International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a global business organization that promotes trade and investment, sets business standards, and resolves international business disputes.

Headquartered in Paris, ICC includes members from over 100 countries, incorporating corporations, law firms, trade associations, and chambers of commerce.

ICC provides key services:

1. Business standards: ICC develops rules and guidelines such as Incoterms and the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600).
2. Dispute resolution: ICC offers arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution through the International Court of Arbitration and the International Centre for ADR.
3. Policy advocacy: ICC engages with organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO), United Nations (UN), and G20 to influence global trade policies.

Key publications include the ICC Arbitration Rules, ICC Incoterms® rules, and ICC Digital Standards Initiative reports. Prominent events hosted by ICC encompass the World Chambers Congress and ICC International Trade and Prosperity Week.