Expansion to Germany

Expansion to Germany

Do you want to scale your company and expand to international markets in Germany, the EU or the DACH region? Our experts in German and EU law will clarify all your open legal questions and ensure a quick and legally secure implementation of your expansion strategy. 

The 5 most important points for a successful expansion to Germany 

1
Company form 

Together with you we will find the best solution for your company form in Germany and the EU. We support you, for example, in founding a subsidiary, establishing a German limited liability company or setting up a branch office. 

2
EU regulation 

While the regulatory density in the EU is notorious, the uniform regulation allows for access to the entire EU market. Our team has experts in EU financial market law, data protection, AI and digital services to plan and implement an EU market entry. 

3
Labor law and HR 

Whether you are hiring employees, cross-border commuters or freelancers in Germany, German labor law is much more complex than Swiss labor law, not only in terms of protection against dismissal. With our HR experts, you can avoid costly mistakes. 

4
Contract law and general terms and conditions 

We incorporate the specifics of German general terms and conditions law and German contract law into your legal documents in a customized manner. With legally secure contracts that, for example, respect consumer rights including the statutory right of withdrawal, you can build successful business relationships in Germany. 

5
Tax planning 

Our tax experts are available to help you with questions about German and EU tax law and plan cross-border taxation between Switzerland and Germany. 

Start the EU expansion with LEXR in 3 easy steps: 

  1. 1
    Free initial consultation

    During the initial meeting, you will get to know our experts – they will usually be able to give you an initial assessment of the complexity for your company and your industry, as well as outlining the next steps. 

  2. 2
    Planning

    Together we set goals, prioritize the most important topics and determine a schedule for your expansion into Germany and the EU. In doing so, we also take into account a possible time lag with authorities in order to carry out your expansion quickly. 

  3. 3
    Implementation

    Based on the plan, we develop the most important legal documents, into which your feedback is constantly incorporated. Any newly arising legal questions will also be clarified by your personal contact person at our company.

Germany appeals to Swiss firms due to cultural ties and its vast market of 80 million consumers. Successfully entering Germany also offers Swiss companies access to the European Economic Area’s 500 million consumers.

Our guide details essential legal insights for Swiss companies eyeing a German expansion.

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Expansion to Germany FAQ 

About us

We’re a growing team of 30+ legal professionals. Some of our experts include:

  • 1

    Nadine advises founders and startups in all stages of a company’s development, focusing on corporate law issues. She has extensive experience in advising on a wide range of VC transactions (especially convertible loans and financing rounds), shareholder agreements and employee stock option plans as well as corporate governance issues. 

    Head of Startup Financing & VC Germany, Legal Expert

  • 2

    Lars focuses his legal practice on contract, intellectual property, and financial market regulation law. He advises tech companies on the legal set-up and negotiation of complex and day-to-day contracts, IP strategy and execution as well as financial market law matters. 

    Lars Rohrberg, Legal Expert

  • 3

    Sebastian advises on the comprehensive implementation of national and international data protection regulations as well as on the implementation of future regulations in the digital field. He is particularly interested in international data transfers and new technologies such as AI. 

    Sebastian Schneider, Head of Privacy & Digital Regulation, Legal Expert 

  • 4

    Julia is an expert in data protection law and advises companies on all aspects of implementing existing and future regulations in the digital sector, as well as on employment law issues. 

    Julia Peidli, Senior Legal Counsel 

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