EU Inc. — the new European company form
Europe has a structural problem. 27 legal systems, 27 company registries, 27 corporate law regimes — and companies operating across borders must navigate all of them simultaneously. The EU Inc. is designed to change that.
What is the EU Inc.?
Under the working title of the "28th regime", the European Commission is developing a harmonised company form that works uniformly across the EU — without requiring fresh incorporation in each member state.
What the EU Inc. is intended to deliver
Fully digital incorporation via a central EU portal within 48 hours, EU-wide use of company data, and simplified cross-border seat transfers, mergers and divisions — complemented by a harmonised employee participation programme (EU-ESOP).
Conclusion
The EU Inc. addresses a real problem. If a coherent framework is achieved, it has the potential to make the European single market a genuine home market for companies.
FAQ
- What is the EU Inc.?
- The EU Inc. is a planned harmonised European company form — an optional 28th regime sitting alongside national legal forms and functioning uniformly across the EU.
- Can I already register an EU Inc.?
- No. This is currently only a legislative proposal. No official legal text has yet been adopted.
- Is the EU Inc. relevant for my company?
- The EU Inc. may be particularly relevant for companies active in several EU countries or planning to expand — and for start-ups seeking pan-European investors.