GATA - German American Trade Association
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The German American Trade Association (GATA) is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in 2003 by a group of German Industry Associations. GATA’s objective is to facilitate entry to the U.S. market for new companies and provide comprehensive risk management protection for German-Speaking companies with existing U.S. business. For all companies that are thinking about entering the US market or have already founded a US subsidiary, we as the German American Trade Association (GATA) offer several varieties of well-founded management seminars on all relevant topics – condensed in one day or in partial aspects as webinars.
Challenges and solutions for your US business
U.S. Entry Meetings
For companies considering entering the market, topics such as company formation, labor law, protection against product liability, etc. are covered.
AGENDA
The US Branch
Contractual Aspects
Sales Structure & Reps
Recruitment, Executive Search
Visas & Work Permits
Protection Against Product Liability
Insurance – The Basics
US Taxes
Joint Ventures
Marketing & Sales in the US
Installations In The US
DATES
| 18.03.2026 | | | COLOGNE |
| 17.06.2026 | | | STUTTGART |
| 15.09.2026 | | | FRANKFURT |
| 21.10.2026 | | | VIENNA |
Executive Management Meetings
The target group are companies that have already established a subsidiary. It contains information on how to manage the US subsidiary correctly, keyword “corporate governance”, and how the parent company can be protected from liability.
AGENDA
Legal Do’s and Don’ts
Contract Management
Risk Management / Product Liability
Corporate Governance / Piercing Of The Corporate Veil
Insurance / Risk Management Tools
Tax Strategies
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment / Human Resources
Greenfield Investments / Site Selection
The US Civil Process
Compliance / Customs & Transfer Pricing
DATES
| 19.03.2026 | | | COLOGNE |
| 18.06.2026 | | | STUTTGART |
| 16.09.2026 | | | FRANKFURT |
| 22.10.2026 | | | VIENNA |
M&A USA Special
The focus here is on the complex process of implementing a merger or acquisition of companies in a US engagement.
AGENDA
US M&A Strategy
Structuring Transactions
Letter Of Intent
Financial Due Diligence
Legal Due Diligence
Insurance Due Diligence
US M&A Tactics
Tax Considerations
Purchasing Insolvent Companies
Reps & Warranties Insurance
Compliance / Experience
DATES
| 17.09.2026 | | | FRANKFURT |
INDIVIDUAL ONE-ON-ONE WEBINARS USA
Tailored webinars for companies with an unlimited number of participants
conducted by experienced speakers
| Duration: | 1.5–2 hours | |
| Fee: | €460.00 per topic | |
| Format: | Microsoft Teams | |
| Scheduling: | Individual scheduling after registration |
BOOKING MULTIPLE WEBINARS
If you are interested in more than one topic, these can be booked as separate sessions.
Based on our experience, we do not recommend to combine them in one block to allow sufficient
time for questions and in-depth discussion.
TOPICS
Avoidance of Piercing the Corporate Veil
Company Formation
Contractual Aspects / Sales Structure
Contractual Risk Management
Employment
Installations
Insurance Solutions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Product Liability
Representations & Warranties
Site Selection
Visa & Work Permits
U.S. Entry Meetings
For companies considering entering the market, topics such as company formation, labor law, protection against product liability, etc. are covered.
| 18.03.2026 | COLOGNE |
| 17.06.2026 | STUTTGART |
| 15.09.2026 | FRANKFURT |
| 21.10.2026 | VIENNA |
Executive Management Meetings
The target group are companies that have already established a subsidiary. It contains information on how to manage the US subsidiary correctly, keyword “corporate governance”, and how the parent company can be protected from liability.
| 19.03.2026 | COLOGNE |
| 18.06.2026 | STUTTGART |
| 16.09.2026 | FRANKFURT |
| 22.10.2026 | VIENNA |
M&A USA Special
The focus here is on the complex process of implementing a merger or acquisition of companies in a US engagement.
INDIVIDUAL ONE-ON-ONE WEBINARS USA
Tailored webinars for companies with an unlimited number of participants
conducted by experienced speakers
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fee
€280.00 per topic
Format
Microsoft Teams
Scheduling
Individual scheduling after registration
MULTIPLE WEBINARS
If you are interested in more than one topic, these can be booked as separate sessions. Based on our experience, we do not recommend to combine them in one block to allow sufficient time for questions and in-depth discussion.
TOPICS
Consulting
If you can neither attend the seminars nor the topics of the webinars are suitable for you, we are also available for individual advice.
Please feel free to contact us
+49 152 02093257 or email: info@american-trade.org
Our Speakers
Our speakers have many years of experience in European-American transactions. The practice-relevant differences between the German-speaking countries and the USA in the areas of company formation, choice of location, government incentives, tax considerations, personnel issues, etc. are conveyed in an understandable way. For the important questions of liability, German-speaking specialist lawyers from the USA are giving the lectures. With their expertise, you will be able to plan and implement your business objectives for the USA confidently and confidently.
Protect yourself against liability risks!
The United States – second largest market worldwide, unlimited opportunities less complex and complicated than you might think.
Consultants and Service Providers
Corporate Governance
Entry into the U.S. Market
Employment
Subject-Specific Individual Questions
Company Formation – Yes or No?
Management Seminars and Liability Protection
Trade Shows or Studies?
Product Liability
Transfer Pricing
Insurance
Protection from Contractual Liability
Visa & Work Permits
LLC
Public Contracts and Procurement Procedures