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Startup Consulting at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Free or subsidized initial consultation for new business owners provided by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Processing: approx. 1 weeksSuccess rate: 98.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    20–60 € je nach Gemeinde

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Schedule an appointment with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    Many Chambers of Commerce and Industry also offer online consultations.

  2. 2

    Consultation

    Topics: Legal structure, financing, grant programs, business plan.

  3. 3

    Further Funding Advice

    Referrals to KfW, guarantee banks, or business incubators.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

People who want to start a business or become self-employed.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks

Success rate

approx. 98.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • No business plan was prepared, so it was difficult to provide specific advice
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

    Alternatives

    • Check related services in the application assistant
    • Use social counselling before applying

    If rejected

    Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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    Questions & Answers

    Wie lange dauert Existenzgründungsberatung bei der IHK?

    In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
    Data quality
    91 %

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