In 2008, the federal government passed the law for the modernization of GmbH law and the fight against abuses. This was a response to the influence of the English Limited (Private Company Limited by Shares) in the local corporate structure, as the Limited has gained significant popularity in Germany due to its attractiveness and the favorable rulings from the European Court of Justice. This book examines the effects of this reform on the future existence and spread of the Limited in Germany. It presents GmbH law prior to the reform, covering comprehensive aspects from formation, capital structure, corporate bodies, and decision-making capacity to the dissolution of the company. To enable a robust comparison with the English Limited, British law has also been taken into account.