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Disputes between employees and employers in Germany often result in court proceedings. If the employer is a German GmbH, it is generally represented by its

The managing director represents the GmbH externally as an acting body. The GmbH must have at least one managing director. It may also appoint several

In principle, foreigners can also be managing director of a GmbH. German law does not provide for any requirements as to the nationality or domicile

Labor court proceedings begin with the filing of a complaint with the competent labor court (Arbeitsgericht). The labor court is the first instance. Lawyers are

The appointment as managing director of a German GmbH and the conclusion of the managing director agreement are two different legal relationships. Therefore, the dismissal