The Bavarian Representative Office in New York

About us

Established in 1996 and under the direction of Dr. Wolfgang Hübschle, the New York representative office of the Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs has a substantial track record of helping a wide range of U.S. businesses successfully achieve their desired objectives in Bavaria.  Familiar with the intricacies of the corporate cultures of both German and American companies, the cross-cultural New York based team, with the direct support of the Invest in Bavaria team in Munich, seeks to streamline the fact-finding and the implementation phases of the investment process.  The New York office introduces U.S. companies to Bavaria’s strategic advantages, provides information on how to set up a business in Bavaria, facilitates connections to valuable business contacts in Bavaria and provides information about financing, incentives, costs, taxes, staffing and regulations.

USA in Bavaria

With over 850 American companies established in Bavaria, the U.S.A. ranks highest in terms of foreign direct investment into Bavaria.  Examples of American companies located in Bavaria include General Electric, Alcoa, IBM, Lear Corporation, Pfizer, John Deere and Turner Broadcasting. With 40,000 American residents, Bavaria has a strong American community. Organizations such as the Amerikahaus promote and foster ties between Bavaria and the United States via intercultural exchange. International schools of all levels allow smooth integration of American citizens in Bavaria.  Cultural ties and affinities are fostered by 31 partnerships between cities and townships in Bavaria and the U.S.A.

Bavaria in the USA

With a total annual trade volume of 22.4 billion euros, the U.S.A. is Bavaria’s third largest trading partner. Bavarian global players such as BMW and Siemens have long-standing, highly-successful manufacturing in the United States. Case-in-point:  BMW, ranking the largest exporter of vehicles made in the USA, has become a symbol of Bavarian-American cooperation. From a state with 12 million people, 300 Bavarian companies have settled in the U.S.A.