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For Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (DIHK) service portal consolidates practical information for business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Service Portal

Foreign Trade: Rules & Procedures

Find information here about key foreign trade regulations and procedures in international business.

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Industry Knowledge

For tour operators or insurance brokers, restaurateurs or logisticians: Here you will find information for businesses of all sectors.

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Energy and Environment

We have grouped together service offerings related to energy, circular economy, and other sustainability topics, as well as information on corresponding projects by the DIHK Service GmbH.

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Digital Know-how

The digital transformation is one of the major challenges for businesses. The IHK organisation provides information on key digitalisation topics, particularly artificial intelligence, or accompanies data exchange in industrial value chains.

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Skilled Workforce and Employer Attractiveness

From international recruitment to work-life balance: To attract and retain skilled workers, businesses must prioritise their employees. The IHK organisation supports this with practical and useful services.

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Law, Regulations and Safety

Here you can find essential information on topics crucial to the economy, such as legal fields and subjects like the expertise system. Additionally, we clarify: When is a business considered a skilled craft?

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Municipal Business Tax Rates

Business tax has become a silent brake on location development, as shown by the survey on municipal rates 2026 conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The rising burdens on businesses are also due to the strained financial situation of many municipalities. The DIHK...

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