Structures and tasks

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chemnitz is a self-governing body of the business community in the south-western part of Saxony representing the general interest of its 77,000 member companies.
In Germany, Chambers of Commerce and Industry are public corporations with compulsory membership. All German companies registered in Germany, with the exception of handicraft businesses, the free professions and farms, are required by law to join a chamber of Commerce and Industry. This gives the association considerable political influence.
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry take the following action on behalf of its enterprises. They act as a:
Critical partner in the field of politics, i.e. they work within the municipalities and at a regional, national and European level to shape the opinions and decisions of political decision makers.
Independent advocate of the market; they safeguard clear regulations that are binding for all market participants and fulfil a multitude of sovereign functions entrusted to business by the government to perform upon its own responsibility (i.e. issuing certificates of origin and carnets, setting vocational training examinations, maintaining a register of companies who meet specific environmental standards, placing experts under oath and being involved in the appointment of arbitrators and the registration of companies).
Modern customer- orientated service provider for business, the CCI supports companies in achieving their objectives by providing them with first class products and services.
Thus, the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) has taken the lead in fostering the closer networking of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry within Germany (IHK) and the German Chamber Network (AHK) abroad.
The chambers have a democratic structure. Members choose their representatives for the Annual General Meeting. –This parliament of the business community– elects from its midst the president, the vice president and the managing director.
Our business segments
The focus of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry on core competencies is reflected in the structure of their business segments:
Economic Policy
Business Start-up and Support
Vocational and Further Training
Innovation/Environment
International Affairs
Legal Affairs/Fair Play

Locations:
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chemnitz
Straße der Nationen 25, 09111 Chemnitz

Geyersdorfer Straße 9a, 09456 Annaberg-Buchholz
Chemnitzer Straße 40, 09596 Freiberg
Stadthausstraße 5, 04270 Döbeln
Friedensstraße 32, 08523 Plauen
Äußere Schneeberger Straße 34, 08056 Zwickau

Business hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8.00 a.m. till 18.00 p.m.
Friday: 8.00 a.m. till 14.00 p.m.