German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also known as the Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHK) Ireland , is part of a global network of 140 German AHKs in 92 countries, all of which are committed to the guiding principle of bilateralism . In addition to the German Embassy and Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), it is one of the three pillars of German foreign trade promotion and is one of the Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) of the Federal Republic of Germany recognized by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) .
Founded in 1980 with the background of maintaining and improving bilateral trade relations and investments between Ireland and Germany, the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry has grown into an organization with more than 300 member companies belonging to a wide variety of economic sectors and industries .
Essential tasks
The aim of the AHK Ireland is to promote German-Irish trade and to represent the interests of its members. That is why it supports companies in their search for new sales markets and partners in both countries and is therefore both a chamber of commerce and management consultancy as well as a member organization and a competent service provider.
Foreign trade promotion
The German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the central agency for German foreign trade promotion in Ireland. On behalf of the BMWi, it promotes bilateral economic relations through broad information and public relations work , the establishment and maintenance of networks, as well as support and representation of German economic institutions in Ireland. The focus of their work is on supporting companies, but also promoting Germany as a location and a number of other tasks.
Service company
The service department of the AHK Ireland has been operating under the name DEinternational since January 2006. With her professional services & consultants she supports German and Irish companies in the internationalization of their business relationships. The companies can use valuable synergies and benefit from the service, delegation and network functions.
The AHK Ireland offers professional expertise including marketing , legal and tax advice , extensive knowledge of the Irish and German market as well as excellent networking through numerous contacts.
Membership organization
The German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry is traditionally a membership organization. Membership is open to all registered companies doing business in Ireland and Germany. Several hundred companies are already creating a network on this basis to promote the exchange of information and experience and the search for business partners. The service offer from DEinternational is available to members at more favorable conditions .
financing
The AHK Ireland in Ireland is financed through membership fees , fees for the services offered and a grant from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labor (Germany) .
activities
Due to the wide range of tasks of the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a variety of activities are derived in three main areas.
Obtaining information and supporting German and Irish companies
Periodic media such as the German-Irish Business yearbook or the e-newsletter are used to obtain information. As the only publications with everything there is to know about current trends in the Irish and German business world, companies are shown opportunities for market entry in Ireland and Germany.
But market studies on specific industries also provide basic information for German companies. Projects on hot topics in the Irish market, e.g. B. renewable energies , energy efficiency , transport or infrastructure , as well as individual sales advice and business partner mailings also support German companies with their market entry in Ireland.
Companies that already operate in Ireland can receive assistance with issues such as legal advice, work permits, tax refunds or the organization of training courses.
Networking
Members and customers of the AHK Ireland benefit from the Chamber's broad network of contacts, because it offers direct access to experts, advisors and decision-makers from a wide variety of industries. Numerous events organized by the Chamber also offer opportunities for networking , company presentations or for making business contacts.
Advocacy
Maintaining contacts with associations and politics plays an important role. The AHK Ireland works in the interests of its members with bodies and decision-makers from politics and business and also represents their interests before national authorities. This also includes targeted lobbying and networking measures, permanent press support and the overarching organization of platforms.
Events
The AHK Ireland organizes around 40 events a year for its members and customers. These include, for example, business and delegation trips, seminars and platform events, ball and golf events, Oktoberfest and Christmas dinners. The events offer the opportunity to get to know other member companies and participants and to establish and maintain contacts.