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Articles Of Association And Memorandum Of Association
"I need Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association for a German technology startup GmbH launching in March 2025, with provisions for multiple share classes, international investors, and employee stock options, ensuring compatibility with future Series A funding rounds."
1. Article 1 - Company Name and Registered Office: Specifies the company's legal name and location of registered office
2. Article 2 - Object of the Company: Defines the business purpose and activities of the company
3. Article 3 - Share Capital and Shares: Details of the company's share capital, nominal value of shares, and share classes if applicable
4. Article 4 - Shareholders and Contributions: Information about the founding shareholders and their capital contributions
5. Article 5 - Duration of the Company: Specifies whether the company has a fixed duration or is perpetual
6. Article 6 - Management and Representation: Rules regarding appointment, dismissal, and powers of managing directors
7. Article 7 - Shareholders' Meetings: Procedures for convening and conducting shareholders' meetings
8. Article 8 - Resolutions of Shareholders: Requirements for passing shareholder resolutions and voting rights
9. Article 9 - Financial Year and Annual Accounts: Definition of financial year and provisions for accounting
10. Article 10 - Profit Distribution: Rules for the distribution of profits and handling of losses
1. Article - Supervisory Board: Required for AGs and larger GmbHs; defines composition and duties of the supervisory board
2. Article - Transfer of Shares: Special provisions restricting or regulating the transfer of shares
3. Article - Non-Competition: Restrictions on shareholders' competitive activities
4. Article - Advisory Board: Optional provisions for establishing an advisory board
5. Article - Deadlock Resolution: Procedures for resolving shareholder disputes and deadlocks
6. Article - Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Special rights regarding share sales in case of ownership changes
7. Article - Right of First Refusal: Provisions giving existing shareholders priority in purchasing shares
8. Article - Inheritance Provisions: Special rules for handling shares in case of shareholder death
1. Schedule 1 - Initial Shareholders and Capital Contributions: Detailed list of founding shareholders and their initial investments
2. Schedule 2 - Share Certificate Template: Template for share certificates if physical certificates are to be issued
3. Schedule 3 - Management Rules and Procedures: Detailed rules for management operations and decision-making
4. Schedule 4 - Intellectual Property Rights: List of company's intellectual property and related rights
5. Schedule 5 - Business Plan: Initial business plan and strategy (often required for registration)
6. Appendix A - Specimen Signatures: Signature specimens of authorized representatives
7. Appendix B - Powers of Attorney: Standard forms for powers of attorney
Authors
Gesellschafter (Shareholders)
Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors)
Geschäftsjahr (Financial Year)
Stammkapital (Share Capital)
Geschäftsanteile (Shares)
Gesellschafterversammlung (Shareholders' Meeting)
Aufsichtsrat (Supervisory Board)
Satzung (Articles of Association)
Gesellschaftsvertrag (Memorandum of Association)
Handelsregister (Commercial Register)
Geschäftsführung (Management)
Beirat (Advisory Board)
Gesellschafterbeschlüsse (Shareholder Resolutions)
Jahresabschluss (Annual Financial Statements)
Gewinnverteilung (Profit Distribution)
Sonderrechte (Special Rights)
Stimmrechte (Voting Rights)
Verfügung über Geschäftsanteile (Transfer of Shares)
Vorkaufsrecht (Right of First Refusal)
Vinkulierung (Share Transfer Restrictions)
Wettbewerbsverbot (Non-Competition Obligation)
Geschäftswert (Goodwill)
Kapitalerhöhung (Capital Increase)
Kapitalherabsetzung (Capital Reduction)
Mehrheitsbeschluss (Majority Resolution)
Niederlassungen (Branch Offices)
Prokura (Commercial Power of Attorney)
Gesellschafterregister (Shareholders' Register)
Gewinnrücklagen (Retained Earnings)
Company Name and Registered Office
Corporate Purpose
Share Capital
Share Classes
Share Transfer
Shareholder Rights
Management Structure
Representation Authority
Shareholders' Meetings
Voting Rights
Resolution Requirements
Financial Statements
Profit Distribution
Loss Allocation
Corporate Governance
Non-Competition
Confidentiality
Supervisory Board
Advisory Board
Termination
Dissolution
Inheritance Provisions
Tag-Along Rights
Drag-Along Rights
Pre-emptive Rights
Capital Increase
Capital Reduction
Amendment Procedures
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Notices
Power of Attorney
Compliance
Financial Year
Manufacturing
Technology
Financial Services
Professional Services
Retail
Healthcare
Real Estate
Energy
Transportation
Construction
Education
Hospitality
Agriculture
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunications
Legal
Compliance
Corporate Governance
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors
Supervisory Board
Corporate Affairs
Risk Management
Finance
Company Secretariat
Business Development
Regulatory Affairs
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Company Secretary
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Compliance Officer
Board Member
Supervisory Board Member
Chief Legal Officer
General Counsel
Corporate Governance Officer
Risk Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Company Director
Business Development Manager
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