Tashkent International Arbitration Centre

What Tashkent International Arbitration Centre does

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) is a non-governmental, non-profit arbitration institution established in November 2018 by Presidential decree of Uzbekistan and operating under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan. TIAC provides impartial and neutral dispute resolution services — primarily international commercial arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and dispute board appointment services — to Uzbek parties and international commercial counterparties across the CIS region and globally. Its caseload as of September 2021 spanned parties from at least 11 countries including Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Turkey, Singapore, and Hong Kong, covering commercial disputes alongside sports, infrastructure, intellectual property, and blockchain-related matters. The institution officially launched internationally in Paris in April 2019 and is led by Director Diana Bayzakova.

TIAC's product offering is anchored on three rule sets: the TIAC Rules of Arbitration 2021, the TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules of Arbitration 2023 (jointly administered with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre under a cooperation agreement signed in September 2022), and the TIAC Mediation Rules. Supporting infrastructure includes a Panel of 98 main arbitrators plus a Reserve Panel of 44 arbitrators drawn from over 60 countries, with a documented 40% female appointment rate; a Roster of Tribunal Secretaries; specialized sports arbitrators; a Diversity Toolkit; the TIAC45 young practitioners' working group; and the annual TIAC Nikonov International Tech Moot competition (≈70% international participation). The technology stack consists of an online arbitration administration platform with digital request submission portals, a cost calculator, and case-status login functionality.

TIAC's business model is transaction-based under a zero administrative fee policy, charging only a non-refundable filing fee of USD 950 for standard arbitration and mediation requests (USD 1,450 for emergency relief), plus arbitrator fees calculated per the Schedule of Costs and advance deposits against arbitration costs. Under the TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules, HKIAC additionally charges an HKD 8,000 administrative fee per case. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct engagement, online submission portals, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's CIS referral network, and event-driven visibility through the annual Uzbek Arbitration Week co-organized with the Ministry of Justice. The institution does not disclose revenue, has no external funding rounds, and operates with 17 employees as a state-affiliated non-profit.

Name

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre

Legal name

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre

Website

https://tiac.uz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) is a non-profit arbitration institution in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, offering zero-admin-fee arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and dispute board services to Uzbek and international commercial parties through a 142-member international arbitrator panel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Arbitration Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Valuation (damages, shareholder disputes) (FSAEAHAI)

Keywords

• International arbitration services
• Commercial dispute resolution
• Mediation services
• Arbitration administration
• Expert determination

Headquarters

HQ city

Tashkent

HQ country

Uzbekistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Arbitration Filing Fees: Non-refundable filing fees charged for arbitration requests: USD 950 for standard requests and USD 1450 for emergency relief applications, payable in UZS equivalent by Uzbek entities.
2. Arbitrator Fees: Fees paid to arbitrators for their services in proceedings, calculated based on TIAC Schedule of Costs 2021.
3. Mediation Filing Fees: Non-refundable filing fee of USD 950 for mediation requests, payable in UZS equivalent by Uzbek entities and individuals.
4. Advance Deposits: Parties transfer advance deposits for arbitration costs calculated based on Schedule 1 of TIAC Rules of Arbitration after the 15-day response period or upon receipt of Answer to Request for Arbitration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) administers international commercial arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and dispute board appointment services for Uzbek and international parties. It operates under the TIAC Rules of Arbitration 2021 and the TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules of Arbitration 2023, with a zero administrative fee policy covering filing fees and arbitrator fees. Supplementary offerings include a panel of 98 main arbitrators, a reserve panel of 44 arbitrators, a Roster of Tribunal Secretaries, specialized sports dispute arbitration, and educational programs such as the TIAC NIKONOV International Tech Moot.

