Welcome to the homepage of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC). The Centre was founded in 1975 as an independent, permanent arbitral institution operating as a constituent of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. Located in a neutral country and the centre of Europe, the VIAC serves as an attractive institution for multinational businesses seeking to settle their international trade disputes by arbitration. The VIAC is committed to providing high-level services which are tailored to the specific needs of its clients.