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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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Schedule an appointment with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Many Chambers of Commerce and Industry also offer online consultations.
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Consultation
Topics: Legal structure, financing, grant programs, business plan.
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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 %