thumb|Location of [[Germany]]
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in central-western Europe. Germany has the world's 3rd largest economy by nominal GDP, and the 5th largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods.
Of the world's 500 largest stock-market-listed companies measured by revenue in 2017, the Fortune Global 500, 29 are headquartered in Germany.
Germany is recognised for its large portion of specialised small and medium enterprises, known as the Mittelstand. Around 1,000 of these companies are global market leaders in their segment and are labelled hidden champions.
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Germany".
Largest firms
This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before 31 January 2025. Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.
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!2024 revenues (US$M)
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| 11
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| Volkswagen Group
|align="right"| 348,408
|align="right"| 684,025
| Multinational consumer and commercial vehicle manufacturer operating in more than 150 countries. Consumer brands include Audi, SEAT, Škoda Auto, Porsche, Bentley, MAN and Scania .
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| 41
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| BMW
|align="right"| 168,103
|align="right"| 154,950
| Vehicle manufacturer producing commercial and consumer automobiles and motorcycles. Brands include Mini, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and BMW Motorrad (motorcycles).
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| 42
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| Mercedes-Benz Group
|align="right"| 165,638
|align="right"| 166,056
| Stuttgart-based multinational automotive manufacturer. Brands include Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Maybach, Setra, and Smart.
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| 77
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| Deutsche Telekom
|align="right"| 121,046
|align="right"| 199,652
| Bonn-based multinational telecommunication company focused on fixed-line and mobile communications, digital media and internet service provider. The largest communication company of Germany and Europe.
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| 79
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| Uniper
|align="right"| 116,662
|align="right"| 6,863
| Düsseldorf-based state-owned multinational energy company.
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Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations that have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
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File:Frankfurt Commerzbank vom Schaumainkai.jpg|Commerzbank Tower, the headquarters of Commerzbank in Frankfurt
File:EON-Ruhrgas-Zentrale Essen.jpg|E.ON's corporate headquarters in Essen
File:The Wings, Siemens HQ Munich, April 2017.jpg|Headquarters building of Siemens in Munich
File:Stuttgart-Untertuerkheim-DC-Zentrale.jpg|Mercedes-Benz Group headquarters in Stuttgart
File:Wolfsburg VWHochhaus.jpg|Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg
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See also
- :Category:Companies of Germany
- List of largest German companies