International affairs

Global trade and international investments

The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry are the top address when it comes to obtaining advice on international operations. Our mission is to support German companies to succeed on export markets and to help foreign companies to access to the German market. We are committed to the ideals of free trade and the elimination of trade barriers.

Our services include
  • Information and advice on political, economic and legal framework conditions in individual countries
  • Advice in dealing with export and import businesses as well as foreign investments and joint ventures
  • Support in seeking trading and cooperation partners abroad
  • Information about trade fairs abroad
  • Information and advice on foreign trade promotion and funding
  • Advice on customs procedures and preferential agreements
  • Information about embargos and export regulations
  • Issuing carnets ATA
  • Issuing certificates of origin
  • Organizing trade events, seminars and lectures