Legal Impressum

Austrian Impressum Requirements

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Jurisdiction: Austria (Österreich)

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Related Skills:

- SKILL-GERMANY.md - German requirements

- SKILL-EU.md - EU-wide requirements

- SKILL-WORLD.md - International requirements

This skill provides comprehensive guidance on Austrian Impressum (legal notice) requirements for websites and electronic media, covering all company types (Gesellschaftsformen).

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1. Legal Framework Overview

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2. Quick Reference by Gesellschaftsform

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3. Required Fields by Law

3.1 E-Commerce-Gesetz (§ 5 ECG)

Applies to all commercial websites:

3.2 Unternehmensgesetzbuch (§ 14 UGB)

Additional requirements for Firmenbuch-registered companies on all business letters, including websites:

3.3 Gewerbeordnung (§ 63 GewO)

For trade businesses NOT in Firmenbuch:

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4. All Gesellschaftsformen - Detailed Templates

4.1 Einzelunternehmen (Not Firmenbuch-registered)

IMPRESSUM

Max Mustermann
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@mustermann.at

Gewerbe: Handel mit Waren aller Art
Gewerbebehörde: Magistrat der Stadt Wien

Mitglied der WKO Wien
Berufsrecht: Gewerbeordnung 1994 (www.ris.bka.gv.at)

UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.2 Einzelunternehmen e.U. (Firmenbuch-registered)

IMPRESSUM

Max Mustermann e.U.
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@mustermann.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456a
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien

Unternehmensgegenstand: Handel mit Waren aller Art

Mitglied der WKO Wien
Berufsrecht: Gewerbeordnung 1994 (www.ris.bka.gv.at)

UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.3 Offene Gesellschaft (OG)

IMPRESSUM

Mustermann & Partner OG
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@mustermann-partner.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456g
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien

Gesellschafter:
- Max Mustermann
- Maria Musterfrau

Unternehmensgegenstand: Unternehmensberatung

Mitglied der WKO Wien
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.4 Kommanditgesellschaft (KG)

IMPRESSUM

Mustermann KG
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@mustermann-kg.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456k
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien

Komplementär(e):
- Max Mustermann (unbeschränkt haftend)

Unternehmensgegenstand: Handel mit Waren aller Art

Mitglied der WKO Wien
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.5 GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung)

IMPRESSUM

Muster GmbH
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@muster-gmbh.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456z
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien
Stammkapital: EUR 10.000,–

Geschäftsführer: Max Mustermann

Unternehmensgegenstand: IT-Dienstleistungen

Mitglied der WKO Wien
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.6 GmbH & Co KG

IMPRESSUM

Muster GmbH & Co KG
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@muster-kg.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456d
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien

Komplementärin: Muster Verwaltungs GmbH
  Firmenbuchnummer: FN 654321z
  Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
  Geschäftsführer: Max Mustermann

Unternehmensgegenstand: Handel und Dienstleistungen

Mitglied der WKO Wien
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.7 Aktiengesellschaft (AG)

IMPRESSUM

Muster AG
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@muster-ag.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456m
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien
Grundkapital: EUR 70.000,–

Vorstand: Mag. Max Mustermann (Vorsitzender)
Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Dr. Klaus Beispiel

Unternehmensgegenstand: Holding und Beteiligungen

Mitglied der WKO Wien
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.8 Europäische Gesellschaft (SE)

IMPRESSUM

Muster SE
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@muster-se.eu

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456s
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien
Grundkapital: EUR 120.000,–

Vorstand: Max Mustermann (CEO)

Unternehmensgegenstand: Europäische Handelsgesellschaft

UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.9 Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts (GesBR)

IMPRESSUM

Mustermann & Partner GesBR
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@mustermann-partner.at

Gesellschafter:
- Max Mustermann, Musterstraße 1, 1010 Wien
- Maria Musterfrau, Beispielgasse 2, 1020 Wien

Unternehmensgegenstand: Beratungsdienstleistungen

UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.10 Genossenschaft (eGen/SCE)

IMPRESSUM

Muster Genossenschaft eGen
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@muster-gen.at

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456v
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien
Sitz: Wien

Vorstand:
- Max Mustermann (Obmann)
- Maria Musterfrau (Obmann-Stellvertreterin)

