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Foreign investors buying commercial property in Germany decide on the structure first: asset deal or share deal. Real estate due diligence, the notarised…

A German GmbH is not created by completing a single form. The articles, notarisation, capital contribution and commercial-register filing need to be…

Before the first euro of revenue in Germany comes a decision on structure: branch, subsidiary or your own GmbH. It sets who is liable, where the profit is…

The share purchase agreement allocates the risks of an acquisition. Understand the warranties, the indemnities and the purchase-price mechanism, and you know…

The managing director service agreement governs remuneration, duties, liability protection and termination of the engagement. It must be distinguished from the…

The German Supply Chain Act requires more than a general statement of intent. Procurement teams need robust supply contract clauses that involve suppliers…

A joint venture combines different resources, interests and risk profiles. The agreement must do more than describe the collaboration: it needs to address…

The German exit tax charges the unrealised gains in your shareholdings the moment you move abroad, before a single euro has changed hands. Plan the move early…

A shareholders' agreement supplements the articles with governance, information rights, share transfers, exit and conflict mechanisms. The central questions are…