eGbR (eingetragene Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts)

The eGbR (registered civil law partnership) is the modern evolution of the traditional GbR and has been possible in Germany since 2024 through the Act for the Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG). By registering in the new, electronically managed partnership register at the district court, the eGbR gains full legal capacity and register publicity, similar to corporations in the commercial register. This allows partners to register property in the land register, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued—all under their own company name. The registration provides transparency for business partners, banks, and investors, as all data is centrally accessible online via the company register. Although the eGbR is not listed in the commercial register, it benefits from its structures: clear company designation, register excerpt, and Europe-wide recognition. For founders, the eGbR offers a streamlined partnership with flexible profit distribution, no mandatory minimum capital, yet increased legal certainty. Those managing an existing GbR can minimize liability risks, enhance external perception, and secure a competitive advantage by simply converting to an eGbR.