Your Bridge for Successful Cross-Border Transactions between Germany and Canada

Your Bridge for Successful Cross-Border Transactions between Germany and Canada

Corporate/Commercial Law

Germany and Canada have many congruent business interests. Both are heavily engaged in the Green Energy Sector as only one example. With offices in both countries, we can set up subsidiaries and joint ventures for you quickly and efficiently, focusing on local requirements. The same applies to business acquisitions and mergers. We can also assist you in bringing over management staff and transferring technology. Our further services include regulatory reporting, assisting with tax filings and handling annual meetings.

JACOB LAW bridges corporate cultures in Canada and Germany

Our services in corporate/commercial matters range from:

  • Advising on, reviewing, and drafting commercial contracts, distribution and supply agreements, business terms and conditions based on either Canadian, German or UK law
  • Customizing contracts to fit legal requirements in both Canada and Germany
  • Obtaining the required regulatory approvals for corporate names
  • Advising on initial equity requirements, shareholdings, and appropriate locations for registered offices
  • Structuring purchase agreements, shareholders and partnership agreements, including unanimous shareholder agreements
  • Registering companies with local courts, agencies and ministries, including tax ID numbers
  • Establishing relationships with local banks in both Canada and Germany.

We draft bilingual contracts and explain relevant distinctions between Canadian and German law to give you certainty about your investments and their legal consequences in Canada and Germany.

As a cross-border law firm, we offer legal expertise and bridge the legal differences between Canadian law and German law.

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Litigation and Disputes

Germany has a unified civil law system. Canada has a legal mosaic shaped by provincial common and civil law with overriding federal law. As a result, legal disputes involving the laws of Germany or Canada involve fundamentally different processes which engage...

Estate Law and Probate Matters

German and Canadian estate laws are fundamentally different. In Germany, an heir must apply for a certificate of inheritance. Generally, no estate trustee is appointed or required to wind up an estate in Germany. In Canada, all provinces require the appointment of an...

Immigration Law

If you want to live and work in Canada, contact us. We have more than 25 years of success stories in placing working people and businesspeople in all provinces and territories of Canada. Whether studying in Canada, working at a specialized job, or setting up a new...

Real Estate Law

Canada offers numerous investment opportunities for private clients and businesspeople, especially in the real estate sector. Whether you plan to invest in multi-family residential real estate, shopping malls, commercial buildings or simply wish to buy a vacation...

Employment Law

German and Canadian employment laws have important differences. Employment standards legislation in most Canadian provinces provides minimum standards as is the case in Germany. However, each province has its own employment legislation. The minimum standards are...