Business Transfer Agreement Template for Germany

1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on seller's competing activities - include when seller could potentially compete post-transfer

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Specific provisions for IP transfers - include when significant IP assets are involved

3. Real Estate: Specific provisions for property transfers - include when real estate is a significant part of the transfer

4. Data Protection: Detailed GDPR compliance provisions - include when significant personal data is involved

5. Environmental Matters: Environmental warranties and indemnities - include for businesses with environmental risks

6. Transition Services: Terms for post-completion services - include when seller will provide support post-completion

7. Works Council Provisions: Specific provisions regarding works council involvement - include when works council exists

8. Bank Guarantees: Requirements for bank guarantees - include when payment security is required

1. Business Assets: Detailed list of all tangible and intangible assets being transferred

2. Excluded Assets: List of assets explicitly excluded from the transfer

3. Employees: List of transferring employees and their key employment terms

4. Material Contracts: List of key contracts being transferred

5. Properties: Details of any real estate included in the transfer

6. Intellectual Property: Schedule of IP rights being transferred

7. Warranties: Detailed warranties given by the seller

8. Completion Obligations: Detailed list of documents and actions required at completion

9. Form of Transfer Documents: Templates of various transfer documents required at completion

10. Purchase Price Adjustment: Detailed mechanics for any purchase price adjustments