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Frankfurt RheinMain.
A region to work and live in.

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The Frankfurt RheinMain metropolitan region is one of Europe’s
most attractive and bustling business locations. Situated in themiddle of Germany, the region extends outward from Frankfurt
along the Rhine and Main rivers. European capitals like Paris,
London and Rome are just around one hour flight away.

Hamburg
3.5 hrs.

Many major European cities are also easily accessible bytrain. As a transport hub, the region stands out not only for
its connectivity by air, rail and road but also for its virtualconnectivity through its high-speed data network around
Europe’s largest internet exchange point based in Frankfurt.

Amsterdam
4 hrs.

The purpose of this flyer is to provide you with justa glimpse of the many attractions and assets of ourregion from a business as well as a lifestyle perspective.

Frankfurt RheinMain in numbers/ 5.8 million population/ GDP of 234 billion euros/ area of 14,761 km2

4 hrs.

Netherlands

BrusselsInternationally renowned educational and training institutions
cultivate a highly qualified workforce and attract talent fromall over the world.
Countless companies use the region as a springboard to enterand develop new markets across Germany, across Europe
and indeed across the globe. As the official inward investment
agency of this region, we support you right from the start andare committed to ensuring your success in Frankfurt RheinMain
and beyond. Please get in touch if you would like to find out
more.

BerlinPoland3 hrs.

Frankfurt RheinMain
regionBelgiumCzech RepublicLux.

Paris
4 hrs.

FranceStrasbourgMunich

2 hrs.

3 hrs.

AustriaBasel
3 hrs.

Liechtenstein

Switzerland

City of Frankfurt
Frankfurt RheinMain region	Duration of journey with high-speed
train ICE from Frankfurt

Italyaverage of1,400
daily flightmovements

259
destinations in
99 countries

70
million passengers
annually

Strategic Location

Where Germany
meets the world.
Centrally located in the middle of Germany, Frankfurt RheinMain
region is one of the most important transportation hubs inEurope. Within a radius of just 200 km (124 miles), you canreach some 47 million people. In this strategic location, people
and goods are constantly on the move – by air, road and rail.

Frankfurt Airport/ Germany’s most important airport/ 5,050 direct connection flights per week
/ Europe’s busiest cargo and 4th busiest passenger airport/ the world’s best connected airport

Frankfurt Central Station/ direct connections to all major cities in Germany
and across Europe/ one of Europe’s most important passenger stations/ high-speed train connections to Berlin, Paris,
Amsterdam and other major cities in under 4 hours

Efficient Motorways/ dense network of high-quality traffic arteries/ the “Frankfurter Kreuz” is the most frequented motorway /Autobahn junction in Germany

Key Waterways/ rivers Rhine and Main are the most important inland
waterways in Europe/ Rhine-Main-Danube Canal is the shortest navigableconnection between the North Sea and the Black Sea/ total of eight cargo river ports within the region

Global Business

Boomingbusiness hub.
With an economic power far above the national average,
the Frankfurt RheinMain region should be your first choicewithin Germany and Europe.

Economic powerhouse/ >150 world market leaders with headquarters in the region/ >70 technology networks and industry clusters/ manufacturing hub for high-tech and knowledge-based
products such as gear units for space missions, laser glass
for autonomous driving and liquid crystals for display
technologies

Global exhibition and trading center
The Frankfurt RheinMain region attracts over two million
global visitors to trade fairs and international conventions
on an annual basis, making it one of the leading trade fairlocations in Europe. International trade has a long history
in the region, dating back to as far as the year 1240 when
Emperor Frederick II approved the inaugural Frankfurt Autumn
Trade Fair. Since then, Frankfurt has constantly expanded its
fairgrounds to nearly 400,000 square metres, making it oneof the largest of its kind worldwide. The trade fair industry isa job engine and the source of our international DNA.

Each year the city of Frankfurt hosts:/ 50 trade fairs/ 42,000 exhibitors/ 2.0 million trade visitors

42,000exhibitors

2.0
million trade visitors

Diversified economy

A fertile ground for industries.

Logistics &transport

FinancialcenterLifeSciences

Communication
technology(ICT)

Consulting

Automationindustry

Automotiveindustry

Diversified economy
The financial center of the European Union/ the only place in the world with two central banks,
the European Central Bank and the Deutsche Bundesbank/ home to the Deutsche Börse / German stock exchange/ around 200 domestic and foreign banks/ specialised services, such as advisory and rating agencies

Digital excellence provides
the competitive edge
/ DE-CIX, the world’s most important internet
exchange point, located in Frankfurt/ Germany’s key cluster for software development,
fintech and cyber security/ Germany’s data center capital

Automotive expertise/ the 10 largest automotive suppliers by turnover
are present with significant business activities/ hub for automotive development and design/ major players present: Opel, Geely, Goodyear Dunlop Tires,Hyundai, Pirelli, Kia, Continental (…)

