This legal opinion presents the company Bilke Web and Software Development and assesses its legal classification as well as compliance with statutory requirements.
1. Company Profile
| Name | Bilke Web and Software Development |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Dominic Bilke |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Legal Form | Freelance Engineer (pursuant to § 18 German Income Tax Act - EStG) |
| Small Business Regulation | Applicable (§ 19 German VAT Act - UStG) |
| Location | Frankfurt am Main |
| Website | www.bilke-web-sw.de |
2. Services and Legal Framework
- Web and software development, CMS, SaaS, databases, accessibility, SEO
- AI integration (ChatGPT, Gemini)
- Project management with Kanban
- Hosting configuration (All-Inkl, IONOS)
- GDPR compliance (including data processing agreements)
- Legally compliant General Terms and Conditions (GTC) available
- Professional liability insurance with Exali AG
3. Contract and Data Protection Law
Contract Law
- Service contracts based on templates
- Not subject to VAT (small business regulation)
Data Protection
- Full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Data processing agreements (DPA) possible and recommended
- No infringement of trademarks or intellectual property rights
4. Legal Assessment
The legal assessment concludes that Bilke Web and Software Development is correctly organized as a freelance sole proprietorship. All legal requirements (EStG, UStG, GDPR) are met. The business is further secured through GTC, liability insurance, and data protection compliance. No legal deficiencies are present. The operations are both substantively and formally lawful and professionally secured.
5. Academic Degrees and Certifications
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH)
Computer and Automation Engineering, HTW Dresden (final grade: good)
Web Developer
FernUniversität in Hagen, 2023–2024
Data Analyst
FernUniversität in Hagen, 2024
Frontend Developer with IT Security
FernUniversität in Hagen, 2024–2025: Qualified in confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems
Team Kanban Practitioner
Kanban University, 2023
Competencies include: SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, XML, IT security standards, agile development
6. Conclusion
Bilke Web and Software Development meets all legal requirements for freelance work in the IT sector. The business is reliable, liability-limited, and compliant with data protection laws. There are no indications of legal risks or violations.