A Q&A guide to general contract formation and enforcement in Germany.

The Q&A gives a high-level overview of key concepts of contract law, including contract formation with general information on authority and capacity, formal legal requirements, preliminary agreements and pre-contract considerations, formalities for execution, deeds, notarisation, legalisation and registration requirements, electronic signatures and remote execution, and powers of attorney. The Q&A also considers contract content requirements, variation, assignment and waiver of contracts, enforcement and remedies, and choice of law and jurisdiction.