Product overview

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) is a dispute resolution institution offering a comprehensive suite of arbitration and mediation services for commercial and sports disputes. The core offering consists of the TIAC Rules of Arbitration 2021 and TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules (co-administered with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre), complemented by Mediation Rules, Dispute Board Appointment Services, and Expert Appointment Services. TIAC maintains a Panel of 98 main arbitrators and a Reserve Panel of 44 arbitrators, along with a Roster of Tribunal Secretaries for administrative support. Specialized services include sports dispute arbitration with dedicated arbitrators. The institution also runs educational programs including the TIAC NIKONOV International Tech Moot competition for law students and the TIAC45 initiative promoting young practitioners and diversity in arbitration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TIAC Rules of Arbitration 2021 Primary arbitration rules governing dispute resolution proceedings at TIAC, defining procedures for filing requests, conducting hearings, and issuing awards in commercial arbitrations administered by TIAC. Available in English with translations in Chinese and Russian.
• TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules of Arbitration 2023 Joint arbitration rules developed with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, combining TIAC's cost-effectiveness and CIS regional expertise with HKIAC's international experience for co-administered arbitration cases with USD 1,000 filing fee (USD 1,500 for emergency relief) plus HKD 8,000 HKIAC administrative fee per case.
• TIAC Mediation Rules Rules governing mediation proceedings at TIAC for parties seeking alternative dispute resolution through facilitated negotiation, with a non-refundable filing fee of USD 950.
• Dispute Board Appointment Services Services for appointing Dispute Board members, deciding challenges to DB members, reviewing DB decisions as to form, and fixing fees of DB members upon parties' request.
• Sports Dispute Arbitration Specialized arbitration and mediation services delivered to federations, associations, and athletes for sports-related disputes, with a dedicated list of sports arbitrators and mediation practitioners.
• Expert Appointment Service Service for appointing experts to determine disputes, with the first request registered in July 2022 related to a large-scale infrastructure project financed by an International Financial Institution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% female arbitrator appointments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022TIAC and HKIAC entered into a cooperation agreement to adopt the TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Arbitration Rules. Under these rules, TIAC and HKIAC jointly administer cases, with HKIAC making decisions on certain procedural issues. HKIAC makes decisions without charging administrative fees except in limited, pre-defined circumstances. This partnership combines TIAC's cost-effectiveness and CIS expertise with HKIAC's international experience.
• TIAC45 Working GroupcoreOthersTIAC45 is a working group of young arbitration practitioners (under 45) that supports TIAC in diversity initiatives, including developing the TIAC Diversity Toolkit for broader choices in arbitrator appointments, and launching the TIAC Roster of Tribunal Secretaries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA): Established international arbitration institution based in London, administering cross-border commercial disputes with strong ties to common-law jurisdictions. Competes globally with TIAC for high-value international cases and arbitrator appointments.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): One of the world's leading international arbitration institutions, administering a large volume of cross-border commercial disputes. Competes with TIAC for the same Asia-Pacific arbitration market but with vastly greater scale, brand recognition, and caseload.
• ICC International Court of Arbitration: Global gold-standard arbitration institution administering a high volume of international commercial disputes worldwide. Sets industry norms and rules used by many institutions, and competes with TIAC for cross-border commercial cases involving Uzbekistan or CIS parties.
• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC): Long-established European arbitration institution with strong historical Russia/CIS ties and a reputation for handling East-West commercial disputes. Particularly relevant competitor for CIS-region cases involving Russian, Kazakh, or Uzbek parties.

Direct peers

• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): Leading international arbitration institution with which TIAC has a strategic cross-institutional partnership and co-administers cases under shared rules. Both administer arbitration and mediation for cross-border commercial disputes in the Asia-Pacific region, making HKIAC the most directly comparable peer.
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC): Regional arbitration center serving the MENA region with comparable scope (commercial arbitration, mediation, and panel-based arbitrator selection). Connected to TIAC via supervisory board member Dr. Hussam Talhuni (former DIAC Director), making institutional comparison natural.

Regional players

• Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA): Indian international arbitration institution offering comparable arbitration and mediation services with a regional South Asia focus. Both institutions target emerging-market commercial disputes with international party involvement and are building visibility through annual ADR week events.
• International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian CCI (ICAC): Regional arbitration institution serving Ukraine and the broader CIS market. Most directly comparable peer in terms of CIS geographic focus, scale, and post-Soviet heritage - competing for similar case profiles and party profiles in the region.
• Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC): Malaysia-based arbitration institution offering arbitration, mediation, and adjudication services across Asia. Comparable in scope, mid-scale, and emerging-market positioning to TIAC, with similar government-backed institutional origins.

Emerging players

• Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International (KCAB): Korean arbitration institution with a growing international caseload and cross-institutional partnerships. Comparable in trajectory - a relatively newer international player leveraging cost and procedural advantages to compete with established global venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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