Document background
The Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement is a crucial document required when establishing a German limited liability company (GmbH). This document serves two primary purposes: first, as Articles of Organization, it fulfills the legal requirements for company registration under German law, particularly the GmbHG; second, as an Operating Agreement, it provides comprehensive guidelines for company governance and operations. The document is necessary for registration in the German commercial register (Handelsregister) and must be notarized. It includes essential information such as company name, registered office, corporate purpose, share capital, shareholder details, and management structure. The document remains relevant throughout the company's lifetime, governing shareholder relationships, management responsibilities, decision-making processes, and fundamental changes to the company structure.
