Register for the IHK certification exam in Oder-Spree
Register for the IHK certification exam in Oder-Spree is handled by Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostbrandenburg (zuständig für Oder-Spree); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Costs
100–300 € je nach Prüfung
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Oder-Spree
The Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostbrandenburg (zuständig für Oder-Spree) in Oder-Spree currently needs about approx. 2 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
How to proceed
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Select the appropriate certification exam on the IHK website
Several exams are held each year on different dates.
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Register online and pay the exam fee
€100–300, depending on the exam.
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Take an exam
A written and, if applicable, oral portion of the exam.
Required documents
- Identification cardMandatory
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
Responsible authority
In Oder-Spree (Brandenburg): Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostbrandenburg (zuständig für Oder-Spree)
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Who is eligible?
Individuals who start a business requiring a license but cannot provide proof of a recognized professional qualification.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 68.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The wrong Chamber of Industry and Commerce was selected for the place of residence
- •Exam fee not paid on time
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
How many times can I retake the exam?▼
As often as desired, subject to re-registration and payment of the fee.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %