The international legal system not only protects existing rights to tangible goods. Intangible goods such as trademarks and patents are also highly valued. In addition to these tangible intangible assets, trade secrets are also protected in business life. Companies are particularly reliant on these in order to hold their own against the competition on the market. In
The civil law partnership (GbR) is a popular legal form for smaller companies and projects. With the introduction of the registered GbR (eGbR) by the Act on the Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG) on 1 January 2024, the GbR was further developed. But what happens when the partnership ends? This article provides a comprehensive overview of the legally compliant dissolution of a
The GmbH & Co. KG is a special legal form that combines the advantages of a limited partnership (KG) with those of a limited liability company (GmbH). The GmbH assumes the role of the personally liable partner (general partner), while the limited partners only have limited liability. This structure offers both liability and tax advantages, but also involves certain complexities
In its ruling dated March 10, 2025 (case no. 9 W 22/25), the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Celle made an important decision on the requirements for the judicial appointment of an emergency managing director in a GmbH. The ruling shows that internal mechanisms under company law take precedence and that a court appointment can only be made in special circumstances. The case: Application for
Company founders in Germany have a wide range of possible company forms to choose from. These entail a wide variety of requirements. The Unternehmergesellschaft (UG) offers an opportunity to implement your own business idea with low share capital and low financial risk. The requirements and advantages of the Unternehmergesellschaft and for whom it is particularly suitable are explained in the following
When founding a company, it is important for entrepreneurs to think about the legal form to be chosen. In addition to liability, tax and economic aspects, structural and practicable circumstances are also important. Last but not least, the costs associated with founding a company play an important role in the choice of legal form. Due to the limitation
