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Lawyers may also provide their legal services in the form of a limited liability company (Law Firm). This company must also be admitted by the Bar.

Prerequisites

Demands on society

Pursuant to § 59d BRAO, the company must comply with the requirements under §§ 59c, 59e and 59f BRAO.
No forfeiture of assets

Pursuant to § 59d no. 2 BRAO, the company must not be in a state of financial collapse.
Proof of professional liability insurance

Proof of the conclusion of professional liability insurance pursuant to § 59j BRAO or the submission of a provisional confirmation of cover must be submitted.

Application form

A completed and signed application form (pre-printed form) must be submitted.
Proof of the articles of association

A certified copy of the memorandum and articles of association must be submitted.
Proof of shareholder resolutions

A copy of the shareholders' resolutions on the appointment of managing directors, authorised signatories and authorised agents shall be submitted.
Proof of professional liability insurance

Proof of the conclusion of professional liability insurance pursuant to § 59j BRAO or the submission of a provisional confirmation of cover must be submitted. This can be submitted later, but must be available at the latest when the admission certificate is handed over.
Proof of payment of fees

Proof of payment of fees must be submitted.

767,00 EUR

Approx. 2 - 3 months

The Berlin Bar Association is responsible for the application for admission of a law firm.