Zweigwiderrstand

Zweigwiderrstand is a neologism used in speculative discussions of corporate governance to denote the legal and operational status of a branch after the parent company revokes authorization to operate as a branch in a given jurisdiction. The term combines Zweig (branch or offshoot) with Widerrstand, a coined form linked to Widerruf (revocation) and Stand (status). It is not an established term in German law and does not appear in standard legal codes; its meaning and scope vary between authors and contexts.

In theoretical use, the Zweigwiderrstand would determine who bears liability for obligations incurred by the branch prior to revocation, how assets are allocated, and how contracts, licenses, and regulatory approvals are wound down. It can also affect employee status, customer notifications, and transfer or dissolution procedures.

Practical discussions of Zweigwiderrstand often appear in corporate-structure analyses, wind-down planning, and risk-assessment scenarios. Proponents argue that formalizing a branch's revocation status helps clarify duty boundaries and helps regulators and creditors manage unwind processes; critics caution that the term lacks legal codification and may confuse rather than illuminate.

See also: Zweigstelle, Widerruf, Gesellschaftsrecht, Corporate governance, Wind-down.