A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in Germany.
See our Country Resources for Germany to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Passport Germany: Your Pocket Guide to German Business, Customs & Etiquette
Flamini, Roland (World Trade Press, 2008)
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BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from Bloomberg BNA provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in Germany
Analysis of the business environment in Germany, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations.
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Access to online content from Bloomberg BNA is provided to members and registered students subject to the conditions in the BNA terms of use statement.
Useful links
Germany
Key country facts, business news, contacts and export information from UK Trade & Investment.
Country Profile - Germany
General background information prepared by FCO desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in Germany
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions.
Guides
Atradius Country Reports
The latest overviews cover the country's most important business sectors, imports and exports, key indicators, political and economic summaries and outlook.
Business Guides by Country
Introductory guides published by Baker Tilly giving an overview of rules and regulations covering business entities and accounting, finance and investment, employment regulations and tax.
Doing Business In
Booklets from HLB International giving general information on doing business in other countries.
Doing business in Germany (PDF 8.13mb/18 pages)
Guide published jointly by HSBC and PwC in November 2011. Sections cover taxation, audit, accountancy, employment law, trade and banking.
Doing Business in Germany
A guide from PKF International which provides an overview of the country, types of business entities, accounting, taxation and other useful information.
Doing Business in Germany (PDF 740.41kb/40 pages)
Guide prepared by a local firm within the UHY network which provides an overview of the relevant issues to consider when establishing a business in this country. Published in September 2010.
Doing business and investing in Germany (PDF 482kb/87 pages)
A publication from PWC Germany which provides a 'guide to the open, but complex, German investment and business climate.' The guide includes sections on exporting, business entities, labour relations and social security, audit requirements and accounting practices, tax system and administration, taxation of corporations, taxation of individuals and indirect taxes.
Taxation and Investment
Guides and snapshots from Deloitte featuring information on the investment climate, labour relations and work force, business regulations, foreign investment, choice of business entity and corporate taxation.
Your Europe: Business: Germany
Key information provided by the European Commission on business regulations and practices, with links to relevant legislation. Topics include accounting, taxes, types of business, intellectual property and responsible business.
Forums and support networks
German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce
A forum for business people to network and encourage best practice, trade and investment between Britain and Germany.
British Chamber of Commerce in Germany
A support network for promoting business and trade between Britain and Germany. The services section contains useful contacts and information.
Tax
Taxation in Germany
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources.
Articles and books in the Library collection
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