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GbR

Abbreviation for Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts

In short and in plain language

A GbR is a simple German form of partnership. In it, a group of people join for a shared aim.

You do not need a fixed sum of money to start it. As a rule, the partners are also liable in person.

The legal page names all partners in most cases.

Definition
A GbR is a German civil-law partnership, a simple legal form in which several people join together for a common purpose. It can be founded without minimum capital, and the partners are generally also personally liable. The legal notice usually names all partners.

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