What must be considered when changing a managing director of a German GmbH?

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 of the managing director as a body of the GmbH has no legal effect on the existence of the managing director agreement. The managing director agreement must be terminated separately. If the shareholders’ meeting forgets to give notice of termination, the former managing director will continue to receive his remuneration.