Key Aspects of German Business Law: A Manual for Practical Orientation

Front Matter....Pages I-VIII
Introduction Overview of the German Legal System and its Role in Light of Germany’s Membership in the European Community....Pages 1-4
The Investment Climate in the Federal Republic of Germany....Pages 5-6
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
Recognized Forms of Business Organizations....Pages 9-30
The Acquistion of Closely Held Companies....Pages 31-45
Valuation of Business Enterprises....Pages 47-51
Front Matter....Pages 53-53
Taxes Applicable to Business Enterprises and their Distributed Profits....Pages 55-66
Aspects of German Labor Law....Pages 67-77
Residence and Work Permits....Pages 79-92
Distribution Agreements....Pages 93-105
Computer Law....Pages 107-114
Notaries in Germany....Pages 115-124
Real-Estate Property Law in Germany....Pages 125-135
The Law of Bankruptcy and Security Interests....Pages 137-145
Institutions of the European Community....Pages 147-156
The Euro Its Influence on International Private-Law Contracts....Pages 157-169
Antitrust Law in the European Community....Pages 171-182
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts in the European Community....Pages 183-192
Marketing of Imported Food Products in Germany....Pages 193-197
Trademark Protection in Germany and Europe....Pages 199-258
Back Matter....Pages 259-267