Tag: Compliance
How to Set Up a German-Language Online Store
Creating a German-language online store requires strict compliance with local legal obligations, as German law places particular emphasis on transparency, consumer protection, and data privacy. Before launching your e-commerce site, you must prepare and publish three essential legal documents: the Impressum (legal notice), the privacy policy (Datenschutzerklärung), and the terms and conditions of sale (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen, or AGB). Each of these documents plays a crucial role in protecting both your business and your customers, and must be drafted with care, clarity, and in accordance with current regulations.
Understanding the Verpackungsgesetz : Packaging Licensing for Online Sellers
With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the resulting surge in packaging waste, Germany has introduced a strict regulatory framework to ensure companies take responsibility for their environmental impact. Known as the Verpackungsgesetz, or Packaging Act, this law applies to all businesses that introduce packaging into the German market, especially online sellers.
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