Doing business in Germany
Germany is the UK’s second largest export market for goods and services and second largest trading partner, accounting for more than 10.2 % of all UK trade in 2019 (ONS, 2019). Germany is the largest economy in Europe. It is highly industrialised, diverse and stable, offering long-term potential and many opportunities for UK businesses offering innovative, quality products.
There is demand in areas of UK strength such as big data, artificial intelligence, cyber security, food and drink, consumer goods and the internet.
Germany offers competitive tax regulations, investment incentives and a secure, highly developed political and economic framework. This is supported by an excellent infrastructure, a highly qualified workforce and a legal system that protects property and individual rights. Germany also hosts some of the largest international trade shows, where companies have access to German and international buyers.
Some of the key market sectors for UK businesses looking to trade with Germany are:
- Automotive
- Health and life sciences
- Technology
- Food and drink
- Consumer goods
What we do ...
- ITSG provide a “country desk” supplying practical on the ground support to regional businesses. We act as a direct link with overseas Embassies/Chambers of Commerce. This eliminates the need for extensive travel whilst providing the service that businesses require.
- ITSG is strategically located to service businesses in North Wales and North West England
- We have serviced Office space on Wrexham Industrial Estate.
- ITSG operates on a country specific basis, focussing on markets that we know and have experience in. We do not offer an international “scatter gun approach”
- We have extensive knowledge of local businesses
- We have access to all sizes of business with multi sector experience and contacts
- All of our specialists have worked within the public and private sector. We co-operate with Welsh Govt, DIT and other government agencies.
Contact: Keith@itsgworld.com (07707 471545) Clive@itsgworld.com (07871 169572)