Welcome to Hamburg

Welcome to the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Our aim is to promote Hamburg as a business location. We provide the city's companies with a wide range of products and services. On the following pages you will find valuable information on topics relating to foreign trade, business development and start-ups, as well as legal information and practical tips.

The term ‘import’ is understood to mean bringing goods into the European Union customs territory. The traffic of goods between EU member countries – trading, in other words, within the European market – is referred to as the transportation, procurement or acquisition of goods.

Although as a rule it is only the proprietor of a business or a legal representative who is authorized to validly conclude contracts on behalf of the company, it is often necessary to entrust other employees with these and other responsibilities.

Are you looking to establish a branch office, permanent establishment or representative office for your foreign company in Germany? Do you have questions about business registration and special permits? You will find information about incorporating a foreign branch office and business registration here.

There are verious duties concerning the accounting and the publication of annual financial statements under german law.