Business Consulting
Strategic advisory for foreign companies and investors entering Germany — from location analysis through to operational compliance.
The Problem
The German market is the largest economy in the eurozone — but also one of the most heavily regulated. Many foreign companies make costly mistakes not in bookkeeping or payroll, but at the strategic planning stage.
Wrong Structure
Choosing the wrong legal structure, underestimating capital requirements, or being unaware of German compliance obligations leads to costly corrections later.
Missed Funding
Germany has an extensive funding system (KfW, IBB, BAFA, EU structural funds) — but foreign companies rarely know about or apply for these programmes.
Generic Advice
Standard advisory firms provide generic recommendations. What foreign companies need is specific, actionable guidance based on practical experience.
What We Do
Location Analysis
Berlin, NRW, Bavaria, Hamburg — we analyse the location factors for your business model: tax burden, commercial premises, labour market, industry clusters, and infrastructure.
Legal Form & Structuring
GmbH, sole proprietorship, partnership, AG, or branch office — we analyse the advantages and disadvantages from tax, liability, and organisational perspectives. Coordination with specialist tax advisors and lawyers for complex cross-border structures.
Business Planning & Market Research
Development of realistic business plans for the German market — including competitive analysis, market size, regulatory requirements, and cost estimates for market entry.
Funding Advisory
We identify relevant programmes: KfW development loans, IBB (Investitionsbank Berlin, the Berlin development bank), BAFA programmes, EU structural funds, sector-specific funding.
Compliance Advisory
Overview of relevant German compliance requirements — GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG), sector-specific regulation (construction regulations, Trades and Crafts Code, licence requirements).
Process Optimisation
Optimisation of administrative processes for the German market — digital bookkeeping workflows, DATEV integration, payroll processes, government liaison. Goal: operational efficiency despite complex regulation.
Sector Consulting
Specialised advice for construction (AEntG, SOKA-BAU, VOB), real estate (land transfer tax, tenancy law, WEG), and trading & e-commerce (VAT compliance, marketplace liability).
Process
Strategy Workshop (2–4 hours)
Detailed analysis of your starting position, business goals, and prior experience in Germany. We ask targeted questions to build a complete picture.
Analysis & Research
In-depth analysis of identified topics — locations, legal structures, funding programmes, competitors, regulation. Engagement of our network of tax advisors, lawyers, and industry experts.
Advisory Report & Recommendations
Written report with concrete action recommendations, risk assessment, and implementation plan. No generic advice — specific recommendations for your situation.
Implementation Support
On request, we support the implementation — from company formation through funding applications to the start of operations.
Ongoing Advisory
Many of our consulting engagements develop into long-term relationships — we are available for queries, adjustments, and new challenges.
Who We Work With
Foreign companies evaluating the German market for the first time who need a sound basis for decision-making.
Investors acquiring real estate, companies, or shareholdings in Germany who need local structuring advice.
Companies from Poland, Israel, the UK, the US, and other markets looking to professionalise their German operations.
Companies wanting to leverage funding for expansion or digitisation in Germany.
Companies needing rapid orientation during a tax audit or regulatory issue.
Our particular added value: combining strategic consulting with operational implementation — we do not just advise, we also implement, because bookkeeping, payroll, and government liaison are all under one roof.
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