Document background
The Acceptance Certificate (Abnahmeprotokoll) is a crucial document used in Austrian business transactions to formally document the successful delivery and acceptance of goods, services, or completed works. It serves as a legally binding confirmation that the delivered items or completed work meet the agreed specifications and quality standards. This document is particularly important as it often triggers payment obligations, starts warranty periods, and transfers risk under Austrian law. The certificate should be used whenever there is a formal handover of deliverables between parties, especially in commercial transactions governed by the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and Commercial Code (UGB). It provides protection for both parties by clearly documenting the state of deliverables at the time of acceptance and any outstanding items or conditions.
