In the DIHK Newsroom, you’ll find the latest press releases, statements, studies, and background information on the German economy—presented in a concise, well-organized, and always up-to-date...
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?
Here you can find detailed insights into various legal areas relevant to businesses, ranging from industrial property rights to expert systems and e-invoicing, along with guidance on when a business is classified as a skilled craft.
Intangible assets such as trademarks, designs, technical developments, or confidential information often constitute a key competitive advantage for companies and entrepreneurs. Commercial legal protection provides guidance on how to safeguard know-how—from measures to combat trademark and...
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End-of-life vehicles may only be disposed of by authorized collection points or recyclers, as per the "Regulation on the Transfer, Acceptance, and Environmentally Friendly Disposal of End-of-Life Vehicles" (End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation).
Since January 1, 2025, all companies engaged in domestic German business transactions must initially be able to receive electronic invoices; as of 2028, formats like postal mail or PDF documents will become a thing of the past. Insights surrounding the E-Invoice have been compiled here for you.