Creating a Website Legal Information (Impressum) Page: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a Website Legal Information (Impressum) Page: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Turner

March 16, 2025 at 08:49 AM

A legal information page (impressum) is required for commercial websites in Germany and many EU countries. This page displays essential business information for transparency and compliance.

How to Create a Legal Information Page

  1. Open the Pages panel
  2. Click the + icon
  3. Select page layout
  4. Choose "Legal Information" (German sites) or "Contacts" (other languages)
  5. Enter a title
  6. Add your content
  7. Link the page in your site's footer

Required Information

Essential elements:

  • Company name
  • Complete business address
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Additional requirements (if applicable):

  • Supervisory authority name
  • License/registration numbers
  • Legal form and authorized representatives
  • VAT number
  • Company registration number
  • Professional body affiliations
  • Directors' names

Important Notes

  • Keep information current and accurate
  • Make the page easily accessible
  • Include all legally required information for your jurisdiction
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations

The legal information page serves as a trust signal and helps meet legal obligations while providing transparency to website visitors.

Remember to maintain this page regularly and update it whenever your business information changes to ensure continued compliance with legal requirements.

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