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The German Investor Visa Program offers a unique opportunity to gain German citizenship through business investment. Learn more in this guide.

Germany boasts a dynamic investment culture and investment products can range in quality. It is recommended that investors treat the decision to invest in Germany with caution and are wary of their investments. One approach is through an automated investment platform. Whilst the ownership of assets remains with the investor, the platform can automatically pay dividends from funds, bonds and shares. The main advantage of using a platform for German investments is in the comparatively low associated annual cost.

The German economy has emerged as one of the most resilient in Europe in recent years, but factors outside Germany’s control can weigh on growth. A heavy reliance on exports means that when things take a turn for the worse elsewhere, Germany feels the knock-on effect. Its membership of the EU has undoubtedly helped to boost growth, but has also exposed the country to Europe’s wider economic problems.

Germany holds the title of the biggest European market. As a result, it is the favourite place for direct foreign investors, which has led to a large FDI stock to accumulate over the years. The USA is the main supplier of non-European inward investment for Germany. At the same time, Germany has been ranked more than once as the most appealing FDI destination. This is owed to the highly experienced workforce, balanced legal climate, prime research, dependable infrastructure and a favorable social environment.

Germany’s doors are open to companies and individuals looking to invest capital there, with the Government focussed on boosting employment growth. The only practical limitation on doing so is a requirement to seek Government permission, in advance, for the sale of firms in the defence industry to overseas buyers.

If you are thinking about setting up a company in Germany, or looking at insurance policies for an existing company, then there are a number of key points to consider as part of good risk management.