Factoring is a complete financial package that combines working capital financing, credit risk protection, accounts

receivable bookkeeping and collection services.

It is offered under an agreement between the factor and a seller. Under the agreement, the factor purchases the seller's accounts
receivable, normally without recourse, and assumes the responsibility for the debtor's financial ability to pay. If the debtor goes
bankrupt or is unable to pay its debts for credit reasons, the factor will pay the seller. When the seller and the buyer are located in
different countries the service is called "international factoring".

Domestic factoring activities started in the U.S.A. in the early part of the 20th century. International factoring activities started in the
1960's with European countries as the early pioneers and with FCI as the principal organisation to spread the use of international
factoring all around the world.

About FCI

Factors Chain International, commonly known as FCI, is the world's most important factoring "network". With a central office
("Secretariat") in Amsterdam and with close cooperation with its member companies from different continents, FCI has a truly global
reach

Established in 1968 as the umbrella organisation for independent factoring companies around the world, FCI has grown into the
world's largest factoring network.

When FCI was founded, domestic factoring services were available only in North America and a few European countries. The
concept of international or cross border factoring was still new and restricted in scope by its lack of geographic coverage. The
founding members of FCI saw the potential for international factoring, but realised that their umbrella organisation was needed for
two reasons:

1 To introduce the concept of factoring in countries where the service was not yet available.
2 To develop a framework for international factoring that would alow factors in the country of
both the exporter and the importer to work closely together.

The FCI concept is built around local expertise and flexibility of approach. Each country operates in its own way, being sensitive to
local customs and culture adding a unique dimension to cross border factoring. The important thing however is that each member
operates a standard communication system and agrees to work within a global code of conduct.

Since it's inception the membership of FCI has grown dramatically to 252 members in 66 countries. Each new member that joins will
have met strict criteria in terms of financial strength and commitment to high standards of service.

FCI is a global network of presently 252 leading factoring companies, whose

common aim is to facilitate international trade through factoring and related
financial services.
Most FCI members are with owned by, or associated with, well-known banking
institutions, industrial conglomerates or insurance companies.

Our members are located in 66 countries, on any of the five listed continents.

Factors Chain International - The Americas

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Argentina 3 Colombia 2

Bolivia 1 Honduras 1

Mexico 1
 Brazil 1 Peru 3

Canada 2 U.S.A. 10

Chile 4

Factors Chain International - Europe

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Austria 2 Luxembourg 1

Belgium 3 Malta 2

Bosnia & Herzegovina 1 Netherlands 3

Bulgaria 4 Norway 3

Croatia 3 Poland 4

Cyprus 2 Portugal 5

Czech Republic 4 Romania 6

Denmark 2 Russia 5

Estonia 1 Serbia 2

Finland 1 Slovakia 1

France 6 Slovenia 3

Germany 6 Spain 10

Greece 9 Sweden 1

Hungary 2 Turkey 20

Italy 10 Ukraine 2

Latvia 1 United Kingdom 6

 Lithuania 1

Factors Chain International - Africa

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Egypt 2 South Africa 1

Mauritius 1 Tunisia 1

Morocco 2

Factors Chain International - Middle East

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Israel 2 Qatar 1

Jordan 1 United Arab Emirates 4

Lebanon 1

Factors Chain International - Asia / Pacific

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Armenia 1 Korea S. 1

Australia 3 Malaysia 2

China 19 Singapore 5
 Hong Kong 13 Taiwan 18

India 5 Thailand 2

Japan 3 Vietnam 3

India back

Country profile
Number of Factoring companies: 10
Domestic Factoring Turnover (in Millions of EUR): 2,500
International Factoring Turnover (in Millions of EUR): 150
Total Factoring Turnover (in Millions of EUR): 2,650