| Germany's flourishing economy and leading position in | | | | 'export engine room of Europe', indicative of its |
| the global market make it an ideal choice for | | | | influential position in the EU as far as the export |
| importing, exporting and doing business. Those | | | | industry is concerned. Export of goods from |
| interested in importing goods into Germany should be | | | | Germany is facilitated by a well organised system. |
| aware of the distinctive business traits in the German | | | | Documentation required is not complex, and the time |
| market. | | | | involved and the costs incurred are at reasonable |
| Firstly, importers and exporters work closely | | | | levels. Like the import industry, exports from |
| together in order to ensure compliance with all | | | | Germany are regulated by the laws of the trade |
| German and EU (European Union) import and export | | | | policy established by the European Union. Export |
| regulations and requirements. Also, since the country | | | | certification requirements must be met. |
| is one of the most powerful EU members, a large | | | | The country's biggest export trading partners are |
| part of its trade portfolio deals with the other nations | | | | members of the European Union. The other countries |
| of the European Union. | | | | that trade significantly with Germany include China, |
| EU standards and regulations are applicable to the | | | | the US, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Brazil, |
| import and export processes in Germany. All | | | | and South Korea. |
| members of the European Union have a common | | | | When it comes to doing business in Germany, there |
| trade policy when it comes to importing goods from | | | | are no doubts that the rewards can be high. An |
| other nations. The rules are fairly liberal, and import | | | | entrepreneur should, however, be familiar with the |
| licensing is not required with the exception of certain | | | | way in which business is conducted in Germany, in |
| goods such as agricultural items and those import and | | | | order to maximise chances of success. Some points |
| export items which could affect public health or | | | | to bear in mind include the fact that Germans are |
| safety. There are also certain quotas that need to be | | | | very particular about punctuality and appreciate detail. |
| maintained for a few listed countries, and these | | | | They prefer to avoid risks and appreciate plenty of |
| restricted quantities of imports from countries have | | | | advance notice - for meetings and conferences - and |
| to be strictly adhered to by those wishing to do | | | | they generally keep business and personal issues well |
| business with Germany. | | | | separated. They also prefer having a lot of time to |
| Germany's highly competitive and well established | | | | make a business decision and do not like to be |
| export industry has been growing impressively in | | | | rushed into things. |
| recent years. In fact, Germany is known as the | | | | |