Doing Business in Germany

To provide you with an overview of the key aspects of doing business in Germany, we have prepared a guide, Doing Business and Investing in Germany, which you can download for free.

Topics covered include:

Advantages of Doing Business in Germany 
Find out about the advantages of choosing Germany as business location and the characteristics of five important major German cities: Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Karlsruhe.

How to successfully enter the German business market, including sections on:

• the German visa application process and how to obtain work and residency permits
• tips for identifying compliance issues and adopting appropriate plans and procedures
• how to select the appropriate German legal entity, including the advantages and disadvantages of a representative office, a stock corporation (AG) and a limited (GmbH)
• what key aspects of German law to consider when drafting or reviewing German business contracts, including distribution and employment agreements
• special regulations pertaining to banking, finance and insurance brokering
• how to protect your trademark from infringement in Germany
• managing and pursuing lawsuits and litigation in German courts, including dispute resolution mechanisms

Whatever your German business law issue may be, please feel free to contact us. Our team of experienced attorneys have the local and international experience and perspective you need to make your German venture a success and guard against liabilities and missteps. If you are considering starting a German nonprofit, please see our other page regarding the creation and management of nonprofit organizations in Germany.