Unternehmensgegenstand: Förderung der Mitglieder

Mitglied des ÖGV
UID-Nr.: ATU12345678

4.11 Verein

IMPRESSUM

Musterverein
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien
Österreich

Tel.: +43 1 234 5678
E-Mail: office@musterverein.at

ZVR-Zahl: 123456789

Vorstand:
- Max Mustermann (Obmann)
- Maria Musterfrau (Schriftführerin)
- Klaus Beispiel (Kassier)

Vereinszweck: Förderung von Kunst und Kultur

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Detailed Reference

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5. Öffentliches Medium - Full Offenlegungspflicht

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5. Öffentliches Medium - Full Offenlegungspflicht

5.1 "Kleine" vs "Große" Website

5.2 When is a Website "Groß"?

A website is considered a "große Website" (public medium) if it:

• Contains editorial/journalistic content
• Publishes news, opinions, or commentary
• Hosts a blog with public interest topics
• Provides information beyond pure self-presentation
• Is capable of influencing public opinion

Examples:

• News portals
• Political blogs
• Industry news sites
• Commentary/opinion platforms

5.3 Full Offenlegungspflicht Requirements (§ 25 MedienG)

For periodical electronic media and "große" websites:

5.4 Grundlegende Richtung (Editorial Direction)

Required statement describing the fundamental editorial direction:

GRUNDLEGENDE RICHTUNG

[Beispiel für ein Unternehmensblog:]
Diese Website dient der Information über Produkte und Dienstleistungen
der Muster GmbH sowie der Berichterstattung über Branchenentwicklungen
im Bereich IT und Digitalisierung. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung liegt
bei der Geschäftsführung.

[Beispiel für Nachrichtenportal:]
Unabhängiges Nachrichtenportal mit Fokus auf Wirtschaft, Technologie
und Politik. Überparteilich und der journalistischen Objektivität
verpflichtet.

5.5 Complete Offenlegung Template

OFFENLEGUNG gemäß § 25 Mediengesetz

MEDIENINHABER UND HERAUSGEBER:
Muster GmbH
Musterstraße 1
1010 Wien

Firmenbuchnummer: FN 123456z
Firmenbuchgericht: Handelsgericht Wien

UNTERNEHMENSGEGENSTAND:
IT-Dienstleistungen und Softwareentwicklung

GESCHÄFTSFÜHRUNG:
Mag. Max Mustermann

GESELLSCHAFTER UND EIGENTUMSVERHÄLTNISSE:
- Max Mustermann (60%)
- Maria Musterfrau (40%)

Es bestehen keine stillen Beteiligungen oder Treuhandverhältnisse.

GRUNDLEGENDE RICHTUNG:
Informationsportal über IT-Trends und digitale Transformation.
Unabhängige Berichterstattung über Technologie-Themen mit Fokus
auf den österreichischen Markt.

KONTAKT:
E-Mail: redaktion@muster-gmbh.at
Tel.: +43 1 234 5678

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Appendix

Continues legal-impressum from full guide.

Appendix

For penalties, legal source links, and attribution notes, see references/penalties-and-sources.md. For notice requirements and compliance checklists, see references/compliance.md.

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Legal Impressum Compliance Details

Additional Required Notices

Privacy Notice (DSGVO)

Link to separate Datenschutzerklärung required with:

• Controller identity
• DPO contact (if applicable)
• Processing purposes
• Legal basis
• Data categories
• Recipients
• Retention periods
• Data subject rights
• Complaint right (Datenschutzbehörde)

Cookie Notice (TKG 2021)

Required consent mechanism for non-essential cookies.

ODR Link (for B2C) — Obsolete, Must Be Removed

The EU ODR platform was discontinued on 2025-07-20 (Regulation (EU) 2024/3228 repealed Regulation (EU) 524/2013). The link obligation no longer exists.

• Remove any legacy ODR link (https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/) from

existing Impressum and AGB pages — keeping it is an Abmahnung risk

• The alternative-dispute-resolution information duties remain (AStG in

Austria, VSBG in Germany): state whether the business is willing or obliged to participate in proceedings before a consumer arbitration board

Wir sind nicht bereit und nicht verpflichtet, an Streitbeilegungsverfahren
vor einer Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle teilzunehmen.

