ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL

What ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL does

ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL is the wholly-owned training subsidiary of ICC France (Comité Français de la Chambre de Commerce Internationale), the French national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1921 and recognized as being of public utility by decree on 18 April 1922, ICC France operates as a non-profit association (association loi 1901) headquartered in Paris at 9 rue d'Anjou, 75008. The organization functions as the voice of the French business community within the global ICC network, grouping more than 160 members — primarily CAC 40 companies, major French banks, top law firms, and professional federations including MEDEF and AFEP — across 10 thematic working commissions covering arbitration, banking, competition, customs, digital economy, environment, taxation, intellectual property, trade policy, and corporate responsibility.

ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL itself operates the Centre de Perfectionnement au Commerce International (CPCI), a training center that delivers professional education programs on international trade rules, trade finance instruments (documentary credits, bank guarantees, Incoterms), international contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Programs are delivered in hybrid format (in-person at the Paris headquarters and remote) and capped at 12 participants per session, with both inter-company and intra-company formats available. The subsidiary holds Qualiopi certification, confirming compliance with French quality standards for professional training organizations. Its technical differentiation rests on the proprietary ICC standards ecosystem (Incoterms 2020, UCP 600, URDG 758, ISP 98, model contracts) rather than on any underlying technology stack.

The business model combines four revenue streams: recurring membership fees (annual billing cadence) from corporate and institutional members, professional services revenue from CPCI training and seminars, one-time publication sales (with a 20% member discount and exclusive French-language distribution rights for certain ICC publications), and event-based professional services. Distribution is sales-led and direct, primarily through phone, email, and online registration. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there have been no funding rounds or M&A transactions. The organization is governed by a board of 20-30 members elected for 3-year terms, currently led by President Matthias Fekl (since 26 June 2024) and Déléguée générale Emmanuelle Butaud Stubbs.

Name

ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL

Legal name

COMITE FRANÇAIS DE LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE INTERNATIONALE

Website

https://icc-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICC-FRANCE CONSEIL is the wholly-owned training subsidiary of ICC France, the French national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce. It operates the CPCI training center, delivering Qualiopi-certified professional education on international trade rules, trade finance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution to French enterprises and law firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG)

Keywords

• International trade training
• Trade finance education
• Commercial arbitration services
• Professional training programs
• International contract law

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Companies and organizations pay membership fees to join ICC France. Members receive preferential pricing on ICC and ICC France services including publications, training, seminars, and model contracts.
2. Training Services: ICC France offers training programs through its CPCI subsidiary covering trade finance, international contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Sessions are delivered in hybrid format (in-person and remote) with limited participants (12 per session). Both inter-company and intra-company sessions are available.
3. Publications and Model Contracts: ICC France sells ICC publications including the Incoterms 2020 rules, model contracts, and arbitration rules. Members receive a 20% discount. French-language versions of certain publications are available through ICC France directly.
4. Seminars and Events: ICC France organizes seminars on international economic and legal topics, some free and some at moderate cost, featuring French and international experts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ICC-France Conseil is the wholly-owned training subsidiary of ICC France (the French national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce). It delivers professional training programs through its Centre de Perfectionnement au Commerce International (CPCI) on international trade rules, trade finance instruments (documentary credits, bank guarantees, Incoterms), international contract negotiation, and commercial dispute resolution. Programs are offered in hybrid format (in-person at ICC France offices in Paris and remote) with sessions capped at 12 participants, available as inter-company open sessions or intra-company dedicated sessions.

Product overview

ICC France operates as the French national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce, offering a portfolio of services centered on international trade facilitation, dispute resolution, and professional training. The core offerings include: the CPCI training center delivering courses on international contract negotiation, trade finance (seminars on documentary credits, bank guarantees, Incoterms), and arbitration; standard-setting products such as Incoterms rules, model contracts, and trade finance regulations; the Échanges Internationaux magazine publication; and formal dispute resolution through ICC's arbitration, mediation, and Dispute Board mechanisms. These services are delivered through 10 thematic working commissions that reflect ICC's international commissions and enable French businesses to influence global trade policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Échanges internationaux: Magazine published by ICC France covering international trade topics, featuring interviews with economic and political leaders.
• Centre de Perfectionnement au Commerce international (CPCI)

