The philosophy behind chambers of commerce, industries and mines in all countries is mainly economic. Based on the initiatives of the founders, such chambers encourage innovation and competition within the existing legal framework. An even that has forced them to be involved in consultation with government (officials on many subjects, in particular, the economic well-being of the community. The important point to note is that in each country, 'these chambers have evolved according to the traditions and customs of that country.

In spite of differences arising from different conditions in each country, all chambers of commerce, industries and mines possess common features. An important feature is their authority to represent all commercial and industrial units within their jurisdiction. However, since chambers of commerce represent the interest of their membership, they bring together other trade and professional associations each of which represents a specific area of economic activity and by protecting their interest, which are indeed, the interest of national productivity, project the economy towards growth and the common interest.

Another feature, and perhaps the most important one, is that these chambers act independently of governments and this principle has always been emphasized by the International Chamber of Commerce.

The chambers of commerce should become chambers of economy and include all key economic sectors of the community, as can be observed in some countries today.

The history of Iran Chamber of Commerce goes back to the "Trade Assembly of Iran", an economic institution founded during Nasir-el-din Shah by a merchant named Haji Mohammad Hassan Amin al-Zarb supported Tehran merchants.

Today, the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines is an expanded organization with branches in most major cities.

The chamber covers local common commerce chambers of Iran and many other countries and serves as an important economic institution. The main function of the chamber is adopting regulations and policies, helping the commercial firms expand their activities, establishing links with foreign and international commercial and economic institutions, solving disputes through the arbitration court of the Chamber and other similar activities.