Document background
The Annual General Meeting Resolution is a crucial corporate governance document required under German law for all stock corporations (Aktiengesellschaft - AG). It must be prepared whenever an annual general meeting is held, typically once per fiscal year as mandated by the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz). The document serves multiple purposes: it formally records all resolutions passed by shareholders, documents the meeting proceedings, provides evidence of corporate decision-making, and serves as a legally binding instrument for implementing corporate actions. The resolution must contain specific elements required by German law, including formal meeting details, attendance records, voting results, and notarial certification. It's particularly important for corporate record-keeping, regulatory compliance, and may be required for submission to various authorities including the commercial register (Handelsregister) when certain corporate changes are approved.
