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India-Germany Corridor

German Engineering Meets Indian Markets: Legal Precision for Mittelstand

€24 Billion Trade Partnership

$2.8B
FDI to India
180K+
Indian Diaspora
$26B
Bilateral Trade
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The Germany-India Legal & Economic Corridor

Germany is India largest trading partner in the EU with bilateral trade of €24 billion. Over 1,700 German companies operate in India across manufacturing, automotive, and technology sectors.

Core Legal Advisory Areas

German companies entering India transition from BGB civil law frameworks to Indian common law contracts, requiring careful adaptation of standard German commercial terms.

  • AGB (German standard terms) adaptation for India
  • Technology transfer and licensing agreements
  • Distribution and sales representative contracts
  • Manufacturing JV agreements
  • Supply chain contracts with Indian vendors

Treaty & Agreement Framework

India-Germany DTAA

Comprehensive tax treaty with beneficial rates for manufacturing operations.

  • Royalty rates for technology transfer
  • PE thresholds
  • Dividend taxation provisions

India-EU Bilateral Investment Treaty

Investment protection framework pending FTA negotiations.

  • Investment protection standards
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms

Recent Developments

November 2025

Indo-German Green Partnership

Enhanced collaboration on green hydrogen and sustainable manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions: Germany-India Corridor

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Germany-India Legal Requirements?

For a preliminary discussion on your India legal requirements, our international advisory team is available.

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