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Notes on entering the German market from abroad.

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/Public tenders

A 2026 guide to German public tenders for foreign tech companies

How to navigate the German 'Ausschreibung' process without a local presence — from eligibility to submission.

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/Market entry

GmbH vs UG: which structure fits your scale?

Share capital works differently in Germany. Here is how to think about the choice as a US or LATAM founder.

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/Employment

Common employment-law pitfalls for US startups hiring in Germany

'At-will' does not exist in Germany. Notice periods, probation and works councils change the playbook.

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/Compliance

GDPR basics for US and LATAM SaaS launching in Germany

A pragmatic checklist for foreign SaaS teams facing German data-protection expectations for the first time.

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