Business location Berlin
Become part of one of the most dynamic economic regions in Europe with your company and benefit from a catchment area of around six million inhabitants.
For years, the Berlin economy has been on course for success: Economic growth and increased employment are developing at a faster rate than the nationwide average. This not only attracts more companies to the Spree, but also draws in skilled professionals from all over the world. Companies will also find a broad and diverse range of attractive commercial properties in Berlin.
Why Berlin?
„Berlin offers a dynamic, innovative and internationally networked environment. The capital city enables companies to operate in proximity to political decision-makers and important institutions. Furthermore, Berlin embodies values such as diversity and tolerance, which are also central to the corporate culture of Siemens Energy. This city is therefore both a magnet for young international talent and a starting point for many of our innovative projects and products, with which we are driving forward the energy transition significantly – Power from Berlin to the world, so to speak!“
Berlin ranks among the top 10 best cities worldwide
Berlin ranks ninth in the "World's Best Cities 2026" ranking, making it the highest-ranked German city – a strong indication of Berlin's cultural diversity, innovative strength, and international competitiveness. London tops the ranking, followed by New York and Paris. The US has the most representatives in the top 100 with 19 cities, followed by Germany (8) and China (7).
The World's Best Cities Report is published annually by the marketing consulting firm Resonance and the market research company Ipsos.
(Source: Resonance; Ipsos: World’s Best Cities 2026)
The trans-European transport routes intersect in Berlin
With its central geographical location and excellently developed infrastructure, the German capital and its surroundings offer ideal conditions as a business location. Berlin is the gateway to Central and Eastern Europe and the economies of Western Europe. All major European markets can be reached from here by truck.
Business meets science
Berlin is one of the largest science center in Europe with internationally renowned universities and research institutions. The city's intensive collaboration between science and industry is reflected in diverse networks and cooperation opportunities. Berlin has twelve locations of the future, in which a large part of Berlin's technology and startup centers are located. The science-related infrastructure and the exciting exchange between players from business and science create ideal conditions for young and technology-oriented companies.
Get involved in Germany's political decision-making center
In addition to Parliament, government and national agencies, numerous umbrella organisations for business and science are headquartered in Berlin. The capital, with its proximity to federal ministries, embassies and organisations provides easier access to decision-makers in research and development, production and sales.
Berlin as a startup capital
The high quality of life with a comparatively low cost of living, lively local life and international environment are some of the reasons for young entrepreneurs to realise their business ideas in this location. As a result, the city has developed into a startup-hub with the highest levels of growth in in Germany in recent years.
Invest in Berlin - Service for companies and investors
Entrepreneurs and investors are supported with extensive funding and financing programmes in Berlin. The Berlin economic development agency Berlin Partner for Business and Technology offers investors quick and non-bureaucratic support during relocation:
