Overview of German Corporate Law
German corporate law governs the formation, organization, and dissolution of business entities. The Aktiengesetz (AktG) regulates stock corporations (AG), the GmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG) governs limited liability companies, and the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) contains provisions for partnerships and commercial enterprises.
Key Legislation
For detailed coverage of specific German statutes and regulations in this area, see the German Statutes section.