World leading life sciences/ 7 of the 10 largest global chemical companies/ 9 major chemical parks, which provide state-of-the-art
infrastructure for R&D and manufacturing/ second largest industrial sector by employees in the greaterFrankfurt region with worldwide leading companies like
Sanofi, Merck, BioNTech, Clariant, Fresenius, Boehringer
Ingelheim/ critical research and regulatory institutes such as thePaul-Ehrlich Institute, federal institute for vaccines andbiomedicines

Enabling infrastructure for logistics
and transport/ Europe’s largest cargo airport/ the most important hub for German rail traffic/ one of the busiest road networks in Europe/ incubator of new logistic trends such as e-mobility, green
logistics and supply chain solutions

The place to be for consulting/ home to the big four consulting firms and many more/ the leading law and accounting firms have a strong presencein Frankfurt RheinMain/ great variety of legal services with many specialised countrydesks/ an innovative software & gaming industry with a revenue of
4.4 billion and 33,000 employees

High-performing Mittelstandas strong foundation
The German “Mittelstand” is often described as the backbone
for Germany’s economic success. Often family owned, foundedon long-term thinking, and internationally successful, thesecompanies are highly represented in our region.

Exceptional Internationality

Business English is oursecond mother tongue.
Looking at the numerous headquarters or business units ofglobal companies and the number of international trade fairs,
it comes as no surprise that the Frankfurt RheinMain region isinternational, multilingual and open-minded.
We have been welcoming international business people
for hundreds of years. Our average English literacy is among
the highest within Germany and Europe.

A unique international flair/ more than 100 consulates and diplomatic missions/ more than 30 international schools, 10 with International
Baccalaureate programs/ large communities from USA, China, India, Korea,
Japan and the UK

30more thaninternational
schools

180people from overdifferent nations

Skilled Talents

Breeding groundfor innovation.
The foundations of any successful tech company are thepeople, the qualified workforce, the specialists, the experts,
the techies and the geeks. Well-known research institutes anda dense network of renowned universities provide the region
with a self-replenishing pool of highly skilled talent. Here you
will find promising and outstanding employees in a wide
range of fields and sectors to join your team and enrich yourcompany… and they speak English.

A remarkable talent pool
/ 25 universities with more than 250,000 students/ a great variety of Bachelor and Master programs in foreignlanguages/ 6 Max Planck-, 3 Fraunhofer- and 4 Leibniz Institutes/ great potential of skilled workers through the renowned
German vocational training system

25
universities

250,000students

Quality of Living

An exceptional
place to live.
The Frankfurt RheinMain region stands for serious businessthat drives your company forward, but the region also hasmuch to offer when it comes to cultural and leisure activities
that will make living here enjoyable for you, your team andtheir families. From world-renowned museums to a vibranttheatre scene, festivals, carnivals and star rated as well as
super casual restaurants, bars and cafés, there’s somethingfor everyone. Wine festivals that highlight the region’scelebrated Riesling grape characterize the summer months
while the many Christmas markets make the winter season
truly heart-warming.
When it comes to outdoor opportunities, there is nothingleft to be desired. City dwellers can easily escape to thecountryside and enjoy walks and bike trails in the nearby
forests and hills or go for a wine tasting at one of the many
local vineyards.

40
golf courses>200
museums and exhibitions

If you want to pursue your favourite sport, the options inthe region are almost endless. From soccer, rugby, dance
schools, rowing, golf, basketball or even cricket, you can findabsolutely everything in the region. All together families
enjoy a safe and healthy lifestyle in Frankfurt RheinMain.

About usYour successis our goal.
We will support you by:International companies in the Frankfurt RheinMain region arewriting real success stories. They have found the perfect location
to break into new markets across the European continent and weare here to accompany them along the way. We are the official
investment promotion agency for the cities and counties of theFrankfurt RheinMain region. Our government-funded team ofexperts is here to advise and support you and your company.
We speak your language, understand your culture and tailor ourservices to your individual needs to ensure your success rightfrom the start.

/ Providing a personalized facilitation service/ Identifying sites and offices across the entire region/ Organizing prearranged and customized location scouting visits/ Facilitating connections to local industry and business networks/ Establishing contact to international tax and labor law experts/ Assisting with work and residence permit applications/ Providing sector and industry insights
Or simply tell us how we can facilitate your investment
in Frankfurt RheinMain.

Contact Worldwide
Germany Headquarters
Frankfurt RheinMain GmbHInternational Marketing of the Region

Great Britain: London
Phone: +44 20 376 907 41
E-mail: uk@frm-united.com

China: Shanghai
Phone: +86 21 508 122 66 ext. 1680
E-mail: china@frm-united.com

Unterschweinstiege 860549 Frankfurt am Main

USA: Chicago
Phone: +1 31 266 880 92
E-mail: northamerica@frm-united.com

Japan: Tokyo
Phone: +81 70 747 080 00
E-mail: japan@frm-united.com

Phone:		 +49 69 686 038 0
E-mail:		 info@frm-united.com
Website: www.frm-united.com

India: Pune
Phone: +91 20 410 471 11
E-mail: india@frm-united.com