- The European Commission proposed “EU Inc.” on March 18, 2026, as a new, optional, digital-first corporate legal form to simplify cross-border business in the EU.
- EU Inc. aims to create a single, harmonized corporate entity framework, operating alongside national company laws, to address legal fragmentation and boost EU competitiveness.
- The proposal responds to recommendations from the Draghi and Letta reports and targets structural barriers that hinder European startups and scaleups from growing globally.
- EU Inc. would allow fast, low-cost registration via a central EU interface, with standardized templates and automatic data sharing across authorities.
- The initiative seeks to reduce compliance costs, legal uncertainty, and barriers to cross-border expansion, making it easier for companies to operate throughout the EU.
Source: gtlaw.com
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