Ten reasons to do business in Germany
- Germany has the largest economy in Europe – with a 22% share of Eurozone GDP and access to 454 million consumers. Productivity has risen by more than 30% in the past 5 years.
- Germany is the world's second largest exporter - "Made in Germany" is a seal of quality recognised around the world.
- Germany is at the heart of Europe and shares borders with every major economy in central Europe, providing instant access to both established markets in western Europe and emerging markets in central and eastern Europe.
- Germany has a highly sophisticated infrastructure; motorways, railways and a state-of-the-art telecommunications network ensure that goods and IT services are delivered quickly and dependably.
- Germany is the most innovative nation in Europe - more than 20% of European patents are held by Germans.
- Germany's professional training, universities and research and development rank highly in international comparison.
- Germany is one of the most accessible, liberal and stable social markets in Europe.
- Germany's international capital market and financial services are repeatedly quoted by businesses of all sizes as one of Germany's distinct advantages.
- Germany is the most dynamic European player in the New Economy with internationally recognised high-tech clusters throughout the country.
- Germany has a proven track record. Over 22,000 foreign companies operate in Germany, employing in excess of 2.1 million staff, generating trillions of Euro in turnover.
