Office of Economic Development - International Business Services

The Office of Economic Development is the first port of call for all foreign companies who wish to invest or set up in Düsseldorf, while offering ongoing support to international businesses already located here. Taking advantage of strong partnerships abroad, the Office team also establishes international commercial contacts for local companies that are looking to enter international markets.

Its services range from preliminary informational meetings with investors to finding experienced service providers for the start-up process. This includes assistance in the search for suitable properties, offices and business premises. The Office of Economic Development also helps companies build up contacts within Düsseldorf's commercial networks.

The team offers customized professional service packages tailored to the needs of international companies. Written information is provided in 10 languages. The Office has stuff available to speak English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Italian or Spanish.


Contacts
Uwe Kerkmann Head of Department, Vice Director uwe.kerkmann@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-97093
Annette Klerks USA and India annette.klerks@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-95503
Bettina Gausmann Russia and Europe bettina.gausmann@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-95506
Sabine Heber Japan Desk, East Asia sabine.heber@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-95870
Stephanie Otten Japan Desk, East Asia stephanie.otten@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-92575
Boris Stähly Düsseldorf China Competence Center boris.staehly@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-95502
Ping-hui Tai Düsseldorf China Competence Center pinghui.tai@stadt.duesseldorf.de	Phone +49 (0) 211.89-95721

The Office of Economic Development focuses its international efforts on the following regions:

International Business Services