Products and services

• Centre de Perfectionnement au Commerce International (CPCI) Training Programs
• ICC Model Contracts (Contrats Modèles ICC)
• Échanges Internationaux Magazine
• Working Commissions (Commissions de Travail)
• ICC International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Trade Finance Rules and Standards

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 91 national committees in all continents capable of providing privileged information on respective markets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association Française des Juristes d'Entreprise (AFJE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AFJE, a forum for exchange of legal expertise among corporate counsel, to support French businesses on international legal matters and promote best practices in corporate law.
• Comité national des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur (CNCCEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNCCEF advisors provide voluntary expertise for French economic presence worldwide. Partnership supports international development of French companies.
• CredimpexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 1973 by documentary credit practitioners, Credimpex represents banks in France. It brings together international trade operations specialists (documentary credits, guarantees, standby letters of credit) in banks, companies, and institutions in France and abroad. Led by Claude Cagnoncle.
• Business FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness France supports French SMEs and ETIs in their export development. Partnership helps connect ICC France members with export support services.
• Paris Place d'ArbitragecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation created by arbitration community stakeholders to promote Paris as the world's leading international arbitration venue. ICC France is a founding member.
• Paris Place de DroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting Paris as an international legal hub, with a mission similar to Paris Place d'Arbitrage. ICC France participates as member.
• L'Union des Fabricants (UNIFAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIFAB is a defense and promotion association for intellectual property rights, bringing together 200 companies from all sectors. Partnership supports IP protection in international trade.
• ICC AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationICC Academy is an online learning platform offering courses and specialized programs on trade finance and cross-border transactions, designed by industry experts. ICC France collaborates on training delivery.
• Ambition 4 ClimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative led by AFEP demonstrating commitment of major companies to climate action. Invests in low-carbon solutions across value chains.
• ConvergenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst multi-service operator for international development, offering operational support for European companies on Africa-Mediterranean-Europe axis. Provides innovative value offers, visibility services, and access to targeted communities.
• Entreprises pour l'Environnement (EPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench association of companies for the environment, bringing together about 40 major French and international companies from all sectors committed to integrating environmental considerations into strategic decisions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CNCCEF (Comité National des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France): National committee of foreign trade advisors providing voluntary expertise for French economic presence worldwide; CNCCEF partners with ICC France on international development of French companies and shares membership and audience with the international trade advisor community.
• AFJE (Association Française des Juristes d'Entreprise): French association of corporate counsel providing a forum for legal expertise exchange, with overlapping audience of in-house legal professionals and a formal partnership with ICC France to support French businesses on international legal matters.
• CCI France: National network of French chambers of commerce serving as intermediaries for French businesses, including SMEs seeking international development support. Overlaps with ICC France on representing French business interests internationally and facilitating bilateral trade relationships; CCI France's president sits on ICC France's board.
• World Chambers Federation: ICC-hosted global network connecting 12,000+ chambers of commerce worldwide; directly relevant as the global convener of which CCI France is a member and as a channel for ICC France's reach into SME-serving chambers and bilateral trade relationships.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Parent organization of ICC France with identical mission at the global level: developing trade standards (Incoterms, UCP), providing arbitration services, and convening national committees and chambers of commerce worldwide. ICC France Conseil effectively channels the ICC's training mandate into France.
• Business France: French national agency supporting French SMEs and mid-cap companies in export development, with a similar mission of connecting French businesses to international markets. Active GTM/marketing partner of ICC France with overlapping SME-focused trade facilitation role.

Broad incumbents

• MEDEF (Mouvement des Entreprises de France): Main French employer federation representing companies across all sectors on labor, economic, and trade policy. Overlaps with ICC France on policy advocacy and coordination of industry positions on trade matters; MEDEF sits on ICC France's board and shares member overlap with CAC 40 constituents.

Regional players

• Paris Place d'Arbitrage: Association promoting Paris as a leading international arbitration venue; ICC France is a founding member and the two organizations collaborate on positioning Paris against London, Singapore and other arbitration hubs, overlapping on international dispute resolution strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICC_France
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icc-france

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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