EU Inc.: a new digital company framework to simplify cross-border business in Europe

EU Inc. harnesses digital to support startups and scaleups across Europe.

On March 18 2026, the European Commission has presented a proposal to introduce a new legal company form: the ‘EU Inc.', the European company framework.

EU Inc. will make it easier for businesses to operate across borders within the EU, reducing administrative fragmentation. A key feature of the proposal is maximum digitalisation.

Companies will be able to set up, manage and expand their operations entirely online, reducing bureaucracy and costs. This is expected to significantly improve the business environment, particularly for start-ups and scale-ups seeking rapid expansion across EU markets.

Newly formed EU Inc. companies will be able to use a European Business Wallet to securely store, share, and manage digital documents, including certificates and powers of attorney. EU Inc. companies will also be able to use AI translation agents instead of sworn translators for submitting documents to authorities across the EU.

The EU Inc. proposal will now be discussed by the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission intends to actively support the co-legislators throughout the process, with the aim of securing an agreement by the end of 2026.

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