KNOWLEDGE BASE Setting Up Business In Germany
EXPANSION GUIDE - SETTING UP BUSINESS IN GERMANY
There are many ways to take your business into Germany. Know your options and which ones are best for your company and expansion plans.
Use the related sections to work through these steps:
Ways To Do Business In Germany and Setting Up A Business In Germany
Determine how quickly you want to enter the market and how much control you want
Review your options for exporting physical goods: direct and indirect exporting
Review your options for contractual strategies: licensing or franchising
Review your options for equity strategies: acquisition, joint venture, wholly-owned subsidiary, setting up a new business
Follow the steps to set up your business
Determine if the value added tax (VAT) applies to your business, how it is calculated, and how to keep records
Learn more about your options for setting up business and building your workforce in these related Globig Knowledge Base sections.
Ways To Do Business In Germany
Use these related resources if you would like to learn more on your own.
Business Ready- The World Bank
The German government (Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy) provides information and assistance on setting up a business in Germany. In most German cities, the Industrie- und Handelskammern ((IHK) Chamber of Commerce) provides English-language advice on setting up a business. Here is a list of IHKs in larger German cities:
KNOWLEDGE BASE Setting Up Business In Germany