Document background
The Sale and Contract of Sale under German law serves as the primary legal instrument for documenting sales transactions in Germany. This document type is essential for businesses and individuals engaging in the transfer of goods or property, whether in B2B, B2C, or C2C contexts. The contract must comply with the German Civil Code (BGB) requirements and may need to address specific regulatory requirements depending on the nature of the goods being sold. When drafting a Sale and Contract of Sale, particular attention must be paid to warranty provisions, risk transfer, and retention of title clauses. For international transactions, consideration should be given to whether the UN Convention on International Sale of Goods (CISG) should apply or be excluded. The document can be customized for various transaction types while maintaining compliance with mandatory German legal requirements.
