Setting up a business in Germany

Published

Feb 12 2019

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As Counsel in our international Corporate Practice Group in Hamburg, I advise our clients on Corporate law and M&A transactions, both national and cross-border, and provide support to companies on their investment abroad.

Dr. Jiri Jaeger

Partner
Germany

I am a partner in our Düsseldorf office where I am head of our German dispute resolution team, and a member of our international Dispute Resolution Practice Group, representing clients in complex litigation and arbitration matters.

Dr. Peter Veranneman

Partner
Germany

With more than 25 years' experience in corporate law, my clients appreciate me as a seasoned transaction lawyer who guides them through the shallow waters of any transaction without bothering them with every legal detail. This long and diverse experience as a lawyer also helps me with the strategic (re)-alignment of our international Corporate Group, which I head. Moreover, I was operating as Head of Germany from 2022 to 2024.

Countries

Germany

Germany is a leading investment location with the biggest market in Europe.

Bank accounts may be held in any foreign currency. There are no general laws governing the set-up of a German legal entity by a foreign company. In addition, Germany has access to European markets, a highly qualified labour force and outstanding technological know-how. It is also a world leader in the manufacturing industry, producing high level and top-quality industrial production. Overall, Germany has economic and political stability as well as a reliable legal framework, creating a highly attractive business environment.

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