Investment guarantees from the Federal Republic of Germany: protection against political risks for German investments abroad
The German government supports German companies making direct investments abroad by providing state investment guarantees. These guarantees serve to protect against political risks and often make investments in particular countries possible in the first place.
Small and medium-sized enterprises in particular benefit from this state protection, which does not require any minimum investment amounts.
The investment guarantees are managed by PwC on behalf of the German government. The risks covered include expropriation, war, civil unrest, breach of contract, payment embargoes, moratoriums, and currency and transfer risks.
A prerequisite for receiving support is that the funds flow into clearly defined projects and are invested directly from Germany - without the involvement of companies or branches in third countries.
The investment guarantees can also be combined with other government support instruments, such as KfW/DEG programmes.
Further information and contact details for the investment guarantees are available here: www.Investitionsgarantien.de
Herwig Maaßen
Telephone: +49 (0)40 6378 2066
Email: herwig.maassen@pwc.com
Ilma Johncock
Telephone: +49 (0)40 6378 1890
Email: ilma.johncock@pwc.com
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Mailing Address
Postfach 30 17 50
20306 Hamburg
Street Address
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20354 Hamburg
Telephone: +49 (0) 40 / 63 78 - 20 66
Export Credit Guarantees: Government Protection for your Foreign Business
The German government's export credit guarantees (Hermes guarantees) protect exporters and their financing banks against economic and political risks abroad – especially in challenging markets where private guarantees are ineffective. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also benefit: There are no minimum order sizes, the guarantees also apply to services, and they offer flexible terms.
To strengthen the international competitiveness of German companies, the German government has adopted a comprehensive package of measures for export credit guarantees.
- Flex&cover - New principle for eligibility: The new German Footprint approach assesses eligibility based on the company's contribution to Germany as a business location – not just on the origin of the goods.
- Defence projects: Expansion of cover options enabling more comprehensive approval of exports.
- Improved Shopping Line Cover facilitates access to major international projects.
- Trading companies and emerging sectors also benefit from the improved cover.
I am happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the German Federal Government's export credit guarantees.
Sabrina Holtorf , Head of Market, Euler Hermes AG
Telephone: +49 (0)40 / 88 34 - 93 72
Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft
Federal Export Credit Guarantees
Mailing Address
Postfach 50 03 99, 22703 Hamburg
Street Address
Gasstraße 29, 22761 Hamburg
Telephone: +49 (0) 40 / 88 34 - 90 00
Telefax: +49 (0) 40 / 88 34 - 91 75
E-Mail: info@exportkreditgarantien.de
Website: www.exportkreditgarantien.de