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IHK

Abbreviation for Industrie- und Handelskammer

In short and in plain language

An IHK is a German chamber of trade and industry for a region.

Through it, local firms run their own affairs. Traders are usually members.

Members get advice and facts there, for example on starting a firm, law and funding.

Many chambers have help sheets on what a website has to show.

Definition
An IHK is a German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the regional self-governing body of commercial businesses. Traders are usually members and receive advice, guidance notes and information on starting a business, law and funding. Many chambers offer guidance on the mandatory details on a website.

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