About The Chamber
The French-Arab Chamber of Commerce (CCFA), was established in 1970 as an association governed by the Law of 1901 and the Law of November 12, 1956, which regulates the use of the designation “Chamber of Commerce,” the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce is a mixed and joint consultative assembly. Its mission is to promote and develop trade relations as well as industrial, financial, tourism, and agricultural cooperation between French and Arab economic operators.
Membership in the Chamber is open to industrial and commercial enterprises, banks, liberal professions, chambers of commerce, and employers’ organizations from France and Arab countries.
In accordance with the Chamber’s statutes, the President is of French nationality, while the Secretary General, responsible for the executive functions of the Chamber, is of Arab nationality. The members of the Board of Directors are elected on a parity basis by the Ordinary General Assembly.
The Chamber’s geographical jurisdiction covers France and the 22 member states of the League of Arab States, namely: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Morocco, Mauritania, Palestine, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
President: Vincent Reina
ARAB MEMBERS
– Saudi Export Development Center
– Algerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Jordan Chamber of Commerce
– Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Djibouti Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Mauritania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
– Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry
– Cotton Marketing Organization (Syria)
– Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce
– Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of the United Arab Emirates
– Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
– Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
– Federation of Lebanese Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
– Federation of Moroccan Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Services
– Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce & Industry
– Federation of Sudanese Businessmen & Employers
– Union of Syrian Chambers of Commerce
– General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
– Tunisian Union of Trade, Industry & Handicrafts
Services:
Legalization:
Document Certification Procedures – The Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce, Your Gateway to the Arab World, Always by Your Side
Since its establishment in December 1970, under the impetus and with the support of the League of Arab States, the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce (FACC) has been responsible for promoting trade, investment, and fostering a deeper understanding between French businesses and the Arab world.
To continue meeting your document certification needs, the FACC offers a daily, fast, immediate, and personalized service, providing manual signatures and stamped seals on all original company and export product documents.
Given this mandate, it is essential that all stakeholders involved in fostering economic relations between French companies and Arab states prioritize the legalization services offered by the FACC.
For legalizations or information requests, please visit our team at:
250 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris – Legalization Office, FACC
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Important Notice:
Effective January 1st, 2025, and in accordance with the Board decision dated December 11th, 2024, the legalization fee will be €70 per certified document.
VISA SERVICE
French exporters to certain Arab countries are required to present, upon arrival of their goods and for customs clearance purposes, a set of export documents duly certified by the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce and the consulate of the destination country. These documents include:
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Transport Certificate
Supplier Certificate
Analysis Certificate
Phytosanitary Certificate
Health Certificate
Halal Certificate
Export and Dioxin Certificate
Packing List (required by Kuwait only if the customs code is not indicated on the invoice)
All documents must first be certified by the relevant French Chamber of Commerce corresponding to the exporting company, except those marked with an asterisk, which must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Legalization Service – 55 Boulevard des Invalides, 75007 Paris.
Please enclose:
One photocopy of each document for our records
A check for the visa fees made payable to the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Tariff (as of January 1, 2025): €70 per certified document
Payment Methods: Check or Cash
Visa Services Availability
The FACC Legalization Office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Our Chamber can also forward your documents to the consulate of the relevant country.
To do so, please provide:
Two stamped envelopes (one for sending to the consulate, and one for the consulate’s return)
A check payable to the respective consulate for their fees
As fees vary by country, please check with the appropriate consulate beforehand.
Note: Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also required for:
KBIS company registration documents
Notarized deeds
Documents issued by agricultural or veterinary services
For any further information, our Visa Service remains at your disposal.
Consulting:
Commercial missions for French companies in Arab countries.
Information and country seminars for companies.
Breakfasts with economic and institutional speakers.
Participation in trade fairs and economic conferences.
Organization of fact finding missions for Arab Embassies in major French cities.
Reception of Ministers and Arab delegations coming to France.
Organization of B2B meetings for the benefit of Arab companies coming to France.
Organization of “France-country Forum” and conferences.
Information:
To share and widely disseminate information, through a Newsletter and a website.
The Newsletter: the Chamber's newsletter is a concentrate of constant monitoring of economic and financial news from companies, opportunities to be seized in France and in the Arab countries and a tool for disseminating the Chamber's activities. The French version is widely sent to economic and institutional circles and the Arabic version is widely distributed in the 22 Arab countries.
The Chamber also publishes every two weeks a business intelligence letter : ccfa Veille.
The website is dynamic, informative and responsive. It provides macroeconomic and statistical data on Arab countries and news on the CCFA program of activities.
Dispute resolution:
The Mediation and Arbitration Center near the French- Arab Chamber of Commerce (CCFA) brings together eminent arbitrators and mediators of international renown.
It has state-of-the-art regulations corresponding to the standard of regulations of the most prestigious arbitration institutions in the world.
The Mediation and Arbitration Center offers to corporate or individual persons a specific method of resolving disputes based on dual Franco-Arab cultures and respect for parity.
Advantages to our members:
To allow economic operators to quickly access the best sources of information and establish high-level direct contacts, the French-Arab Chamber of Commerce (CCFA) offers its members the following advantages:
- Networking
- Discussions and conferences
- Support from our Chamber for business visas.
- Priority for certification of commercial documents.
- Assistance for exports or FDI in all the countries of the Arab World.
- Connection with Arab companies wishing to set up or export to France.
- Facilitation of selection of products and services according to markets and countries.
- Quick contact with potential importers.
- Assistance of our Chamber during commercial negotiations.
- Regular information on business opportunities.
- Assistance and protection of your interests through the Mediation and Arbitration Center of our Chamber.
- Insertion of the logo of the Chamber on all your documents in order to facilitate your referencing with your Arab or French contacts.
- Connection with all public (Chambers of Commerce aso...) or private institutions likely to bring assistance for all your import-export operations.
Economic Summit
How to increase France’s position in the Arab world?
Conclusions of the 5th France-Arab Countries Economic Summit, ‘How to increase France’s position in the Arab world’, held under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
On 12 December, 2024, the Joint French-Arab Chamber of Commerce organized the fifth edition of its France-Arab Countries Economic Summit. In partnership with the CPME and the Union of Arab Chambers, and with the participation of Business France, Medef International and CCI France, the CCFA brought together nearly 400 participants, including numerous delegations from Arab countries.
400 participants for this meeting, including numerous delegations from Arab countries. They, like our partners and all the speakers, are warmly thanked for this active participation.
This meeting saw the exceptional participation of our Grand Guest of Honor, the Chairman and CEO of Total, Mr. Patrick Pouyanné, and the Deputy Secretary General of the Arab League, HE Mr. Hossam Zaki, the President of the CPME, Mr. François Asselin and its Confederal Secretary, Mr. Jean-Lou Blachier, the Director General of the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment, Mr. Mohamed Benchaâboun, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Investment, Dr. Abdullah A. Aldubaikhi, Mr. Samir Majoul, President of the Union of Arab Chambers, President of Utica in Tunisia. French know-how was highlighted by Veolia, Transdev, NGE, Meanings Capital Partners and the Director of Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ludovic Pouille.
