Legal Documents for Germany
Create free legal documents tailored to Germany law. All templates comply with local legislation.
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Civil law system based on the BGB (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) and the Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
Most Popular Templates in Germany
Business (50 of 166)
AG Shareholders' Agreement Germany (Aktionärsvereinbarung)
Shareholders' agreement for a German Aktiengesellschaft (AG) — governed by AktG §1, §136, BGB §305 ff. Regulates voting arrangements, lock-up periods, transfer restrictions, tag-along, drag-along and governance between AG shareholders.
General Terms and Conditions B2B Germany (AGB B2B)
B2B General Terms and Conditions for German commercial transactions — based on BGB §§305–310, HGB §§343 ff., and BGH case law on AGB control. Tailored for business-to-business (Unternehmer) relationships under §14 BGB.
General Terms and Conditions (B2C) Germany — AGB
Consumer-facing General Terms and Conditions (AGB) for German B2C contracts under BGB §§305–310 and EGBGB Art. 246a. Includes withdrawal notice, button solution and DSGVO references.
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Germany
Data Processing Agreement (DPA/AVV) for Germany — mandatory under DSGVO Art. 28 whenever a controller engages a processor. Covers Weisungsrecht, technical and organisational measures (TOMs), sub-processor approval, data breach notification and audit rights.
Real Estate (50 of 97)
Formal Warning to Tenant for Noise Nuisance Germany
Formal written warning (Abmahnung) from landlord to tenant for repeated noise nuisance, required before ordinary termination under BGB §573 or extraordinary termination under BGB §543. Documents the breach and demands cessation.
Full Heritable Building Right Agreement Germany (Erbbaurecht)
Full heritable building right agreement (Erbbaurechtsvertrag) for Germany — governed by ErbbauRG §1, GBO §13, BGB §§873, 925. Grants a time-limited right to maintain a building on another's land, registered in the Grundbuch. Requires notarial certification.
Ground Rent Adjustment Agreement Germany (Erbbauzinsanpassung)
Agreement to adjust ground rent (Erbbauzins) for a German Erbbaurecht — governed by ErbbauRG §9a, BGB §315, and GBO §13. Requires notarial certification and registration of the amended Grundbuch entry at the Amtsgericht.
Real Estate Agent (Makler) Contract Germany
Real estate brokerage contract for Germany — governed by BGB §652 (Maklerlohn), MaBV §2 (Makler- und Bauträgerverordnung), and WoVermG. Covers agent duties, commission, equal-split rule, and statutory disclosure obligations.
Pipeline/Cable Easement (Grunddienstbarkeit) Germany
Pipeline and cable easement agreement (Grunddienstbarkeit) for Germany — governed by BGB §1018 and §1021. Grants the right to lay, maintain and operate pipelines, cables or ducts across another's land, with Grundbuch registration at the Amtsgericht.
Tenant's Demand for Defect Repair Germany
Formal written demand by a tenant requiring the landlord to remedy defects in the rental property under BGB §536a and §543. Sets a repair deadline and preserves rent reduction and termination rights.
Rent Increase Demand Germany (Mieterhöhungsverlangen)
Formal rent increase demand for residential tenancies in Germany — governed by BGB §§558–558e. Based on local Mietspiegel, comparative rents or expert opinion. Requires written form and minimum 15-month intervals between increases.
Estate Planning
Holographic Will Germany
A handwritten holographic will for Germany complying with BGB §2247, covering inheritance shares, legacy provisions and testamentary executorship.
Inheritance Contract Germany (Erbvertrag)
An Inheritance Contract (Erbvertrag) for Germany governed by sections 1941 and 2274 to 2302 of the Buergerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB), establishing binding testamentary dispositions between the testator (Erblasser) and one or more contractual parties, including heir appointments, legacies, and conditions that cannot be unilaterally revoked.
Employment (50 of 155)
Employer Certificate Germany (Arbeitgeberbescheinigung / Arbeitsbescheinigung SGB III)
German employer certificate under SGB III §312 — the mandatory document the employer must issue to the employee on termination so they can claim unemployment benefits (ALG I) from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
Fixed-Term Contract without Objective Reason Germany (Sachgrundlose Befristung)
Fixed-term employment contract without objective reason (sachgrundlose Befristung) for Germany, governed by TzBfG §14 Abs. 2, BGB §611a, and NachwG §2. Valid for up to 24 months with up to 3 renewals, no prior employment with same employer required.
Night and Shift Work Employment Contract Germany
Employment contract for night and shift workers in Germany — governed by ArbZG §6 (night work health protection), ArbZG §12 (shift work), BGB §611a, NachwG §2, and MiLoG §1 (Mindestlohn €12.82/h 2025). Includes mandatory night work compensation provisions.
Employment Contract with Probationary Period Germany
German employment contract with a probationary period clause — governed by BGB §622 Abs. 3, KSchG §1 Abs. 1 and NachwG. Covers reduced notice during probation, KSchG exclusion for the first six months, and mandatory written employment particulars.
Permanent Employment Contract Germany (Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag)
A permanent employment contract for Germany — governed by BGB §611a, KSchG, ArbZG, NachwG, MiLoG §1 (Mindestlohn €12.82/h 2025), BUrlG, and EFZG. Includes all mandatory NachwG disclosures.
Employment Reference Certificate Germany (Arbeitszeugnis)
An Employment Reference Certificate (Arbeitszeugnis) for Germany governed by section 109 of the Gewerbeordnung (GewO) and section 630 BGB, providing a formal written evaluation of an employee's performance, conduct, and role issued by the employer upon termination of the employment relationship.
Simple Employment Certificate Germany (Einfaches Arbeitszeugnis)
Simple employment certificate (Einfaches Arbeitszeugnis) confirming job title and duration of employment in Germany under BGB §630 and GewO §109. Does not include performance or conduct evaluation.
Qualified Employment Reference Germany (Qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis)
Qualified employment reference (Qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis) for Germany including full performance and conduct evaluation under GewO Section 109(1) sentence 3 and BGB Section 630. Uses Zeugnissprache coded grading system.
Financial (50 of 116)
Personal Loan Agreement Germany
A Personal Loan Agreement for Germany governed by BGB §488, covering private lending between individuals or non-bank entities.
Shareholder Loan Agreement Germany (Gesellschafterdarlehensvertrag)
Shareholder loan agreement for a German GmbH — governed by BGB §488 and GmbHG §30. Covers loan amount, interest, repayment, subordination (Nachrangigkeit), and capital maintenance rules to avoid disguised return of capital.
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