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Enter Germany after Brexit
Post-Brexit access to the EU's largest industrial market, without the cost of a full-time German operation.
Why Germany for UK companies
Germany is now your most direct route back into the EU industrial market.
After Brexit, UK companies no longer have automatic EU market access. Germany is the logical place to rebuild that bridge. It is the largest industrial economy in Europe, culturally close to UK business expectations, and a gateway to the broader EU.
For UK manufacturers, engineering firms, and industrial services companies, Germany offers scale, stability, and buyers who value quality and reliability over short-term price pressure.
The UK-Germany business fit
- Direct access to the EU's largest industrial buyer base.
- Business culture based on professionalism, punctuality, and quality.
- Strong demand for engineering, manufacturing, and industrial services.
Post-Brexit realities
What changed, and what it means for UK companies
Customs and VAT
Goods moving from the UK to Germany now face customs formalities and VAT obligations. Selling a service or building a local pipeline changes that equation.
EU representation
Many EU buyers and public-sector clients prefer or require an EU-based contact. A German presence can become a practical necessity.
Regulatory alignment
UK certifications are no longer automatically accepted in the EU. Technical documentation and CE marking must be aligned with EU standards.
Market access
A distributor or fractional operator in Germany can restore the speed and trust that UK companies previously took for granted.
The LANDFALL path for UK companies
A local presence without forming a GmbH first
LANDFALL Germany gives UK companies a fractional Country Manager who operates on the ground, speaks to buyers, and builds the pipeline. You get the benefits of a local presence without the fixed cost and legal risk of a premature entity.
Step 1
Validate demand
Phase 1 tests whether German buyers in your segment actually want your product, at your price, under EU rules.
Step 2
Build local pipeline
Phase 2 puts your company in front of qualified German buyers with a local operator representing you.
Step 3
Choose the right structure
Phase 3 gives you first customers and a clear recommendation: entity, distributor, or hybrid.
Investment
A lower-risk path after Brexit
The traditional path for a UK company setting up in Germany can cost €150,000 to €220,000 in year one. LANDFALL gives you a validated market entry and a working pipeline for a fraction of that.
| Approach | Year 1 investment | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional GmbH-first path | €150,000 to €220,000 | Entity, hire, and unvalidated effort |
| LANDFALL path | €35,000 to €60,000 | Validated buyers, qualified pipeline, first customers |
| Difference | €100,000 to €160,000 saved | Plus a clear market answer before committing |
"Brexit changed the rules. It did not change the opportunity. UK companies that enter Germany with a validated, operational approach rebuild their EU access faster than those that wait for perfect clarity."
Alexander Haas, Founder of LANDFALL Germany