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We Keep the Road to Success Short
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The Inward Investment Promotion Agency of the Federal Republic of Germany
Invest in Germany
Invest in Germany is the inward investment promotion agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Our mandate is to promote Germany as an attractive business location. We assist and advise potential investors interested in Germany.
Foreign enterprises planning to establish their business operations in Germany can obtain information on the business envir-onment, such as the corporate investment framework, tax regulations, and subsidies.
Our range of services includes strategic planning, market research, and competitive analysis. Our experts provide comprehensive project management and support services from site selection to the final realization of the investment.
All inquiries are kept confidential and our services are free of charge.
We support investors from our headquarters in Berlin and our offices in the US, China, and Japan.
4. Excellent Workforce Our world class education system ensures the highest standards. 84 percent of the German population have been trained to university entrance level or possess a recognized vocational qualification – above the OECD average of 67 percent. An investor friendly social-market economy promotes stablelabor relations.
5. Innovative PowerGermany is Europe’s no. 1 location for re-search. German R&D is generously backed by billions in annual federal funds, helping to make Germany the world’s leader in innova-tion. It’s this commitment which also makes us Europe’s leading patent applicant and the leading global force in high tech solutions.
6. First-Class InfrastructureLocated at the heart of Europe, Germany is Europe’s number one logistics market. A sophisticated energy and communications infrastructure and first-class transportation networks ensure on-time delivery and short roads to success.
The 10 Most Important Reasons to Do Business in Germany
1. Leading EconomyGermany is Europe’s economic engine. Investors profit from the economic perfor-mance of the world’s third largest economy. We also offer a large domestic market and easy access to growing markets in the enlarged European Union.
2. Global PlayerGermany once again retained its position as the world’s number one exporter in 2007. The country is the only G7 state which has increased its share of world trade in the last 10 years. And with EUR 439 billion inward investment in 2006, we also proved to be a money magnet and one of the top regions for foreign investors.
3. High ProductivityOne of the highest productivity rates in the world and steadily decreasing unit labor costs are the decisive factors for our com-petitiveness. A series of social and market reforms have further contributed to Germany’s continued economic growth to make it one of Europe’s most cost-effective production locations.
Let Your Product Be “Made in Germany”
7. Inviting IncentivesGermany has a number of attractive develop-ment programs for investors. A comprehen-sive range of programs support the broad spectrum of business activities at all stages of the investment process Germany has a number of attractive development programs for investors. (e.g., cash incentives for the reimbursement of direct investment costs to incentives for labor and R&D).
8. Competitive Tax ConditionsGermany has significantly reduced its cor-porate tax levels to help companies invest and secure new business. The reforms have improved the general tax framework to keep indirect labor costs down; opening doors of opportunity to ever more investors – giving Germany a clear advantage over Japan, the US, Canada, Italy, and France.
9. Secure Investment FrameworkIn Germany, having rights means receiving rights. As a modern state, Germany provides your company with the necessary security. Contractual agreements count as legally binding and intellectual property is vigorously protected.
10. Quality of Life Germany is a modern, tolerant, and cosmo-politan society with an excellent standard of living. Superior health and education provision, endless opportunities for sports and recreation in our beautiful landscape, and a vibrant cultural scene are just some of the reasons why more than seven million foreigners have made their homes in Germany.
In the Heart of Europe: A Favorable Location Grants Access to All European Markets
Switzerland
Croatia
Bosnia-Herzigovina
Serbia
AlbaniaMacedonia
Moldova
Turkey
Ukraine
Belarus
Norway
Russian Federation (RU)
RU
Oslo
Bern
Montenegro
Malta
Portugal
Spain
France
Italy
Austria
Slovenia
CzechRepublic
Hungary
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Greece
Romania
Poland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
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Ireland
Cyprus
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Brussels
London
Dublin
Frankfurt
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Copenhagen
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Riga
Vilnius
Warsaw
Prague
Bratislava
Budapest
Vienna
Amsterdam
Ljubljana
Rome
Athens
Bucharest
Sofia
Moscow
Minsk
Kiev
Chisinau
Sarajevo
Belgrade
SkopjeTirana
Zagreb
Podgorica
Ankara
Nicosia
Kaliningrad
Valletta
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Source: Financial Times; Invest in Germany © Invest in Germany, August 2008
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Invest in Germany Closely Supports Your Project Management Team throughout the Entire Investment Decision Process
Our Services
Investment Decision Process
Investment Process Milestones
• Discussion of market entry strategies
• Advice on project financing
• Model calculation of potential incentives
• Cost factor analysis
• Identification of possibilities for cooperation with suppliers, R&D institutes, technology partners, etc.
• Organization of site visits and fact finding missions
• Contact with the economic development corporations of the German states
• Support with final site decision
• Selection of project partners and facilitators (service providers, financial partners)
• Negotiations with relevant authorities
• Assistance with the incen-tives application process
• Seamless project handover to the economic develop-ment corporation in the selected state
• Proactive identification of business opportunities
• Identification of project-specific location factors
• General market information
• Industry guides/reviews
• Conditions for investment, e.g. economic data, labor market, incentive programs, and tax & legal framework
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Invest in Germany GmbHFriedrichstraße 6010117 Berlin GermanyT. +49 30 200 099-0F. +49 30 200 [email protected]
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