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The Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement is a fundamental instrument in German corporate group structures, primarily used to establish fiscal unity (Organschaft) for tax purposes. This agreement is typically implemented when a parent company holds a majority stake in a subsidiary and wishes to optimize the group's tax position through consolidation. The agreement must comply with strict requirements under German corporate and tax law, particularly §291 of the Stock Corporation Act (AktG) and §14 of the Corporate Income Tax Act (KStG). It requires the subsidiary to transfer all its profits to the parent company, while the parent must assume any losses of the subsidiary. The agreement must be registered with the Commercial Register and typically has a minimum term of five years to maintain tax benefits. It's particularly relevant for corporate restructuring, tax optimization, and group-wide financial management.

1. Parties: Identification of the controlling company (Organträger) and the controlled company (Organgesellschaft), including their full legal details and registration information

2. Background: Description of the corporate relationship between the parties and the purpose of entering into the profit and loss transfer agreement

3. Definitions: Definition of key terms used in the agreement, including accounting terms and references to relevant legal provisions

4. Profit Transfer: Core provision regarding the obligation of the controlled company to transfer its entire profit to the controlling company, as required by § 291 AktG

5. Loss Assumption: Obligation of the controlling company to assume losses of the controlled company in accordance with § 302 AktG

6. Effective Date and Term: Specification of the agreement's effective date, minimum term (typically 5 years for tax purposes), and termination provisions

7. Calculation and Payment: Detailed provisions on how profit/loss is calculated, timing of transfers, and interim payments

8. Security: Provisions regarding any security to be provided for the claims of the controlled company

9. Final Provisions: Standard closing provisions including governing law, amendments, severability clause