28th regime corporate legal framework – EU Inc.
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With the European Parliament, which is preparing its first-reading position.
Last active 02 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal creates an optional EU-wide company form with digital setup, harmonised governance, financing, employee share-option, and winding-up rules.
Who it affects
It affects founders, startups, scaleups, SMEs, investors, employees receiving share options, creditors, and companies operating or raising finance across EU borders.
Core of the proposal
- Creates an “EU Inc.” limited-liability company form recognised in all Member States.
- Allows fast online formation using EU templates, with a 48-hour deadline and EUR 100 cost cap.
- Introduces digital share registers, online governance, flexible share classes, and simplified share transfers.
- Provides EU employee stock-option plans and simplified liquidation and insolvency procedures for eligible companies.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1042 (32021R1042)
- entire act: extends application to EU Inc. companies via future amendment
Latest update
09 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker