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IHK
Abbreviation for Industrie- und Handelskammer
In short and in plain language
The IHK is the German chamber of industry and trade for a region.
It is run by the firms themselves. As a rule, they are members.
It gives advice to firms and holds exams.
It also puts out fact sheets, for example on legal questions on the web.
Definition
The IHK is the German chamber of industry and commerce, the regional self-governing body of commercial businesses, which are usually members. It advises businesses, holds examinations and publishes information sheets, for example on legal questions online.