import raw materials (e.g., fabrics) tax-free under the condition of 100% re-export, have actually re-exported the finished goods. The quantities of imported and exported materials are usually compared and calculated in kilograms (KG), which is why the process is called KG Clearance.

Yes, there is. For each quarter of the year, CMP factories are required to submit their KG reports to the MGMA office within the following 45 days. This submission is part of the KG Clearance process.

CMP factories must provide the Release Orders (ID) and Allowed Shipments (ED & BL) for the imported and exported goods handled during each quarter as follows:

1. For January, February, and March — submit by May 15
2. For April, May, and June — submit by August 15
3. For July, August, and September — submit by November 15
4. For October, November, and December — submit by February 15 of the following year

These documents must be sent to the MGMA office in order to complete the KG Clearance process.

Yes. At least 70% of the total imported materials (in kilograms) must be re-exported.

No, you cannot. If your export volume is below 70% of the imported quantity, you will not be able to proceed with a new application for the license recommendation after logging in at https://mgmaonlineportal.com/member/login.

Yes, they do. KG Clearance must be completed by submitting the relevant sales invoices for the purchased materials.

The contact number for inquires regarding KG Clearance is 01-2314829, Ext: 17.

The import and export records (Release Order (ID) and Allowed Shipment (ED & BL)) submitted by CMP factories for each quarter will be reviewed within the following quarter (e.g., for the months of January, February, and March, the review will be completed within April, May, and June) and uploaded the KG Clearance result to https://mgmaonlineportal.com/member/login. You can log in using your assigned username and password to check the result.

Yes, MGMA does. MGMA has a training school called MGHRDC (Myanmar Garment Human Resource Development Center) at Saung Nit Bus Stop, Lower Mingalardone Road, Sint Ngu Ward, Insein Township, Yangon.

At MGMA’s MGHRDC training school, basic sewing operator, advanced sewing operator, industrial engineering (IE) and supervisor trainings are being provided regularly and labour law awareness and HR training are also organized occasionally.

MGHRDC’s address is No. 400(B), Lower Mingalardone Road, Sint Ngu Ward, Insein Township, Yangon. The nearest bus stop is Saung Nit Bus Stop beside Denko gas station.

You are invited to attend the Basic Sewing Operator Training at the Myanmar Garment Human Resource Development Center (MGHRDC), located at No. 400(B), Lower Mingalardon Road, Sint Ngu Ward, Insein Township.

• Training duration: 15 days
• Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 40 years old
• Required Documents:
  • Two passport-sized photos
  • A copy of your NRC card
  • A recommendation letter from your local ward administrative office

This training is free of charge, and each trainee will receive an allowance of 15,000 MMK upon completion.

• Training Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Note: No classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Accommodation: Dormitory facilities are not provided, but information about nearby hostels is available.

Male applicants are also welcome, though space is limited.

After completing the training, those interested in working at garment factories will be introduced to recruitment opportunities.

You are invited to attend the Advanced Sewing Operator Training at the Myanmar Garment Human Resource Development Center (MGHRDC), located at No. 400(B), Lower Mingalardon Road, Sint Ngu Ward, Insein Township.

• Training Fees:

  • From Member Factory: 30,000 MMK
  • From Non-Member Factory: 40,000 MMK

• Training duration: 10 days

• Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 40 years old

• Required Documents:

  • Two passport-sized photos
  • A copy of your NRC card
  • A recommendation letter from your local ward administrative office

• Training Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Note: No classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Accommodation: Dormitory facilities are not provided, but information about nearby hostels is available.

Male applicants are also welcome, though space is limited.

After completing the training, those interested in working at garment factories will be introduced to recruitment opportunities.

The Advanced Motor Sewing Machine Training Course includes both theoretical and practical lessons on the following:

1. Operation and practice with:
   • Buttonhole Machine
   • Button Attach Machine
   • Bartacking Machine
   • 4-thread and 5-thread Overlock Machines
   • 2-needle and Single-needle Auto Machines (including timed practice on 3 types of sheets)
2. Practical sewing techniques:
   • Sewing round pocket flaps, pleats, shoulder reinforcements, patch pockets, collar attachment, collar and band combinations, front placket installation, and methods for attaching cuffs, sleeves, and armholes
   • Full construction of a shirt
   • Basic zipper and concealed zipper installation
   • Side pocket construction
3. Skirt making:
   • Complete skirt cutting and sewing process
4. Special techniques:
   • Two types of sailor collar construction
   • Full and flat welt pocket sewing techniques
   • Inserting a flap into a welt pocket

Additionally, depending on the trainee’s skill level, training on sewing style pants may also be provided.

You can attend the IE (Industrial Engineering) training course at MGHRDC, located at No. 400(B), Lower Mingalardon Road, near Saung Nhit Bus Stop, beside Denko Fuel Station, Insein Township.

