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EGBGB
Abbreviation for Einführungsgesetz zum Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuche
In short and in plain language
The EGBGB is a law that adds more rules to the German Civil Code.
For businesses it matters mainly for one thing.
It sets out what consumers are told before a contract. One example is the right to withdraw.
Definition
The EGBGB is the Introductory Act to the German Civil Code and adds further rules to the BGB. For businesses it matters mainly because it sets out what consumers are told before a contract, such as the right of withdrawal.