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Since 1917, SCC Arbitration Institute provide a neutral, independent, and impartial venue for dispute resolution in commercial business around the world. We keep at the forefront of change to meet the developing needs of the business community. Learn more about our services.
New report
“Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement Contracts” shows that these disputes can be resolved on average almost a year faster through arbitration than in court.
New report
“Costs of arbitration and apportionment of costs under the SCC Rules” provides fresh data following the SCC’s previous report on the subject from 2016.
Latest news
Welcome the 2025-2026 SCC Arbitrators’ Council
The SCC Arbitration Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2025-2026 SCC Arbitrators’ Council (Council). This esteemed body continues to expand the SCC’s network and foster relationships with arbitral practitioners and businesses worldwide.
Spotlight Talk with Leonardo Catovic
As an organisation committed to promoting international arbitration and educating the next generation of practitioners, the SCC occasionally publishes the work of students. The SCC is also a consistent early adopter of new technologies, including AI tools. This SCC Spotlight Talk is an AI-generated summary of Stockholm University International Commercial Arbitration Law graduate Leonardo Catovic’s master’s thesis, titled “Arbitrator Liability: Should arbitrators be immune from liability under ‘abuse of process’ claims?” (May 2024).
Upcoming events
SCC After Work: Wine Not?
22 January 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Croissants and cross-examination
23 January 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
What does it cost?
The costs consist of the fee to the arbitrators/mediator, the administrative fee of the SCC and any expenses incurred.
The SCC determines the costs based on the amount in dispute, which is the total value of all claims, counterclaims and set-offs. This means that the parties often can anticipate the arbitration costs. Use the calculator to estimate such costs.
When the amount in dispute exceeds EUR 100 000 000 the SCC Board determines the Advance on Costs based on a case by case analysis.
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| Chairperson’s Fee | |
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| Arbitrator | |
| Co-arbitrator | |
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| Administrative Fee of the SCC | |
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| Total | |
| Conditions | |
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| Amount in dispute | |
| Chairperson’s Fee | |
| Minimum | |
| Median | |
| Maximum | |
| Advance on Costs (excl. VAT) | |
| The fee to the arbitral tribunal (median) | |
| Administrative Fee of the SCC | |
| Estimated Expenses | |
| Total | |
| Conditions | |
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| The amount in dispute | |
| Fee of the Mediator | |
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| Advance on Costs (excl. VAT) | |
| Administrative Fee of the SCC | |
| Estimated Expenses | |
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The fee of the arbitrator and other costs are determined by the Board when the amount in dispute exceeds this amount. Contact us for cost estimates.
Contact us
The fee of the arbitrator and other costs are determined by the Board when the amount in dispute exceeds this amount. Contact us for cost estimates.
Settling disputes – step by step
An arbitration can only take place if there is an arbitration agreement between the parties. We recommend that a dispute resolution clause is included in any business agreement.
Commence arbitration
Arbitration is commenced by the claimant sending a request for arbitration to the SCC. At the same time, the claimant must also pay a registration fee. The request for arbitration must include…