Compliance Checklist

Basic Website (All Commercial Sites)

• [ ] Company name/owner name
• [ ] Physical address
• [ ] Email address
• [ ] Phone number (recommended)
• [ ] Firmenbuch number + court (if registered)
• [ ] Business purpose
• [ ] VAT ID (if applicable)
• [ ] Chamber membership (if trade)
• [ ] Professional regulations link (if regulated)
• [ ] Privacy notice link
• [ ] Cookie consent (if applicable)
• [ ] No legacy ODR link (platform discontinued 2025-07-20 — remove if present)
• [ ] ADR participation statement (if B2C online sales)

Public Media Website (Offenlegungspflicht)

All basic requirements PLUS:

• [ ] Complete ownership structure
• [ ] All direct/indirect shareholdings
• [ ] Silent partnerships
• [ ] Trust relationships
• [ ] Foundation details (if applicable)
• [ ] Grundlegende Richtung statement
• [ ] Herausgeber (publisher) name

Austrian Impressum Requirements Full Guide

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Sections

• 5. Öffentliches Medium - Full Offenlegungspflicht
• Appendix

Legal Impressum Appendix

Penalties

Sources

• WKO Impressum Guide: https://www.wko.at/internetrecht/website-impressum
• USP Impressumspflicht: https://www.usp.gv.at/
• RIS (Legal texts): https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/

Credits & Attribution

This skill is part of the webconsulting.at skills collection.

Sources: WKO, USP.gv.at, Austrian Federal Legal Information System (RIS)

EU Impressum Requirements

Jurisdiction: European Union (27 Member States)

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Related Skills:

- SKILL.md - Austrian requirements (main skill)

- SKILL-GERMANY.md - German requirements

- SKILL-WORLD.md - International requirements

This skill covers EU-wide legal notice requirements based on the eCommerce Directive.

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1. Legal Framework

Primary EU Legislation

eCommerce Directive Art. 5 Requirements

All EU member states must ensure service providers make available:

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2. Country-by-Country Requirements

Comparison Matrix

Detailed Country Notes

France (LCEN)

Additional requirements:

• Directeur de publication (publication director) - mandatory
• Hébergeur (hosting provider) contact details
• Capital social for companies

Mentions légales

Éditeur:
Exemple SARL
123 Rue de l'Exemple
75001 Paris

Directeur de la publication:
Jean Dupont

Hébergeur:
OVH SAS
2 rue Kellermann
59100 Roubaix

Italy

Additional requirements:

• Codice fiscale (tax code)
• Partita IVA (VAT number)
• REA number (chamber of commerce)
• Capitale sociale (share capital) + "i.v." or "n.i.v."

Netherlands

Additional requirements:

• KvK-nummer (Chamber of Commerce number)
• BTW-nummer (VAT number)

Belgium

Additional requirements:

• Ondernemingsnummer/Numéro d'entreprise (BCE/KBO number)
• BTW/TVA nummer

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3. VAT Requirements

When VAT ID is Required

One-Stop Shop (OSS)

For B2C cross-border digital services:

• Registration in one EU country
• Report and pay VAT for all EU sales
• Display VAT ID on website

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4. ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) — Discontinued

Status

The EU ODR platform was discontinued on 2025-07-20: Regulation (EU) 2024/3228 repealed Regulation (EU) 524/2013. The Art. 14 link obligation no longer exists.

Required Action

1. Remove any legacy ODR link (https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/) from Impressum, legal notice, and AGB/terms pages 2. Keeping the dead link is itself an Abmahnung (cease-and-desist) risk 3. Remove the former ODR template text from email footers and order confirmations

Still Required (ADR)

The national alternative-dispute-resolution information duties under the ADR Directive 2013/11/EU remain in force (e.g. VSBG in Germany, AStG in Austria): B2C traders must still state whether they are willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

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5. Cross-Border Compliance

Country of Origin Principle

Under eCommerce Directive Art. 3:

• Comply primarily with your establishment country's laws
• Target country can impose additional requirements in specific areas

Multi-Country Strategy

For websites serving multiple EU countries:

1. Minimum: Comply with establishment country 2. Recommended: Cover strictest requirements (DE/AT) 3. Best practice: Country-specific legal notices

Language Requirements

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6. Sector-Specific Requirements

Financial Services

• MiFID II disclosure requirements
• PSD2 payment service provider info
• IDD insurance distribution info

Healthcare

• Pharmacy registration
• Medical device CE marking
• Health professional registration

Legal/Accounting

• Professional body membership
• Insurance details (often required)
• Jurisdiction of qualification