• Training Duration: 2 weeks
• Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 40 years old
• Required Documents:
  • Two passport-sized photos
  • A copy of your NRC card
  • A recommendation letter from your ward administrative office
• Training Fee:
  • Free for trainees sent by member factories
  • 40,000 MMK per person for other participants
• Education Requirement: Minimum middle school education
• Class Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Note: No classes on Saturdays and Sundays
• Accommodation: Dormitory is not provided. However, information about nearby hostels can be provided upon request.
• Male participants are welcome, though there is a headcount limitation.

After completing the training, those who wish to work in garment factories will be introduced to job opportunities through factory recruitment support.

The Industrial Engineering (IE) Training Course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to improve production efficiency. The course covers:

• Operation line balancing: organizing and managing sewing lines efficiently
• Machine layout: proper placement and spacing of machinery
• Role of managers/supervisors: understanding leadership responsibilities in a production setting
• Technical topics including:
  • QC 7 Tools
  • Operation Analysis
  • Process Analysis
  • Time Study
  • Motion Study
  • Production Design
  • Process Control
  • 5S
  • Basic Textile Knowledge
• Training and coaching of new workers
• A 3-day on-site practical learning experience at a garment factory

In addition to basic and advanced sewing courses, the following training programs related to the garment industry are also offered from time to time, depending on availability and demand.

1. Adjusting and Tuning Technique training
2. Repairing Sewing Machine
3. Quality Control (QC)

For inquiries about sewing and garment industry training courses provided by MGHRDC under MGMA, you can contact the following numbers: 09-795405583, 09-784087739, and 09-450723262.

Yes, there are. MGHRDC, under MGMA, also offers various non-sewing courses from time to time through its Labour Affairs Department and other departments. These include:

• Labour Law Training
• HR Manager Training for Garment Factories
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Training
• Environmental Conservation Training
• Income Management Training
• And more, depending on availability

For more information about these courses, you can contact the office at: 01-2300253, 01-2314829, 09-443399441, 09-443399442 Or contact the Labour Affairs Team directly at: 09-257313341, 09-43127472, and 09-250656561.

As part of its service orientation, MGMA regularly organizes annual events such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Members’ Orientation, and Members’ Day.

Starting from 2023, MGMA has also been hosting the Made in Myanmar Garment Exhibition every December.

In addition, MGMA provides various service-oriented activities including:

• Commercial Networking Events
• Buyer Delegation Tours
• Meetings with International Stakeholders
• Study and Exchange Tour Programs to visit and learn from other factories

These initiatives aim to foster connection, learning, and collaboration within the garment industry.

MGMA facilitates participation in international garment trade fairs such as those organized by Messe Frankfurt. The association also arranges Buyer Delegation Tours, inviting member factory representatives to visit countries like China, India, Vietnam, Singapore, and others for learning and exposure.

For such opportunities, MGMA informs members one to two months in advance through official communication channels such as email, Facebook, and the MGMA website.

To support the development of Myanmar’s garment sector, MGMA undertakes several international collaborations, including:

• Showcasing Made in Myanmar garments at international trade fairs
• Participating as a member of the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTex)
• Signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and collaborating with organizations such as the STAR Network (Sustainable Textile of the Asian Region)

These efforts aim to promote Myanmar’s garment industry and strengthen its presence in the global market.

MGMA implements the Voluntary Labour Compliance Assessment (VLCA) to ensure that its member factories respect and comply with labour laws. VLCA is an annual assessment process through which member factories evaluate their own adherence to labour law requirements.

In addition, MGMA provides services under the Employers’ Package, which includes:

• Labour law advisory services
• Support with documentation
• Training programs
• Assistance in resolving labour disputes

Moreover, MGMA regularly organizes awareness programs, seminars, and training sessions related to labour laws and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to further promote compliance and best practices among member factories.

MGMA has established a Labour Affairs Team with dedicated staff to assist member factories on labour-related matters. You can contact the responsible team members at the following phone numbers: 09-257313341, 09-43127472, and 09-250656561.

MGMA has established a Labour Affairs Team with dedicated staff to assist member factories on labour-related matters. This team is responsible for managing both the Voluntary Labour Compliance Assessment (VLCA) and the Employers’ Package.

For inquiries, you can contact them at: 09-257313341, 09-43127472, and 09-250656561.

Member factories of MGMA are required to complete the VLCA without exception. Detailed information on how to complete the VLCA can be found on the MGMAVLCA webpage.

MGMA Employers’ Package services are not free. Fees are charged based on the number of workers in the factory, according to an appropriate rate scale.

For more details, you can visit the Employers’ Package page or contact the following phone numbers:

09-257313341, 09-43127472, and 09-250656561.

Workers and management staff working at MGMA member factories can report any violations or breaches of labour laws to MGMA. Complaints can be submitted by filling out the MGMA Complaint Form available online.