Setting up a New Entity and Start-Up FinancingCarefully consider the right legal structure for your German subsidiary or branch office.
Employment and Social SecurityUnderstand labor laws and social security, which are very different from the U.S.
Protecting your Intellectual PropertyProtect your trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, trade secrets, and domains.
Private Copying LeviesFor devices and storage media used for private copying, a remuneration must be paid to collecting societies.
Data Protection and PrivacyBest practices for data protection and privacy should be implemented early on.
Terms of Service and Sales ContractsYour terms of service and sales contracts need to be adapted to EU laws.
Warranty, Guarantee & Product LiabilityRules for warranties, guarantees, and product liability differ from the U.S.
Competition Law and Consumer ProtectionMany different consumer protection laws must be followed to avoid costly cease-and-desist letters
Public and Administrative LawAll regulatory matters, from dealing with authorities to obtaining a business license
Taxation and Financial ComplianceEU and local tax compliance is very important and should be ensured from the outset.
