Publications
In their publications, the German American Chambers of Commerce give an overview of various areas of the bilateral economic relations. Latest analyses and surveys will give you up-to-date information regarding the transatlantic trade. The Chambers issue both regional and national publications, such as the directory of Subsidiaries of German Firms in the U.S., as well as market studies and monthly magazines. Informative books regarding legal regulations, the American tax system and labor law as well as visa rules and explanations and helpful hints for German employees are among the wide range of publications the Chambers offer.
Subsidiaries of German Firms in the U.S. 2013/2014
Title: Subsidiaries of German Firms in the U.S. 2013/2014
Author: German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Content: Over 3,500 firms in the U.S., which are owned 50% or more by a German firm. In addition to contact information, also lists the number of employees, contact name, title etc.
Language: English
Price: $120 + shipping & handling*
GermanCompanies.us is an online database that lists over 3,500 HQs and branch offices of German firms in the United States with detailed information and search/filter capability.
- Basic Access: 500 downloads, 3 months
- Unlimited Access: unlimited downloads, 12 months, Subsidiaries Book
National GACC Membership Directory (2012/2013)
Title: National GACC Membership Directory (2012/2013)
Author: German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Content: Published annually. Lists approx. 2,500 firms. Contains addresses, phone & fax numbers and contact names of all national members throughout the U.S. and Germany
Language: English
Price: $80 + shipping & handling
U.S.-German Economic Yearbook
Title: U.S.-German Economic Yearbook (latest edition December 2012)
Author: German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Content: New editions are released at year-end. Offers in-depth view of US-German politics, economics and finance. The book combines facts, figures and informative articles written by prominent business leaders and academics.
Language: English
Price: $50 + shipping & handling*
German American Trade Magazine
Title: German American Trade Magazine
Author: German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Content: The national Chamber magazine, "German American Trade", is a bimonthly source of German-American economic, corporate, political, and trade fair news, as well as Chamber developments. In addition, "German American Trade" provides an excellent advertising opportunity for companies and individuals who wish to reach the German-American business community.
Language: English
Price: $5 a copy, $30 yearly subscription
Visa and Work Permits for the USA
Title: Visa and Work Permits for the USA (2009)
Author: J. Hayes Kavanagh
Content: This book offers straightforward information on American immigration law, in reference to obtaining a visa, permission to work in the U.S., permanent resident status, naturalization and taxation of non U.S. citizens, as well as American laws on intra-company transfers, trainees, exchange visitors, and students.
Language: German, English
Price: $30 + shipping & handling*
Understanding German and American Business Cultures
Titel: Understanding German and American Business Cultures (2009)
Author: Patrick L. Schmidt
Content: This manager's guide to the cultural context in which American and German companies operate covers all the important aspects of the German-American partnership equation.
Language: English
Price: $30 + shipping & handling*
Litigation and Arbitration in the USA
Titel: Litigation and Arbitration in the USA (2009)
Author: William M. Barron & Birgit Kurtz
Content: The US is the Number 1 destination for German foreign direct investment. These mutual business activities and contacts take various forms, including product sales, licensing and distribution agreements, joint ventures, asset and stock acquisitions and the establishment of operating subsidiaries. It is inevitable that disputes arise as the occasional by-product of such extensive commercial interaction; this book gives an overview of how such private disputes are resolved in the courts in the US.
Language: English and German
Price: $30 + shipping & handling*
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