Your Gateway to Germany: Steps to Start Your Business

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Join us for "Your Gateway to Germany: Steps to Start Your Business" on September 26, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 IST. 

This one-hour webinar, hosted on NRW.Global.Connect, will guide you through the essentials of establishing your business in Germany. 

 

The event will begin with an introduction to North Rhine-Westphalia as a prime business location, followed by a comprehensive presentation from Marius Rosenberg, a legal expert at TIGGES Anwälte. With his extensive experience in guiding clients through the complexities of setting up and operating businesses in Germany, Marius will cover crucial topics such as setting up an entity, opening a bank account, and understanding tax, labor, and residency laws. Additionally, we will showcase the success story of Wheelshare, an Israeli healthcare startup which established its German headquarters in Düsseldorf last year.  

 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask your pressing questions about starting a business in Germany. 

 

Mode: Virtual

Start: 26.09.2024, 07:00 GMT+00:00

End: 26.09.2024, 08:00 GMT+00:00

Number of participants: 33 Participants

Gabriele Tabach

Gabriele Tabach & 1 more organizers

NRW.Global Business - Israel

Florian Schnitzler, Head of Startup Unit and Israel, NRW.Global Business

Florian Schnitzler leads the Start-up unit & Israel at NRW.Global Business, the trade and investment agency for North Rhine-Westphalia. The agency provides tailored services for businesses looking to expand globally or establish a presence in NRW, offering support at every development stage, spanning from export to investment. 



Florian holds dual master's degrees in Science, specializing in Global Business, SME management, and innovation management from German and French universities. He is experienced in digital-focused project and event management, with expertise in organizing international business delegations, market entry strategies, and content creation.

Marius Rosenberg, Partner, TIGGES Rechtsanwälte

Marius Rosenberg, certified specialist for international business law, is a partner at TIGGES Rechtsanwälte, an independent, internationally linked full-service law firm advising entrepreneurs and companies from Germany and abroad on all questions of commercial law. Marius advises German and foreign predominantly medium-sized companies comprehensively in national and international business law, particularly in the areas of corporate law, M&A, commercial and contract as well as real estate law. He has particular experience in advising technology companies and startups.  

Alexandra Klein, Managing Director, Wheelshare GmbH

Wheelshare's innovative self-service wheelchair rental hubs, strategically placed in hospitals and airports, provide passengers, patients, and visitors with 24/7 access to high-quality, well-maintained wheelchairs. Wheelshare takes on full operational responsibility, expertly managing stations and wheelchairs, so hospital and airport staff can focus on delivering exceptional care and service. This comprehensive approach includes meticulous inventory management, usage tracking, and dedicated maintenance and support.

 

Founded in Israel in 2017, Wheelshare expanded into the German market in 2021 with the support of the German-Israeli Chamber of Industry and Commerce and NRW.Global Business. After a successful proof of concept, the German entity was established in Düsseldorf, NRW, in 2023. Alexandra Klein, who has been with Wheelshare since the beginning of their market entry, assumed the role of Managing Director Germany in March of this year.