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By: Ning Zhang

Status: 2024-02-19

Q&A, New formation, Greenfield investment, Corporate law, Corporate governance, Germany, Investment

Is it possible for a foreigner to be appointed as managing director of a German GmbH (= limited liability company)?

Many international companies appointed a German national as managing director for their German subsidiary in the form of a GmbH. The shareholders assumed that this is a requirement under German law. However, what is the legal basis in this respect? Under German law, foreigners can (in principle) also become managing directors of a German GmbH. […]

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