About us

The network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), consisting of bilateral Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegations and representative offices of German business, advises, supports and represents German companies worldwide that want to establish or expand their foreign business. AHKs are institutions of German foreign trade promotion. The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce e. V. (DIHK) coordinates and continuously develops the network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad. They are proportionately funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Germany and worldwide

The close partnership of the AHKs with the 79 Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany is a guarantee for understanding the needs of the business community. Thanks to the good cooperation between the two structures at home and abroad, business enquiries can be dealt with directly by experts on site and answered with market-oriented solutions. Special country and regional events in the IHKs are prepared and carried out together with the respective AHKs. The IHKs are institutions of economic self-administration; they represent the interests of all commercial enterprises in their regions vis-à-vis local authorities, state governments, politics and the public. This creates a direct link between the economy at home and abroad.

The umbrella organisation of the IHKs – and also the AHKs – is the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce e. V. (DIHK).