Locating in Hamburg
The HWF Hamburg Business Development Corporation offers a comprehensive service package for companies intending to locate in the Hamburg metropolitan region. Contact us for locational consulting, Investors & Development support, our commercial real estate service, and much more, free of charge. »
Regulations
Entrepreneurial activities are governed by a variety of laws in Germany. The most important regulations are listed here. »
Visa Information
If you intend to do business or work in Germany, it is likely that you will need a visa and a work permit. Basic information is provided here. »
Establishing a Business
International companies seting up an operation in Germany need to address numerous issues. The HFW Hamburg Business Development Corporation is a valuable partner. We will provide the support you require to comply with all the formalities involved in setting up a company or representative office. »
Investors & Development
The HWF Hamburg Business Development Corporation promotes economic and structural development in Hamburg by providing support for real estate projects. »
HamburgAmbassadors
There are people living all over the world who have a strong connection to the city of Hamburg and have joined our international network of honorary representatives. »
Welcome Center
The Hamburg Welcome Center provides free information about working, studying, living and family care in the city. The team will gladly answer your questions. »
HWF-Representatives
The HWF Hamburg Business Development Corporation’s international representatives will gladly put you in touch with us and provide the information you request. »
Industry-Specific Support
Aviation Cluster
The initiative promotes the interests of the aviation industry in the Hamburg metropolitan region. »
Logistics Initiative Hamburg
Strengthening Hamburg’s position as the leading logistics hub in northern Europe. »
Maritime Cluster Northern Germany
The industry network promotes the knowledge and technology transfer between science and the maritime economy in Northern Germany. »
Norgenta North German Life Science Agency
As central point of contact, Norgenta will answer all your questions on biotechnology, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals. »
External Links
Hamburg Welcome Center
The Hamburg Welcome Center is your free resource for information on working, studying, living and family care. »
Hamburg Metropolitan Region
Access economic data and information about the Hamburg metropolitan region‘s business development agencies. »
Germany Trade & Invest
Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. »
Statistics Portal
This portal is operated jointly by the statistical offices of the individual states and the Federal Statistical Office. »
Downloads
Germany Trade & Invest
Investment Guide to Germany - How to access and set up business in Europe's biggest market. Download PDF , 2.14 MB
Employment Issues Overview
German laws and regulations on employment issues: Download PDF , 138.49 KB