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The information provided on this page is solely a general and superficial explanation of how website operators should draft their own legal notice (Impressum). This article does not constitute reliable legal advice or a specific recommendation for action, as we cannot assess business relationships with customers and visitors in advance. We therefore recommend that website operators seek legal advice and support when creating their own legal notice.
Legal notice - the basics
In Germany, a legal notice (Impressum) is mandatory for websites that are not exclusively for personal and family use. It states who the author or person responsible for the website's content is.
The legal notice varies depending on the type of website and company (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, editorial office, etc.). Website operators should therefore seek legal advice to better understand which information is relevant for their own legal notice.
Contents of a legal notice
Generally, the legal notice includes: the company's full name and address; the company's telephone number, fax number and email address; the name and address of the court/commercial register where the company is registered; the company's (commercial) registration number; the company's VAT identification number; and, if applicable, information on the responsible supervisory authority.