| Begriff | Definition |
|---|---|
| cl. |
clause = sentence of a legal provision, in German: "Satz"
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| DDG | Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz / Digital Services Act
Zugriffe - 886
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| DSGVO | Datenschutz-Grundverordnung
Zugriffe - 1802
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| DTA |
Double Taxation Agreement (DBA = Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen)
The aim of such agreement is to avoid double taxation. |
| e.V. |
eingetragener Verein [registered club/association having legal personality
(= is a legal entity), often but not necessarily nonprofit] |
| EC | Treaty Establishing the European Community |
| ECHR |
The European Convention on Human Rights
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| ECJ |
European Court of Justice (Europäischer Gerchtishof = EuGH)
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| EDPD | Europäischer Datenschutzausschuss (https://edpb.europa.eu/edpb_de)
Zugriffe - 1365 Synonyme -
EDSA |
| EFZG | Gesetz über die Zahlung des Arbeitsentgelts an Feiertagen und im Krankheitsfall, Entgeltfortzahlungsgesetz (Act on Payment of Employment Remuneration on Holidays and on Sick Leave) |
| EGBGB | Einführungsgesetz zum BGB (Introductory Act to Civil Code [containing rules on intertemporary and international conflicts of law: Intertemporary conflict of law answers the question which law is applicable after an act has been changed for situations not yet finished. International conflict of law answers the question which country's law is applicable when a situation touches more than one legal order. An example: A foreigner drafts a will in Germany. Which country's law is applicable to determine the validity of the will. |
| EnWG |
Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (Energy Commerce Act), Purpose of the Act is the safe, low-priced, consumer-friendly, efficient and environmentally compatible supply of the public with electricity and natural gas as much as possible. The adjustment of the electricity and gas supply nets serves the goals of the securing an effective and genuine competition among the suppliers on on a long-term basis.
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| ErbStG |
Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuergesetz (Estate and Gift Tax Act)
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| EStDV | Einkommenssteuerdurchführungsverordnung (Ordinance to Implement Income Tax Act) |
| EStG | Einkommensteuergesetz (Income Tax Act)
Zugriffe - 2700
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| EuRAG | Gesetz über die Tätigkeit europäischer Rechtsanwälte in Deutschland |
| EVO | Eisenbahn-Verkehrsordnung (Railroad Travel Ordinance) |
| FamFG | Gesetz über das Verfahren in Familiensachen
Zugriffe - 1447
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| FATCA |
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Zugriffe - 1833
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| FeV |
Fahrerlaubnisverordnung (Regulation on Acquiring a Driver’s Permit)
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| FG |
Finanzgericht [city] (Fiscal Court)
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| FGG |
freiwillige Gerichtsbarkeit (voluntary jurisdiction: It is on non-contentious matters relating to probate, guardianship, various public registers (e.g. commercial, real estate)
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| Freelancer | White collar profession (§18 income tax act) e.g. artists, teachers, translators
Zugriffe - 696 Synonyme -
Freelancer |
| Freelancers | White collar profession (§18 income tax act) e.g. artists, teachers, translators
Zugriffe - 541
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| Freiberuf | Berufsbild für selbständige Akademiker (§18 EStG) z.B. Dolmetscher, Künstler, Lehrer, Übersetzer
Zugriffe - 402
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| FreizügG | Gesetz über die allgemeine Freizügigkeit von Unionsbürgern Freizügigkeitsgesetz/EU - FreizügG/EU
Zugriffe - 1831
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| GbR |
Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts = BGB-Gesellschaft, partnership with full personal liability
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| GewO |
Gewerbeordnung (Trade Law)
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| GewStG | Gewerbesteuergesetz (Trade Tax) |
| GEZ |
Gebühreneinzugszentrale der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (legal entity empowered by the federal states to collect your state's TV and radio "taxes")
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| GG | Grundgesetz
Zugriffe - 1843
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| GKG |
Gerichtskostengesetz (Court Fees Act)
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| GmbH |
Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (limited liability company; either private or public)
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| GmbHG |
Gesetz über Gesellschaften mit beschränkter Haftung (Limited Liabilty Comanpies Act)
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| GrEStG | Grunderwerbssteuergesetz (Tax on the Purchase of Real Estate) |
| GrStG |
Grundstückssteuergesetz (Real Estate Tax Act)
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| GVG | Gerichtsverfassungsgesetz (Judical Constitution Act; Act Organizing the Judiciary)
Zugriffe - 1653
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| GWB | Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (Act Act against Restraints of Competition)
Zugriffe - 1310
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| GWG | 1.) geringwertiges Wirtschaftsgut, (minor asset)
2.) Geldwäschegesetz: Gesetz über das Aufspüren von Gewinnen aus schweren Straftaten
Zugriffe - 1502 Synonyme -
GwG |
| HGB |
Handelsgesetzbuch (Commercial Code)
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| i.c.w. | 'in conjungtion with' or 'in Verbindung mit (abbr. i.V.m.)' This is a typical abbreviation in German legalese. |
| IBAN | International Bank Account Number (Internationale Bankkontennummer) |
| ICT | intracompany transfer
Zugriffe - 1461
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| ICW |
in conjunction with
hints that certain provisions of a statute need to be seen in the light of another provision (not nescessarily from the same statute) |
| II. BV |
II. Berechnungsverordnung (Computation Ordinance) regulates the economic efficency calculation of production costs for dwelling. The range of application of this ordinanc is by statute only in subsidized housing construction. In practice, it is however typically stipulated in most template contracts.
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| ImSchG |
Immissionsschutzgesetz [federal state] (Act on on Immission Protection)
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| input tax | (Vorsteuer) Such VAT that another business adds to its invoice. This is an advance to your own VAT bill at the end of the year. |
| InsO |
Insovlenzordnung (Act on Insolvency)
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| IntKfzVO |
Verordnung über den internationalen Kraftfahrzeugverkehr (Oridinance on International Automobile Traffic)
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| IRG | Gesetz über die internationale Rechtshilfe in Strafsachen (Act on International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters) |