Founders and VCs back a pan-European C corp, but an ‘EU Inc’ has a rocky road ahead
Europe is seeking to create a new, EU-wide corporate status for innovative companies to boost competitiveness.
Europe's Bid for a Pan-EU Corporate Status
The 'EU Inc' campaign is pushing for a new corporate entity, known as the '28th regime', to complement the existing 27 national legal structures in the EU.
The '28th Regime' Proposal
The EU Inc initiative has gained significant support from founders, investors, and lobbying groups like France Digitale, who see it as crucial for enabling pan-European growth.
Startup and VC Backing
While the EU Inc proposal has momentum, it faces hurdles in getting EU member states to agree on a simple and streamlined implementation, avoiding bureaucratic pitfalls that have plagued past EU-wide legal structures.
Challenges Ahead