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Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Schleswig-Holstein

About us

Structure and Tasks

Contact us

At your doorstep

The conditions for economic success have to be improved where economic activity takes place, i.e. where companies are located. Across the region and at different levels, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Schleswig-Holstein are committed to create a business-friendly environment in order to strengthen the competitiveness of the business location.

Business Start-up and Support

Every step you take

Whether you intend to set up a company, secure the future competitiveness of your company or manage your company´s succession planning – the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Schleswig-Holstein are there to assist you with a host of services, right from the start.

Vocational and further Training

For the employees of the future

Having quality employees is vital to the success of any business. We help to ensure that all stages of vocational training and education offered in our community are in synch with labour market requirements. Vocational training in the Federal Republic of Germany is divided in on-the-job training and theoretical education in vocational training schools. This system is called the dual system.

Innovation and the Environment

An eye on the future

We strengthen the innovative capacity of your company because only a forward-looking economy will be competitive in the future. We provide you with the latest information on economic, legal and technical trends and show you how to unlock the innovative potential of the region.

International Affairs

We overcome borders

We help you to use the opportunities of globalisation. On country-specific information days and with the help of extensive databases on countries, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Schleswig-Holstein provide you with the knowledge you need for the international orientation of your company.

Legal Affairs / Taxes

Advocate of fair rules of the game

We are committed to the creation and observance of the best possible rules, to secure the commercial system for the benefit of all companies. As the self-administering body of the business community, we provide you with comprehensive information on law relating to business – whether it is commercial law, company law, employment law, trade law, tax law, competition law, or law in other specific contexts.