Document background
The Articles of Association By Laws (Satzung) is a mandatory legal document required for establishing any corporation or limited liability company in Germany. This document serves as the company's constitutional charter, defining its fundamental structure, governance framework, and operational parameters. It must be executed before a German notary and filed with the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) as part of the company formation process. The content is governed by strict requirements under German corporate law, particularly the GmbHG for limited liability companies or AktG for stock corporations. The document includes essential information about share capital, corporate governance, shareholder rights, and decision-making processes, forming the legal backbone for all corporate activities and relationships between shareholders, management, and other stakeholders.
