Austrian Economic Chambers: Our Tasks

Representation of Interests

Actively shaping the economic backdrop in Austria

• The Economic Chamber Organisation is first and foremost obligated to defend its members’ interests.
• The Economic Chamber Organisation sets the agenda in representing the interests of Austrian business and successfully defends the interests of Austrian companies. 
• The Economic Chamber Organisation is a leading force in policymaking at the level of industries and regions, as well as at national and EU level.

Service

Supporting forward-looking developments

• The Economic Chamber Organisation is the first port of call for members who need information and advice.
• The Economic Chamber Organisation initiates, moderates and partners regional, national and global economic promotion activities for the benefit of the Austrian economy. 

Education

Professional preparation of expert knowledge for members

• The Economic Chamber Organisation is the most important training partner for the benefit of its members.
• The Economic Chamber Organisation actively spreads knowledge related to every facet of the economy; for this it uses cutting-edge, forward-looking technologies, media, methods and processes. 
• The Economic Chamber Organisation makes sure that expert knowledge is available to its members anywhere in the world, around-the-clock and in a straightforward manner (e.g. via WKO.at).

Statutory Provisions

• Economic Chamber Act 1998 (Wirtschaftskammergesetz)
• Regulations based on the Economic Chamber Act 1998
• Regulations based on the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulations Act (Gewerbeordnung) 1994
• Member contributions (Kammerumlagen)