Webinar: Doing Business in Germany & Israel

Attention German and Israeli Investors, corporates, startups and colleges!

Join us for two exclusive webinars that provide valuable insights into the business environment in both regions

What to Expect?

In-depth insights on key business topics tailored to investors and corporates from Germany and Israel.

Practical tips and perspectives to navigate the investment landscape

Networking opportunities with fellow investors

These webinars are free of charge and designed to help you stay ahead in your business endeavors.

Register now and gain new perspectives for your investments

Germany - Opportunities for Israeli Investors
Germany is Israel's most important economic partner within the EU. The country serves as a hub for Israeli companies, offering opportunities in areas such as e-mobility, chip manufacturing, green energy, and funding programs.

Israel - Opportunities for German Investors
Israel is a dynamic and innovative economy with a strong global presence. Close economic cooperation with the EU offers significant opportunities for German SMEs, especially in emerging technology sectors.

Your Experts
Grant Thornton Germany and Grant Thornton Israel deliver practical knowledge on taxation, financing, M&A opportunities, and legal frameworks.

Webinar 1: Focus on Germany | March 18, 2025

Agenda:

Legal options to enter the German market (Mathias Reif)
The legal pros & cons and the corporate & commercial aspects of different entry options to the German market from the perspective of a foreign investor.

German tax regime (Matthias Lowa)
The general tax regime in Germany from the perspective of an inbound investors. What tax pitfalls are there for foreigners that should be taken into account when investing in Germany.

Funding opportunities (Thorsten Schneider / Tom Winter)
German funding landscape: An overview of different types of debt lenders and current trends in the financing environment.

M&A opportunities for Israel corporates and PEs (Hanno Hepke)
Investment opportunities in Germany with a focus on technology and private equity.

Webinar 2: Focus on Israel | April 2, 2025

Agenda:

Israel's outlook for 2025 (Mickey Blumenthal)
General opening notes including introduction to Israel-Germany desk in GT.

M&A in Israel and opportunities (Shlomi Bartov)
Over the last decade more than 160 transactions involved German investors (investing/buying Israeli companies). In 2024, SAP completed the purchase of an Israeli tech company for a consideration of 1.5 billion dollars.

Germany-Israel tax regime and benefits/opportunities (Shay Moyal)
The general tax regime in Israel from the perspective of an inbound investor. What tax pitfalls are there for foreigners that should be taken into account when investing in Israel.

Funding opportunities in Israel (Michael Halin)
Funding of technology and Israel innovation authority (IIA) + industry 4.0 incentive plans + revival plans and rehabilitation for the north/south regions in Israel.

ESG in Israel and beyond + Summary notes (Ivri Verbin)
Top debate ESG issues that are on CEO minds – EU vs. Israel.

Register Now for Expert Insights
Secure your spot for these free webinars and gain valuable insights into business opportunities between Germany and Israel.