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7. EU Template (Comprehensive)

LEGAL NOTICE / IMPRESSUM

Company Information:
[Company Name] [Legal Form]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code] [City]
[Country]

Contact:
Phone: [+XX XXX XXX XXX]
Email: [email@example.com]

Registration:
Commercial Register: [Court/Authority]
Registration Number: [Number]
VAT ID: [XXXXXXXXXXXX]

Representatives:
Managing Director(s): [Name(s)]

[For regulated professions:]
Professional Body: [Chamber/Association]
Professional Title: [Title, Member State of grant]
Professional Regulations: [Reference, access link]

[For media content:]
Responsible for Content: [Name, Address]
Editorial Direction: [Statement]

[For B2C — ADR information duty:]
Dispute Resolution:
We are [not] willing/obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings
before a consumer arbitration board. [Name/address of board if obliged]
(Do NOT include a link to the former EU ODR platform — it was discontinued on 2025-07-20.)

Privacy:
See our Privacy Policy: [Link]

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8. Brexit Impact (UK)

Since January 2021:

• UK no longer under eCommerce Directive
• EU websites need separate UK compliance
• See SKILL-WORLD.md for UK requirements

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9. Compliance Checklist (EU-Wide)

Minimum (Art. 5 eCommerce Directive)

• [ ] Business/owner name
• [ ] Geographic address
• [ ] Email address
• [ ] Trade/commercial register (if applicable)
• [ ] VAT ID (if applicable)
• [ ] Regulatory authority (if applicable)
• [ ] Professional body + rules (if regulated)

B2C Online Sales (Additional)

• [ ] No legacy ODR platform link (platform discontinued 2025-07-20 — remove if present)
• [ ] ADR information (willingness/obligation to participate in consumer arbitration)
• [ ] Clear pricing including VAT
• [ ] Consumer rights information (withdrawal, etc.)

GDPR (All)

• [ ] Privacy notice link
• [ ] Cookie consent mechanism

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10. Resources

• EUR-Lex (EU law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/
• Your Europe Business: https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/
• ECC-Net (Consumer disputes): https://ec.europa.eu/info/ecc-net

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Credits & Attribution

This skill is part of the webconsulting.at skills collection.

Sources: EUR-Lex, European Commission, national implementations

German Impressum Requirements

Jurisdiction: Germany (Deutschland)

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Related Skills:

- SKILL.md - Austrian requirements (main skill)

- SKILL-EU.md - EU-wide requirements

- SKILL-WORLD.md - International requirements

This skill covers German Impressum (Anbieterkennzeichnung) requirements for websites and telemedien.

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1. Legal Framework

Note: TMG Replaced by DDG

On 14 May 2024, the Telemediengesetz (TMG) was largely replaced by the Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG); only the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) already applied from 17 February 2024. Impressum requirements are now in § 5 DDG, which is nearly identical to the former § 5 TMG.

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2. Required Fields (§ 5 DDG)

2.1 Mandatory for All Commercial Websites

2.2 Journalistic Content (§ 18 MStV)

Additional requirement for websites with journalistic-editorial content:

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3. All German Rechtsformen

3.1 Quick Reference

Register abbreviations:

• HR = Handelsregister (commercial register)
• PR = Partnerschaftsregister
• GR = Genossenschaftsregister
• VR = Vereinsregister

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4. Templates by Rechtsform

4.1 Einzelunternehmen (Sole Proprietor)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Max Mustermann
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@mustermann.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer gemäß § 27a UStG: DE123456789

Berufsbezeichnung und berufsrechtliche Regelungen:
[Falls zutreffend: Kammer, Berufsordnung, etc.]

4.2 GbR (Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Mustermann & Partner GbR
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Vertreten durch die Gesellschafter:
Max Mustermann
Maria Musterfrau

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@mustermann-partner.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.3 GmbH

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Muster GmbH
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Vertreten durch die Geschäftsführung:
Max Mustermann

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@muster-gmbh.de

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Handelsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRB 123456

Stammkapital: 25.000 EUR

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.4 UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Muster UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Vertreten durch die Geschäftsführung:
Max Mustermann

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@muster-ug.de

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Handelsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRB 123456

Stammkapital: 1.000 EUR

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.5 GmbH & Co. KG

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Muster GmbH & Co. KG
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Persönlich haftende Gesellschafterin:
Muster Verwaltungs GmbH
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRB 654321
Geschäftsführer: Max Mustermann

