The Chamber of Commerce is a public corporation.

Its activities are therefore basically regulated by law.

All companies, with few exceptions, are obliged to register in the Register of Companies.

The Chamber of Commerce enjoys a far-reaching administrative autonomy that is to be extended by national reforms under consideration.

It is subject to the supervision of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen.

Nature, functions and responsibilities of the Chamber of Commerce are defined by regional law. (Comprehensive text of regional laws on the structure of Chambers of Commerce , Industry, Crafts and Agriculture of Trento and Bolzano/Bozen, approved by the decree of the President of Regional Committee of 1st december 1998, number 46/L), as well as the basis of the reform principles of law number 580 of 29th december 1993 and in the
Constitution of the Chamber of Commerce (PDF 206 KB - in german and italian language).

Program of activity of the Chamber of Commerce 2011 (PDF 24.117 KB - in german and italian language)