Business, tax and trades
HwO
Abbreviation for Handwerksordnung
In short and in plain language
The HwO is the German law that governs the skilled trades.
It says which trades need a master title to run a business.
It also covers training and the master exam.
Definition
The HwO is the German Trade and Crafts Code that governs the skilled trades. Among other things, it sets out which trades require a master craftsman qualification to run a business. It also organises training and master examinations.