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E-commerce, i.e. trading goods and services on the internet, has become an indispensable part of economic life. However, many operators of online shops are not clear about which legal requirements apply to their e-commerce platforms, whether on their own website or on trading platforms such as eBay, Amazon or comparable providers.
Companies that operate a website or online store in Germny must comply with a number of e-commerce regulations. These include in particular:
A violation of these regulations can lead to costly warnings from competitors, the discontinuation of online business operations and, in some cases, fines from the authorities. Our e-commerce lawyers will be happy to advise you on how to comply with the relevant regulations when creating your online sales platform. Of course, we will also be happy to review your existing online store in order to protect your company from warning letters.
We advise and support companies in particular in the legally compliant design of
In order to limit your personal liability, in most cases it is recommendable to form a separate legal entity with limited liability (e.g. a German GmbH, AG, or a foreign form of an LLC). This limited liability company would then assume responsibility and liability for the content of your website and the activities of your web shop. Our e-commece attorneys will be pleased to advise you on the appropriate legal form and will handle the formation process for you.
Your contact persons for questions concerning e-commerce laws and regulations in Germany are
We will be happy to answer any questions. You can contact us via e-mail (info@winheller.com) or by phone (+49 69 76 75 77 80).
30.06.2020 - Thomas Schwab
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