Services for Germany
Handwerkskammer - Chamber of Crafts registration
We will arrange your registration with the Handwerkskammer quickly and without hassle, so that you can focus fully on your business in Germany.
The scope of our service covers:
Lenka Vargová
specialist
Handwerkskammer - Chamber of Crafts registration
If you plan to run a trade business in Germany as a sole trader, registration with the Handwerkskammer (the chamber of skilled crafts) is mandatory. This professional body oversees the quality of trade services, supports businesses and makes sure the rules are followed.
Why does registration with the Handwerkskammer matter?
A legal obligation – every tradesperson in Germany has to register.
Access to expert advice – the chamber offers training, certification and business support.
The chance to obtain a master craftsman certificate (Meisterbrief) – required for some trades.
How do we help?
Advice on registration – we find out whether your activity falls under the duty to register.
The whole registration handled – we prepare the documents and file the application.
Help obtaining the necessary certificates – if your trade requires special authorisations.
How does the application work?
You fill in the form
Just fill in a short form, we will help you with everything.
You send the documents
Send us the documents we need — we will tell you exactly which ones.
You sign the application
You sign the application and we take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Basic package
£306.27incl. VAT
On requestprice depends on scope
Suits those who only want the registration itself, with no further paperwork.
The service includes
- registration with the German chamber of skilled crafts
Popular package
£337.02incl. VAT
On requestprice depends on scope
A practical choice that already includes the additional services.
The service includes
- registration with the German chamber of skilled crafts
- an extract from the public part of the trade register
Premium package
£474.78incl. VAT
On requestprice depends on scope
For clients who want a complete service including advice.
The service includes
- everything in the Popular package
- a certified translation arranged
- priority communication
Please contact us for an exact quote. We will gladly prepare a tailored offer.
This price list is valid from: 31/08/2026
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