Doing Business in Germany - Positives & Pitfalls

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Doing Business in Germany - Positives & Pitfalls

Are you interested in expanding to Germany? Join to learn more about the benefits and learnings of setting up a business in Germany.

By Mayor's International Business Programme

Date and time

Wed, 5 Aug 2020 02:00 - 03:15 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

This session will cover the benefits and potential pitfalls of doing business in Germany, and what it is actually like expanding to the German market - especially from the point of view of a tech company selling into banking and financial services. You will have the chance to hear from our German team, our partners and companies in-market on the opportunities, challenges, and advice to keep in mind when considering expansion to Germany.

This session will cover topics such as:

  • How to set up an entity in Germany
  • Tax implications
  • What to consider before entering the market
  • Red tape & potential pitfalls
  • Cultural etiquette to keep in mind
  • Learnings from the frontline.

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:05 BST Welcome and Introductions

10:05- 10:45 Overviews on the German Market for London companies - Speakers from Taylor Wessing, Edelman and Microsoft (TBC)

10:45 – 11:15 Spotlight : Hear from mentors on their experience of setting up successfully in Germany and Q&A

Who should attend:

This event is aimed at Mayor's International Business Programme companies who are interested in expanding to Germany, especially companies in the financial services and tech space but also in general. If you're not already enrolled on the programme, you can apply here.

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The Mayor’s International Business Programme is tailored to fit your specific international growth ambitions. An exclusive programme, it provides a bespoke mentoring scheme, delivered by leading entrepreneurs and business leaders; expert advice and workshops; targeted trade missions and access to live leads and opportunities.

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