The German office of the FOZL Group · Headquartered in Singapore
bernd@fozl.sg | fozl.sg
FOZL Europe GmbH · Freiburg, Germany

Your gateway to the European market.

We help Asian companies establish, grow and operate in Germany and across the EU — combining a global network with hands-on local execution, from strategy to day-to-day operations.

Frankfurt am Main — Germany's financial capital
Strategy · Tax · Audit · Advisory · M&A · HR · IP
Bernd Dautel, Managing Director of FOZL Europe GmbH
Bernd Dautel · Managing Director
A word of welcome
Germany is one of Europe's largest and most stable economies — and the natural gateway to the entire EU single market. At FOZL Europe, we help Asian companies turn that opportunity into a working business on the ground: choosing the right legal structure, managing tax and compliance, and building a lasting local presence. We don't just advise — we implement, side by side with you. I look forward to welcoming you to Germany.
Bernd DautelManaging Director · FOZL Europe GmbH
About FOZL Europe

Strategy to execution — under one roof

FOZL Europe GmbH is the German office of the FOZL Group, an international accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Singapore since 2011, with offices across Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Europe.

From our base in Freiburg, we give Asian businesses a single, reliable partner for the complex European market — handling cross-cultural challenges so your expansion is compliant, efficient and built to last.

Freiburg im Breisgau with the Freiburg Minster at sunset, seen from the Schlossberg
Freiburg im Breisgau · our home in Germany
What FOZL does

End-to-end corporate services

Delivered holistically by the FOZL Group — coordinated from our Singapore headquarters and implemented regionally through our local offices. A full-service solution for entering and operating in the EU, from incorporation to day-to-day management.

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Company Formation & Corporate Secretary

Choosing the right legal structure (GmbH, branch office) and handling incorporation and statutory secretarial duties across the EU.

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Accounting & Tax

Bookkeeping, financial reporting, corporate tax, VAT and payroll — keeping you compliant with German and EU requirements.

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Audit

Independent audit and assurance support, coordinated to the standards European partners and authorities expect.

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Advisory & Consulting

Market entry, brand and growth strategy, and practical guidance through the German business environment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Buy-side and sell-side support for cross-border transactions — target search, due diligence, deal structuring and post-merger integration between Europe and Asia.

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Transfer Pricing

Cross-border pricing structures and documentation that meet international and EU compliance obligations.

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Licensing & Permits

Securing the licences, permits and regulatory approvals required to operate legally in your sector.

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Human Resources

Employment contracts, payroll, visas and residence permits for relocating staff, and local labour-law compliance.

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Trademark & IP

Trademark registration and intellectual-property protection to safeguard your brand across Europe.

Sectors we serve

Deep experience across key industries

We understand the cross-border and localisation needs of Germany's leading sectors.

Automotive
SectorAutomotive
Machinery and mechanical engineering
SectorMachinery & Mechanical Engineering
Electronics and electrical
SectorElectronics & Electrical
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
SectorChemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Aerospace
SectorAerospace
Renewable energy
SectorRenewable Energy
Medical devices
SectorMedical Devices
FOZL advisory team
And your sectorTailored cross-border advisory
Why Germany, why FOZL

The smartest first step into Europe

Germany isn't only a substantial market in its own right — it's a strategic platform for the wider EU. We help you use it as your foundation.

~84M
consumers in Germany
€4.4T
GDP (2025, approx.)
9
bordering countries
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Europe's largest economy

~84 million consumers and a GDP of roughly €4.47 trillion (2025) — strong purchasing power and stable B2B demand.

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Gateway to the EU single market

At the heart of the continent and bordering nine countries — establish once in Germany, then expand across Europe.

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We implement, not just advise

From legal structure and tax to staffing and operations, we are on the ground with you through every step.

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A global network behind you

Part of the Singapore-headquartered FOZL Group, with offices across Asia and Europe working as one team.

A bridge in both directions

Asia ↔ Europe, with one partner

We don't only bring Asian companies into Europe. As part of a Singapore-headquartered group, we also guide European companies the other way — into Singapore, China and the wider ASEAN region.

Singapore skyline
Asia → Europe

Entering the European market

Company formation, tax, audit, HR, IP and compliance — everything Asian businesses need to establish and grow in Germany and across the EU.

International trade and logistics
Europe → Asia

Expanding into Singapore, China & ASEAN

FOZL Europe supports European companies developing into Asia — market entry, incorporation, M&A and on-the-ground execution through our regional offices and Singapore headquarters.

One group, five hubs

A global network, a local partner

Select an office to meet the local partner on the FOZL Group site.

Get in touch

Let's plan your move into Europe

Tell us about your goals and we'll show you the most direct, compliant route to the German and EU markets.

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Office
FOZL Europe GmbH
Günterstalstraße 70, 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Managing Director
Bernd Dautel

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