Programme
1.45pm - Arrival & Registration @EY, City Quarter, Lapp's Quay, Centre, Cork
2pm - Welcome with Ronan Murray, Managing Partner, EY Cork Office
2.05pm - Welcome & Overview with Representative Cork Chamber
Overview of the opportunities through the Enterprise Europe Network (EU funded project within Cork Chamber which helps companies grow internationally through advisory & partnering supports)
2.15pm - Market Overview with Torben Meier-Klodt, Business Development Manager, German-Irish Chamber
How the German-Irish Chamber Supports You
- Why Germany? Key opportunities in Europe’s largest economy
- Strategic positioning & market potential for Irish companies
- Tailored market entry strategy
- Recruitment & local talent access
- Trusted network & representation across Germany
Business Opportunities in Germany
- High-potential sectors for Irish companies
- Regional business hubs & industry clusters
2.30pm - Market Overview with Patrick Bamming, Head of Tax & Legal, German-Irish Chamber
Tax & Compliance: What You Need to Know
- Corporate & trade tax framework
- Permanent establishment risks
Legal Essentials for a Smooth Market Entry
- Choosing the right company structure
- Employment law basics & minimum wage compliance
- Posting of employees
2.45pm - Q&A
3 - 3.30pm - Networking