Investing in Germany

Germany Trade and Invest

Germany Trade and Invest is Germany's new company to promote foreign trade and investment and to market the country to potential investors. Germany Trade and Invest is tasked with marketing Germany as a place in which to do business, to invest and to develop and use technology.The company advises and supports foreign companies wishing to extend their business activities to Germany and helps German firms to develop foreign markets. One special focus of the company's work is to foster economic development in the eastern part of Germany and Berlin.

The company is the first point of contact for potential investors. Companies interested in locating their business in Germany can access a free-of-charge information and advice service on the business environment, laws, tax rules, and possibilities to receive government assistance. Germany Trade and Invest offers a comprehensive project management system throughout the process of initiating the investment, including the selection of the future site.

Germany Trade and Invest can draw on a worldwide network of personnel to give on-the-spot support to foreign firms setting up in Germany. This network collaborates closely with Germany's bilateral chambers of commerce.