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GmbH liquidator dispute: court appointment and removal

After dissolution, the GmbH needs an orderly liquidation. Separate the articles, shareholder resolution and court grounds when the liquidator is disputed.

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BRANDAUER Rechtsanwälte

Dispute team for shareholders and managing directors

A shareholder dispute calls for corporate law, litigation strategy and commercial understanding from one team. Mag. Bernhard Brandauer is responsible for the legal advice; depending on the conflict, further specialised lawyers of the firm support safeguards, evidence, negotiations and court enforcement.

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Section 89 GmbHG generally requires liquidation after dissolution. The managing directors become liquidators unless the articles or a shareholder resolution provide otherwise.

Identify the appointment, registered authority, specific breach and the court or corporate measure that fits the dispute.

GmbH liquidator dispute: court appointment and removal

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01 Question 1

Are the legal basis and the precise next step documented?

All paths at a glance

Overview of all answers.

01

Review the legal basis, evidence and relief together.

Review the legal basis, evidence and relief together.

02

Organise missing records and authority first.

Organise missing records and authority first.

Appointment and representation

Section 89 GmbHG generally requires liquidation after dissolution. The managing directors become liquidators unless the articles or a shareholder resolution provide otherwise. Review the articles, resolution, evidence and intended relief in one coherent file. Related guidance.

Court appointment for important reasons

Identify the appointment, registered authority, specific breach and the court or corporate measure that fits the dispute. Secure the relevant records and prepare a chronology. Related guidance.

Removal and orderly handover

Separate authority, timing, evidence and the next step. New legal updates are available through BRANDaktuelle Rechtsnews. Related guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Which records matter for the first review?

The articles, resolutions, register records, payment or communication evidence and a clear chronology.

Is one resolution or contract enough?

No. Content, authority, formalities, evidence and relief must be reviewed together.

What should be secured first?

Secure the triggering records, record the current position and identify the requested measure.

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