Kommanditgesellschaft:
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRA 123456

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@muster-kg.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.6 AG (Aktiengesellschaft)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Muster AG
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Vorstand:
Dr. Max Mustermann (Vorsitzender)
Maria Musterfrau

Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender:
Prof. Dr. Klaus Beispiel

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@muster-ag.de

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Handelsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRB 123456

Grundkapital: 50.000 EUR

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.7 OHG (Offene Handelsgesellschaft)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Mustermann OHG
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Gesellschafter:
Max Mustermann
Maria Musterfrau

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Handelsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRA 123456

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@mustermann-ohg.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.8 KG (Kommanditgesellschaft)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Mustermann KG
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Persönlich haftende Gesellschafter (Komplementäre):
Max Mustermann

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Handelsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: HRA 123456

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@mustermann-kg.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.9 PartG mbB (Partnerschaftsgesellschaft)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Mustermann & Partner Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Partner:
RA Max Mustermann
RAin Maria Musterfrau

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Partnerschaftsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: PR 123456

Berufsrechtliche Angaben:
Berufsbezeichnung: Rechtsanwalt/Rechtsanwältin
Zuständige Kammer: Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin
Berufsrechtliche Regelungen: BRAO, BORA, FAO, RVG
(einsehbar unter: www.brak.de)

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung:
[Versicherungsname], [Geltungsbereich]

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@mustermann-partner.de

Umsatzsteuer-ID:
DE123456789

4.10 e.V. (Eingetragener Verein)

IMPRESSUM

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Musterverein e.V.
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

Vertreten durch den Vorstand:
Max Mustermann (1. Vorsitzender)
Maria Musterfrau (2. Vorsitzende)
Klaus Beispiel (Schatzmeister)

Registereintrag:
Eingetragen im Vereinsregister
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registernummer: VR 123456

Kontakt:
Telefon: +49 30 123456
E-Mail: info@musterverein.de

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5. Journalistic Content (§ 18 MStV)

When Required

Websites with journalistic-editorial content must name a Verantwortlicher (responsible person):

• News sites
• Blogs with opinion/commentary
• Online magazines
• Corporate blogs with editorial content

Template Addition

Verantwortlich für den Inhalt nach § 18 Abs. 2 MStV:
Max Mustermann
Musterstraße 1
10115 Berlin

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6. Austria vs Germany Comparison

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7. Penalties

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8. Compliance Checklist

• [ ] Full company/owner name
• [ ] Legal form (Rechtsform)
• [ ] Physical address (no P.O. Box)
• [ ] Email address
• [ ] Phone number or contact form
• [ ] Register + registration number (if applicable)
• [ ] VAT ID (USt-IdNr.) if applicable
• [ ] Share capital (GmbH, UG, AG)
• [ ] Representatives (Geschäftsführer, Vorstand)
• [ ] Supervisory authority (if regulated)
• [ ] Professional regulations (if regulated profession)
• [ ] Verantwortlicher (if journalistic content)
• [ ] Privacy notice link
• [ ] Cookie consent

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9. Resources

• IHK Impressum-Check: Various regional IHK websites
• BMJ Legal texts: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/
• DIHK Information: https://www.dihk.de/

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Credits & Attribution

This skill is part of the webconsulting.at skills collection.

Sources: German Federal Ministry of Justice, IHK, official legal texts

International Legal Notice Requirements

Jurisdiction: Worldwide (non-EU focus)

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Related Skills:

- SKILL.md - Austrian requirements (main skill)

- SKILL-GERMANY.md - German requirements

- SKILL-EU.md - EU-wide requirements

This skill covers legal notice requirements for websites outside the EU, including UK (post-Brexit), Switzerland, USA, and international best practices.

