Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber

What Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber does

The Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC, مرکز داوری اتاق ایران) is a Tehran-based institutional arbitration and mediation body founded in 2002 and operating under the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. It serves as a neutral third-party dispute resolution forum for commercial entities, businesses, economic operators, and investors in Iran, handling domestic and international trade disputes through arbitration and mediation services administered by a Secretariat, governed by a Court of Arbitration, and supported by a published roster of qualified arbitrators. The center publishes fee schedules and an online cost calculator, a model arbitration clause, an arbitration request filing system, and an award review checklist, all governed by its 1402 (2023) arbitration rules — a revised version of the 1386 (2007) rules — alongside a separate mediation ruleset.

Its core product suite comprises arbitration case management, mediation, and education. Arbitration is the primary revenue-generating service, with fees calculated as a take rate on dispute value; mediation and the ACIC Academy (training, workshops, seminars, moot competitions) operate as adjacent offerings. The business model is transactional rather than subscription-based: clients pay per case via the published tariff, and recurring demand is driven by contract drafting that names ACIC as the forum. Distribution is direct through the Tehran Secretariat, augmented by provincial offices (including Isfahan) embedded in regional chambers of commerce, and an extensive MoU network spanning over 20 sectoral and bilateral partners domestically and internationally. Leadership is anchored by Secretary General Dr. Laia Janidai, a University of Tehran Associate Professor and PCA-appointed arbitrator, signaling academic and international legal credibility.

Name

Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber

Legal name

مرکز داوری اتاق ایران

Website

https://arbitration.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) is a Tehran-based institutional arbitration and mediation body, affiliated with the Iran Chamber of Commerce, that administers commercial dispute resolution for businesses, investors, and economic operators through arbitration, mediation, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Arbitration Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAB

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

Keywords

• Commercial arbitration services
• Dispute resolution
• Mediation services
• International trade arbitration
• Arbitral tribunal proceedings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) provides institutional commercial arbitration and mediation services for resolving domestic and international business disputes. It administers arbitration proceedings from filing through award issuance, maintains a roster of qualified arbitrators and mediators, and operates an Academy offering specialized training, workshops, and moot competitions in collaboration with universities and professional associations.

Product overview

Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) operates as a unified dispute resolution services platform offering a comprehensive suite of legal resolution services centered on arbitration and mediation. The organization provides core arbitration case management including filing requests, arbitrator selection, cost calculation, and award review, complemented by mediation services with comparable administrative features. Educational offerings are delivered through the ACIC Academy, which provides specialized training programs, workshops, seminars, and moot arbitration competitions. All services are supported by published arbitration rules and regulations that govern case procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACIC Academy: Educational and research division of the center focusing on developing arbitration and mediation knowledge and skills, offering specialized training courses, workshops, seminars, and moot arbitration competitions in collaboration with domestic and foreign universities and professional associations.

Products and services

• Arbitration Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, sectoral, academic, international, bilateral and government.

• Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (اتاق بازرگانی استانبول)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in arbitration services between ACIC and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
• Isfahan Chamber of Commerce (اتاق بازرگانی اصفهان)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to develop and promote commercial arbitration among Isfahan Chamber members and provide optimal arbitration services
• Association of Oil and Gas Engineering Contractors of Iran (انجمن شرکت‌های مهندسی پیمانکاری نفت و گاز)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in dispute resolution for oil and gas sector contracts
• Union of Iranian Mineral Producers and Exporters (اتحادیه تولیدکنندگان و صادرکنندگان محصولات معدنی ایران)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in mining sector dispute resolution
• Armenia Center for Arbitration and Mediation (مرکز داوری و میانجیگری ارمنستان)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cross-border arbitration and mediation cooperation between Armenia and Iran
• Iran Energy Export Federation (فدراسیون صادرات انرژی و صنایع وابسته ایران)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in energy sector dispute resolution
• Iran Insurers Syndicate (سندیکاری بیمه‌گران ایران)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in insurance sector dispute resolution
• Iranian Scientific Association of Intellectual Property Law (انجمن علمی حقوق مالکیت فکری ایران)academicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academic cooperation in intellectual property dispute resolution
• Asian International Arbitration Center (AIAC)internationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for international arbitration cooperation with Asian International Arbitration Center
• International Commercial Arbitration Court of Russian Chamber (مرکز داوری تجاری بین‌المللی اتاق روسیه)internationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in commercial arbitration between Iran and Russia
• Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و ازبکستان)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و برزیل)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و عمان)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation. In 1405, joint legal workshop on force majeure held with Legal Commission of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber.
• Iran-Austria Chamber of Commerce (اتاق بازرگانی ایران - اتریش)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral arbitration cooperation
• Iran-Spain Chamber of Commerce (اتاق بازرگانی ایران - اسپانیا)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral arbitration cooperation
• Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce (اتاق بازرگانی ایران - سوئیس)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral arbitration cooperation
• Iran-Greece Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و یونان)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و روسیه)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• Iran-Sweden Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و سوئد)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce (اتاق مشترک بازرگانی ایران و امارات)bilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bilateral trade dispute resolution cooperation
• High Council of Banks and Private Financial Institutions (شورای عالی کانون بانک‌ها و موسسات خصوصی)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for banking and financial sector dispute resolution
• Iran Trade Development Organization (سازمان توسعه تجارت ایران)governmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for trade dispute resolution support and cooperation in international trade facilitation
• Iranian Animal Feed, Poultry and Aquatic Industries Association (انجمن صنایع خوراک دام، طیور و آبزیان ایران)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for agricultural sector dispute resolution
• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)internationalTechnology or IntegrationMoU for international arbitration cooperation. CIETAC is China's oldest and largest arbitration institution, recognized since 2000.
• Iran Venture Capital Association (انجمن سرمایه گذاری خطر پذیر کشور)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for startup and venture capital sector dispute resolution
• Iranian Association of Biological Products Manufacturers (انجمن تولید کنندگان محصولات بیولوژیک)sectoralStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for biotechnology sector dispute resolution

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): Asia's preeminent international arbitration institution offering a full suite of arbitration and mediation services. Directly comparable as an institutional arbitration body with international caseload across commercial sectors.
• Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC): Malaysia-based regional arbitration center offering arbitration, mediation, and adjudication services. ACIC maintains an MoU with AIAC for international arbitration cooperation, and both institutions serve as regional institutional ADR bodies for commercial disputes.
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): Leading Asian international arbitration institution administering complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Comparable in offering institutional arbitration, mediation, and rule-based dispute resolution services.
• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC): China's oldest and largest arbitration institution, directly comparable as a national-level institutional arbitration body offering commercial arbitration, mediation, and domain-specific expertise. ACIC has an active MoU with CIETAC for international arbitration cooperation.
• Armenia Center for Arbitration and Mediation: Regional institutional arbitration and mediation center providing commercial dispute resolution services. ACIC has an MoU for cross-border arbitration and mediation cooperation between Armenia and Iran, making it a directly comparable regional counterpart.
• International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Russian Chamber of Commerce: Russia's primary institutional arbitration body, comparable as a national chamber-affiliated arbitration institution handling domestic and international commercial disputes. ACIC has a bilateral MoU for cooperation in commercial arbitration between Iran and Russia.

Broad incumbents

• ICC International Court of Arbitration: Global incumbent in international commercial arbitration with the largest caseload and broadest international recognition. Represents the dominant institutional competitor for any cross-border arbitration mandate, including those involving Iranian parties.

Others

• Tehran Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Committee: The parent organization's own dispute resolution mechanisms, serving as a closely related quasi-internal forum for commercial disputes among Iran Chamber members. Provides the institutional context within which ACIC operates as a specialized entity.

Regional players

• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC): Leading Middle East arbitration institution offering arbitration and mediation services. Competes with ACIC for cross-border disputes involving the broader Middle East region and serves a comparable commercial clientele seeking institutional ADR.
• Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC): Turkey-based regional arbitration center operating in a comparable geographic corridor to ACIC. ACIC has an MoU with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce for cooperation in arbitration services, and both institutions serve as primary ADR hubs in their respective jurisdictions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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