Investment & Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt
Key Competitive Attractions
Invest in Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a German state located in the central eastern part of the country. It is one of the former East German states. Saxony-Anhalt borders Saxony, Brandenburg, Thuringia and Lower Saxony. The capital is Magdeburg.
Despite the financial crisis in 2009, Saxony-Anhalt’s GDP is almost two and a half times higher than it was in 1991. The region is known for its good soil and chemical and food production industries. Saxony-Anhalt receives the highest amount of FDI of all eastern German states.
The region is also a highly regarded business location as part of the Central Germany Chemical Triangle, and is one of the largest manufacturing regions in the country.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Looking to invest in Saxony-Anhalt? The Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt (IMG) is the economic development agency of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. IMG is also a global marketing business and develops tourist concepts. IMG staff provide all services - from acquisition to production. We search our property database of 250+ industrial and commercial properties for a business location tailored to your needs. We provide competent and individual advice for greenfield and brownfield sites, office properties or production facilities. First site information is provided within 24 hours of an enquiry.
IMG will be your partner for:
- location searches
- funding issues
- obtaining financial grants or loans
- project implementation
We are assigned by the Ministry of Science and Economic Affairs of Saxony-Anhalt to guide you as a one-stop-shop through the investment process. All our services are free of charge.
Existing Business Base
The gross domestic product of Saxony-Anhalt rose by a nominal 165% between 1991 and 2008, making it two-and-a-half times larger than in 1991. The growth in added value per worker was even higher: up 233%. Particularly positive was the growth in the chemicals, mechanical engineering and food industries, and, in the past few years especially, renewable energies.
Over 350 industrial and business parks
Saxony-Anhalt has a lot to offer future investors. This includes large contiguous industrial areas. In the size category of 10-20 hectares, 18 locations are currently available and have immediate building permits. For investors looking for contiguous areas of more than 20 hectares, the state has 9 locations. Smaller areas are available throughout the state.