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1. United Kingdom (Post-Brexit)

Legal Framework

Required Information

Companies (Ltd, PLC)

Sole Traders / Partnerships

UK Template

COMPANY INFORMATION

[Company Name] Limited
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: [12345678]
Registered Office: [Full Address]

VAT Registration Number: GB [XXX XXXX XX]

Contact:
Email: [email@example.com]
Phone: [+44 XXX XXX XXXX]

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2. Switzerland

Legal Framework

Required Information

Swiss Rechtsformen

Swiss Template

IMPRESSUM

[Firma] AG
[Strasse Nr.]
CH-[PLZ] [Ort]
Schweiz

Handelsregister: [Kanton]
CHE-[XXX.XXX.XXX]
MWST-Nr: CHE-[XXX.XXX.XXX] MWST

Kontakt:
Tel: +41 [XX XXX XX XX]
E-Mail: [info@beispiel.ch]

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3. United States

Legal Framework

The US has no federal Impressum requirement equivalent to EU/DACH regions. However:

Recommended Disclosures

While not legally mandated like in DACH/EU, best practices include:

California-Specific (CCPA/CPRA)

Required for businesses with CA customers:

• "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link
• Privacy policy with specific disclosures
• Contact method for privacy requests

US Template (LLC Example)

COMPANY INFORMATION

[Company Name], LLC
A [State] Limited Liability Company

Mailing Address:
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [ZIP]
United States

Contact:
Email: [email@example.com]
Phone: [+1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX]

Privacy: See our Privacy Policy

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4. Other Countries

Canada

Australia

Brazil

China

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5. Multi-Jurisdiction Strategy

Approach for International Websites

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│        Website Serves Multiple          │
│              Jurisdictions              │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                         │
│  Option 1: COMPREHENSIVE                │
│  ─────────────────────────             │
│  Include all disclosures that          │
│  would be required in strictest        │
│  jurisdictions (DE/AT)                 │
│                                         │
│  Option 2: SEGMENTED                    │
│  ─────────────────────                 │
│  Country-specific legal pages          │
│  (/legal/at, /legal/de, /legal/uk)    │
│                                         │
│  Option 3: MINIMUM + SUPPLEMENTS        │
│  ──────────────────────────────        │
│  Base page + country-specific          │
│  addendums                             │
│                                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Recommended: Comprehensive Approach

Include all of:

• Full company identification (name, form, registration)
• Physical address
• Contact (email + phone)
• VAT/Tax ID
• Representatives/directors
• Privacy policy link
• Cookie consent
• ADR information (if EU B2C) — note: the EU ODR platform was discontinued 2025-07-20; remove legacy ODR links
• Professional body info (if regulated)

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6. Language Considerations

Multi-Language Implementation

LEGAL NOTICE

[Tab: English] [Tab: Deutsch] [Tab: Français]

Or:

IMPRESSUM / LEGAL NOTICE / MENTIONS LÉGALES

[Combined content in multiple languages]

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7. Universal Template (Global Best Practice)

LEGAL NOTICE / IMPRESSUM

Company Information:
[Full Legal Name] [Legal Form]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code] [City]
[Country]

Contact:
Phone: [+XX XXX XXX XXXX]
Email: [contact@example.com]

Registration:
[Register Type]: [Registration Authority]
Registration Number: [XXXXXXX]

Tax Information:
VAT/Tax ID: [XXXXXXXXXXXX]

[For corporations:]
Directors/Representatives: [Names]
Share Capital: [Amount] [Currency]

[For regulated professions:]
Professional Body: [Name]
License/Registration: [Number]

Legal:
Privacy Policy: [Link]
Terms of Service: [Link]

[For EU B2C — ADR information duty:]
Dispute Resolution:
We are [not] willing/obliged to participate in dispute resolution
proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
(Do NOT link the former EU ODR platform — discontinued 2025-07-20.)

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8. Common Mistakes to Avoid

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9. Compliance Checklist (Global)

Universal Requirements

• [ ] Legal business name
• [ ] Physical address
• [ ] Email contact
• [ ] Phone number
• [ ] Privacy policy

If Incorporated

• [ ] Legal form (Ltd, LLC, GmbH, etc.)
• [ ] Registration number
• [ ] Registration authority/location
• [ ] Representatives/directors

If VAT/Tax Registered

• [ ] VAT/Tax ID number

If Regulated Profession

• [ ] Professional body
• [ ] License/registration
• [ ] Professional rules reference

If B2C in EU

• [ ] No legacy ODR platform link (platform discontinued 2025-07-20 — remove if present)
• [ ] ADR information (consumer arbitration participation statement)
• [ ] Consumer rights information

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10. Resources

• UK Companies House: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
• Swiss Commercial Register: https://www.zefix.ch/
• US State SOS Offices: Varies by state
• WIPO WHOIS: https://www.wipo.int/
• International Chamber of Commerce: https://iccwbo.org/

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Credits & Attribution

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Sources: National government websites, legal databases, industry best practices