Welcome speech

Dear ladies and gentlemen!

The establishment of the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine) demonstrates the interest of the international community in the development of economic potential in each particular country. ICC Ukraine has established itself as one of the most ambitious and dynamically progressing National Committees of the International Chamber of Commerce. Stable positive dynamics of development, effective management and substantial support of member companies allow ICC Ukraine to confidently reach a new qualitative level of activity. In the future, ICC Ukraine will be able to better coordinate the interaction of market participants, jointly building a more reliable and secure world.

ICC Ukraine has convincingly proved to be an effective component of the growing global influence of the ICC National Committee network, and we look forward to further cooperation with our colleagues and members.

Sincerely yours, Vladimir Shchelkunov
(Chair of ICC Ukraine)

ICC is represented in the following countries

170

partners of ICC Ukraine

80+

members of ICC Ukraine

127

years in Ukraine

history

ICC Ukraine

The International Chamber of Commerce is the most influential organization in the business world.

Headquartered in Paris, the International Chamber of Commerce has been bringing businesses together since 1919. Today, the ICC’s global network includes more than 45+ million companies, chambers and associations from 170 countries and has a network of 90 National Committees.

The ICC develops business rules that are used by business entities around the world in international and domestic cooperation, including: Incoterms®, model international commercial contracts, unified rules for the use of trade finance instruments, arbitration practices, etc.

The Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine) is the first national committee in the country. Established in 1998, today it unites national and non-resident companies representing large and medium-sized businesses.

ICC Ukraine is the only organization that has been granted observer status at the United Nations in accordance with the Decision of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.

Vision

The leading Association in the segment of international cooperation and a partner for all participants of global business, government and the international community.

Mission

To promote international trade and investment by implementing the best international practices.

Strategic goals

Shaping a positive international image of Ukraine.

Creating a favorable business environment for sustainable development and prosperity.

The principal preferences of ICC Ukraine are partnerships with the National Committees of the World Business Organization in 94 countries to promote international trade, develop new markets, find partners and attract investment.

The main focus of ICC Ukraine’s activities is international cooperation, creating conditions for the integration of Ukrainian business into the international business community.

Areas of activity

Attracting investments and grants

Assists and advises companies in finding new markets, attracting partners, and developing investment projects.

International business communications

Establishment and ongoing support of communications with international partners on doing business, creating new business lines, and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

Availability of international business cooperation centers in foreign countries.

Legal protection of business from corruption and raiding

A wide range of services in various areas of law: arbitration, administrative, antitrust, information, customs, criminal, commercial, etc.

Establishment of permanent communication (dialog) with government agencies

Active participation in public councils of all subdivisions of the legislative and executive branches of government, cooperation with local governments, constant interaction with the diplomatic corps accredited in Ukraine, governmental committees, and Verkhovna Rada committees.