Useful Links for Germany

Germany Trade & Invest

http://www.gtai.com/web_en/homepage

Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The organisation advises foreign companies looking to expand their business activities in the German market.

SOLVIT - Overcoming Trade Barriers

http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/europe/overcoming-barriers/page45849.html

If you are facing trade barriers caused by the misapplication of EU law, or resulting from national regulation or practices that go against the spirit of the Single Market then BIS' EU Market Access Team might be able to help.

Podcasts - Regional Language Network

http://www.rlnpodcast.com/

Free podcasts on doing business abroad. Included is information on business etiquette, culture and language. First choose your region and then free registration is required.

Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe

http://www.cobcoe.eu

COBCOE is a not for profit umbrella organisation working closely with its British bilateral member chambers in Europe to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom.

European Commission

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

The website of the European Commission provides information on the EU policies and laws as well as events and news.

SIMAP

http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.htm

SIMAP Gateway to European public procurement provides access to most important information about public procurement in Europe.

TPO Net

http://www.tpo-net.com/

The Virtual Community of World Conference of Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) lists the members of the European Trade Promotion Organisation (ETPO), together with their websites.

Destatis - Federal Statistical Office Germany

http://www.destatis.de/e_home.htm

Provides a variety of statistical reports and data. Available in German and English.

British Embassy Germany

http://ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/

Information about the British Embassy and Consulates in Germany.

British Chamber of Commerce in Germany (BCCG)

http://www.bccg.de

BCCG and its large British-German entrepreneural and institutional network are a first port of call for companies and professionals seeking advice in British-German business and trade. Available in English and German.

German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce

http://www.germanbritishchamber.co.uk

This London based business-to-business organisation helps companies to start or to expand their export activities through providing business contacts, information and advice. Available in English and German.

GelbeSeiten (German Yellow Pages)

http://www.gelbeseiten.de/

The German Yellow Pages business directory is only available in German.

DIHK - Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce

http://www.ihk.de

DIHK is the central organisation for German Chambers of Industry and Commerce. All German companies registered in Germany (with the exception of handicraft businesses, the free professions and farms) are required by law to join a Chamber. Available in German and English.

UK Trade & Investment in Germany

http://www.uktradeinvest.de

German language website that explains the relevance of UKTI to German businesses and provides information about trading with Germany.

German Federal Government Website

http://www.bundesregierung.de

Provides information on the German Federal Government and the Federal Ministries. Available in German and English.

Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology

http://www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/root.html

Provides information on the German economy. Available in German and English.

Europa

http://europa.eu/

Europa is the Gateway to the European Union portal, which provides news and information on all aspects of the EU.