Dusseldorf Economic Development
Key Competitive Attractions
Support Service Industry
Dusseldorf, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, is amongst the world's most successful cities. Some 5,000 businesses, including a large number of global players, are based in the region and direct their European operations from here.
Dusseldorf International Airport is the third largest airport in Germany - most important European destinations can be reached from here within an hour. Altogether, 75 airlines are using the airport to reach 180 worldwide destinations. 23 leading trade fairs including Drupa, Interpack, K, Medica and Boot make Dusseldorf a leading trade fair venue in Germany.
Dusseldorf is also Germany's most important location for the support service industry with an existing base of companies in the telecommunication, advertising, financial services, legal and business advice sectors. With more than 50,000 jobs, Dusseldorf is also the second biggest industrial location in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The dynamic Dusseldorf region is defined by a unique combination of business sectors and companies - services, trade, industry, large global players and highly productive small and medium sized businesses.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Dusseldorf Office of Economic Development is the point of contact for all businesses wishing to locate to Dusseldorf from within Germany or abroad, as well as for the local economy - established or start-up businesses and young entrepreneurs.
The Office of Economic Development provides a variety of services for clients:
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Support entrepreneurs in establishing a business in Dusseldorf
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Organise financial assistance for new companies
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Advise companies on permits and authorisations
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Procure industrial property and buildings
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Assist foreign companies in setting up in Dusseldorf
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Help local companies enter foreign markets
