INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GATEWAY|MUNICH
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Opening Gates
to Germany
and Europe

One accountable local operating partner for international companies expanding into Germany and Europe.

DISCOVER HOW WE HELP
Germany as your base for European growth
€4.3 tn GDP — GermanyEurope's largest economy
€18 tn GDP — EuropeGateway to the European market
Leading tech ecosystemIndustry, engineering and technology at global scale
€137 bn R&DResearch and innovation hub
Stable frameworkReliable legal and regulatory environment

The opportunity is Europe the execution is local.

THE CHALLENGE

What international companies must navigate

The challenge we solve every day.Establishing and growing a business in Germany and Europe requires the coordination of legal, administrative, commercial and institutional interfaces — often across distance, time zones and cultural differences.

  • Cultural and administrative differences
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Entity setup, governance and compliance
  • Business address and office solutions
  • Accounting and taxation
  • Banking
  • Customers, sales channels and local partners
  • Supply chains and operational partners
  • Universities, research and innovation networks
OUR SOLUTION

Our solution — our operating model

One accountable local operating partner connects your company with the services, expertise and networks required to establish and grow your business in Germany and Europe.

IBG operating model: your company, International Business Gateway Munich, core and managed services, extended network and client outcomes
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WHO WE ARE

What drives us

01VISION

Opening corridors for international collaboration

Our purpose is to open corridors for the international collaboration of people and businesses. We make it simpler, faster and more successful for international companies to establish, develop and expand their business in Germany and Europe.

02HOW WE WORK

Experience, accountability and local execution

International Business Gateway Munich is a founder-led business platform that supports international companies in establishing, developing and expanding their business in Germany and Europe.

We combine decades of international commercial and leadership experience with engineering and legal expertise and a carefully selected network of professional partners.

As your accountable local operating partner, we coordinate expertise, manage partners and drive progress while you remain in control of your expansion project.

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VALUE PROPOSITION

One coordinated platform instead of many remote contacts

International Business Gateway Munich supports international companies throughout their business journey — from initial market exploration and establishment to market entry, business development and long-term growth.

As your accountable local operating partner, we combine services delivered directly by IBG with specialist expertise from trusted professional partners. We coordinate the people, workstreams and interfaces required for your expansion and provide one accountable commercial interface throughout the engagement.

You remain in control. We reduce complexity, coordinate and drive local execution, and help you get to market faster while building the local business network you need for sustainable growth.

TARGET MARKETS & INDUSTRY FOCUS

Who we work with

IBG supports international companies expanding into Germany and Europe, with particular strength in business situations where local coordination, senior experience and trusted networks matter.

01

Foreign SMEs and mid-sized companies

Establishing or expanding their presence in Germany and Europe.

02

International scale-ups

Building a German or European base for growth.

03

Corporates and technology companies

Establishing R&D, innovation, commercial or strategic operations.

04

Special business situations

Succession, acquisitions, strategic partnerships and market-entry projects requiring local representation and coordination.

Our team brings substantial management and sector experience in:

Industrial Technologies

Automotive & Mobility

Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

High-Tech Engineering

Semiconductors

Renewable Energy

Medical Technologies

WHAT WE DO — OUR SERVICES

Coordinated support for market entry and growth

IBG combines core services delivered directly by our team with specialist professional services coordinated through trusted partners. Clients may engage us for individual workstreams or for an integrated market-entry and growth mandate.

IBG Core Services

Directly delivered by IBG
  • Market entry strategy
  • Entity setup and structuring
  • Governance & compliance coordination
  • Business development & sales support
  • Project & partner coordination
  • Administrative & organisational support
  • Institutional & innovation relations

IBG-Managed Professional Services

Delivered with trusted partners
  • Legal advisory
  • Notarial services
  • Tax advisory
  • Accounting & payroll
  • HR & recruiting
  • Audit
  • Immigration & visa support
  • Banking
  • Insurance

Explore the detailed service architecture and typical ways in which international companies work with IBG.

EXPLORE OUR SERVICES →
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ECOSYSTEM PLATFORM

The right partnerships make the difference.

We identify, connect and coordinate the right partners for each project. Successful market entry depends on access to the right people, institutions, commercial partners and sources of expertise.

Innovation & Research

Universities · Research institutes · Start-up and innovation networks

Public Institutions & Business Organisations

GTAI · IHK · Invest in Bavaria · IGCC · Industry associations

Industry & Commercial Partners

Corporates · SMEs · Customers · Suppliers · Strategic partners

Professional Partners

Legal · Notary · Tax · Accounting · Audit · HR · Immigration · Communication

Investors, Banking & Insurance

Banks · Investors · Private equity · Public funding · Sparkassen VersicherungsService · Versicherungskammer Bayern

CONTACT

Let us structure your international business expansion. Together.

An initial conversation helps clarify your objectives, priorities and concrete next steps.

International Business Gateway Munich
Dr. Marc Bachmann
contact@IBGateway.de
www.IBGateway.de