Doing Business in Germany

Information about  "Doing Business in Germany" is available at the U.S. Embassy site via this link.

For your convenience we compiled some additional links about special services made available by state offices in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia - the states that are covered in our consular district.

Saxony

Invest in Saxony, logo

Saxony is one of the economically strongest new German states. What locational advantages does the Free State offer companies? The Saxony Economic Development Corporation (WFS) provides information on the innovation-friendly regions in the eastern part of Germany. The main focus is on such high-tech industries as the automotive industry, micro-electronics and mechanical and plant engineering. [deutschland.de]

Invest in Saxony
"We build bridges: Between Saxon companies and coooperation partners from abroad, between potential investors and Saxony´s regions and communes, between research and practice, between business ideas and economic success."

Saxony-Anhalt

Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxonay-Anhalt (IMG), logo

From the food industry to chemicals and right on up to mechanical engineering: the Investment and Marketing Corporation of Saxony-Anhalt (IMG) provides consulting services to business people in all industries who want to invest in Halle, Magdeburg or Dessau. The state’s locating and marketing agency offers help free of charge in all questions concerning the choice of business location, financing programs or administrative matters. [deutschland.de]

Invest in Saxony-Anhalt
"Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt mbH (IMG) is the economic development agency of the German federal state Saxony-Anhalt.
IMG staff provide all services related to locating a new business – from acquisition to the start of production. In addition, the IMG markets the business and science location Saxony-Anhalt both nationally and internationally. Also, IMG is responsible for the national and internationl toursim marketing.
The state of Saxony-Anhalt is the IMG's sole shareholder. Prof. Dr. Birgitta Wolff, Minister of Science and Economic Affairs, is chairman of IMG supervisory board."

• Point of contact for U.S. investors
  "Many American companies are increasingly becoming interested in the business location of Saxony-Anhalt. Not without reason: American investors benefit from outstanding advantages of location. These include easy access to the established markets in Western Europe and the emergent markets of Eastern Europe as well as optimal prerequisites for procurement and marketing in Germany and Europe."

Thuringia

LEG Thueringen, logo

Brilliant minds in Thuringia invented the microscope, the thermometer and heat-resistant glass. And are you also interested in investing in the state with the world-famous optical technologies? LEG, the State Development Corporation of Thuringia, promotes the economy and also markets real estate. LEG finds the best locations for new businesses, establishes contacts to the authorities and recruits whatever employees are needed. [deutschland.de]

Invest in Thuringia
As a one-stop agency, LEG Thüringen - the State Development Corporation of Thuringia is your partner for all questions concerning relocation and investment promotion.