Germany Trade & Invest GmbH

Who We Are And How We Work

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. With two locations in Germany, 60 offices abroad and its network of partners throughout the world, GTAI supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes Germany as a business location and assists foreign companies setting up in Germany.

What We Do

As well as supporting export promotion, we also recruit and advise foreign investors. We also strengthen the image of Germany as a business location and promote the new federal states.

Export Promotion

GTAI is the first point of contact for Germany’s export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. Our business analysts regularly report on 150 countries and provide the knowledge base for planning and conducting foreign business activities.

Investor Consulting

GTAI is the first port of call at the federal level for foreign businesses that would like to learn about investment possibilities in Germany. To make investing in Germany as easy as possible, GTAI advises and supports foreign investors from market entry to locating in Germany.

Location Marketing

GTAI promotes Germany's advantages as a business location internationally. This benefits not only Germany as a business location benefits, but also the image of German companies as reliable partners, suppliers and service providers worldwide.

Structural Change in Germany

Find out about opportunities in those regions in Germany undergoing structural change including those areas affected by the German coal phase-out. Discover your future business potentials.