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Germany × Commercial Intelligence & Market Research

Commercial Intelligence & Market Research in Germany

Research on a new country, sector or customer base, focused on the decision you need to make. In Germany, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Commercial Intelligence & Market Research professional in Germany for you.

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Germany at a glanceWestern Europe

Frankfurt · Tuesday 3 November

21:44

Local time

Currency
EUR
Working week
Monday – Friday
Commercial centres
Frankfurt · Munich · Berlin · Hamburg
Dialling code
+49
Region
Western Europe
Doing business in Germany →

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Define the commercial question
  2. 02Assess market structure and demand
  3. 03Identify competitors, channels and counterparties
  4. 04Turn market evidence into an actionable entry or growth decision

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before commercial intelligence & market research work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Partners in Germany

Professionals working here

No named lead for Commercial Intelligence & Market Research yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Germany and can bring the right local colleague in.

Ulrike Berner, MBAMunich · Germany

WONE Global Partner · Germany

Ulrike Berner, MBA

Managing Partner · BSP Berner Schaeffler & Partners GmbH · Munich

Ulrike Berner has been Managing Director and shareholder of BSP since 2021, leading the strategic direction, client relationships, and business development of the firm. She has extensive experience working with firms an…

What the guides say · Germany

What Commercial Intelligence & Market Research involves in Germany

The topics from the Germany guide that this work depends on.

Key facts

Full guide

Corporate income tax
15% (to 2027), falling to 10% from 2032
Solidarity surcharge
5.5% of corporate income tax
Trade tax
3.5% base x municipal multiplier (2025 average 410%)
VAT
19% standard, 7% reduced
GmbH minimum capital
EUR 25,000
Minimum wage
EUR 13.90 per hour (2026)
Works council threshold
5 permanent eligible employees
Deposit guarantee
EUR 100,000

The topics this work touches

  • Establish & Structure

    Foreign investors usually choose a GmbH, its low-capital variant the UG (haftungsbeschränkt), or a registered branch of the foreign company. A GmbH needs EUR 25,000 share capital and notarised articles, and comes into existence only on entry in the commercial register.

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