International Business

Are you looking for new business opportunities in Germany or abroad? We support you in this and always take a holistic view of your investments from two perspectives:

Germany is one of the most international locations in the world, with over 35,000 foreign subsidiaries that generate more than 20 percent of the turnover of all companies in Germany.

In the last ten years, the turnover of these foreign companies has risen by 60 per cent, while it has only increased by 25 percent for purely German companies. This development emphasizes the central importance of foreign direct investment for the German economy.

More than 40,000 German subsidiaries are active abroad. In many countries, they are the largest or, after American companies, the second largest investor group.

An analysis of the published annual financial statements of German listed companies shows this: The contribution to sales and earnings generated by these companies outside Germany is usually between 60 and 90 percent.

Due to geopolitical upheaval, increasing protectionism and other disruptions, more and more German companies are endeavoring to strengthen their global resilience. They are adapting their value chains by localizing or regionalizing them, diversifying their activities worldwide and expanding into emerging growth markets.

We regularly analyze current developments, produce white papers and interview German and international companies in all regions of the world in order to provide you with sound advice for your entry into foreign markets. You can find our latest findings in the country studies and white papers. We are also part of the global KPMG network in 143 countries around the world with more than 273,000 employees. The exchange within the network gives us a global picture of the situation for your successful expansion.

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