Foreign Investors Service

Essen Economic Development Agency (EWG) and the Essen Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have established the Foreign Investors Service Essen to support, in particular, foreign companies which want to set up their business in Germany. Here, you will find relevant information in German and English.

Companies and entrepreneurs find tips and advice covering the whole range from resident permits and working licences, business start-up, subsidies, promotion and support as well as customs regulations up to office and housing supply. A special welcome package enables foreign companies to gain a quick and cost-saving foothold on the German market. Moreover, you learn about the Essen business location and the Metropole Ruhr.

Information sheets for about 40 countries contain the addresses of important Germany institutions in your country, institutions of your country at Essen and other details of interest.