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EU member states agree on ‘EU Inc.’ corporate framework
EU member states have reached an agreement on the framework for a new pan-European corporate form known as ‘EU Inc.’ This initiative, often referred to as the ‘28th regime,’ aims to provide a unified legal alternative to the 27 existing national systems, facilitating easier expansion for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the single market.
Under the proposed rules, companies can register online within approximately 48 hours for a maximum fee of 100 euros. The framework seeks to minimize administrative hurdles by reducing interactions with national authorities and simplifying digital shareholder registers. While companies will generally follow the laws of the member state where they are registered, the agreement includes mechanisms for states to ensure compliance with employee participation rules if specific thresholds are exceeded in other member states.
The agreement also supports stock option programs to help SMEs attract and retain talent. These programs are limited to companies with up to 750 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 150 million euros. The Council of the EU, currently under Irish presidency, has introduced modifications to the European Commission's initial proposal to strengthen controls against fraud and money laundering while streamlining digitalization processes. The proposal must now undergo negotiations with the European Parliament before final approval.
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Council of the European Union · European Commission · European Union · Ireland · Micheál Martin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Stock option eligibility is limited to companies with an annual turnover not exceeding 150 million euros. www.cash.ch · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] Registration for EU Inc. can be completed online within two days. www.it-boltwise.de · www.cash.ch · www.eunews.it · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Stock option programs are supported for SMEs with up to 750 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 150 million euros. www.cash.ch · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] The rules of the state where the company is registered will generally apply to EU Inc. entities. www.cash.ch · www.eunews.it · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] The maximum fee for EU Inc. registration is 100 euros. www.it-boltwise.de · www.cash.ch · www.eunews.it · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] EU member states agreed on the framework for a new corporate form called ‘EU Inc.’ www.it-boltwise.de · www.cash.ch · www.eunews.it · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Member states can take measures to ensure compliance with employee participation rules if thresholds are exceeded in other member states. www.cash.ch · www.eunews.it · www.finanzen.at · www.suedtirolnews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Member states will have 21 months to implement the regulation once it becomes EU law.