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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

German: Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK)

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is the body representing the interests of trade and industry and is a body governed by public law ("Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts"). All businesses except the manual trades (which are covered by the Chambers of Crafts, the “Handwerkskammer”) in a given area are members of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for that area.

Theme: Working, Vocational training, Institutions & Authorities, Economy & Businesses, Recognition

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