Updates, resources, and readiness tools for Europe’s planned optional company framework for innovative firms.
Europe is working on an optional EU-level “single rulebook” that should make it easier for innovative companies to incorporate and operate across borders. This site tracks what’s happening, explains the competing proposals in plain English, and collects the best public resources in one place.
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Latest status (below)
Compare proposals (Regime 0 vs EU-Inc vs “28th regime”)
Resources library (curated links + key docs)
Newsletter (every ~2 weeks)
European Commission: a legislative proposal is scheduled for Q1 2026 (as set out in the Commission’s 2026 work programme and tracked by the European Parliament’s Legislative Train).
Consultation: stakeholder consultation closed on 30 September 2025. European Parliament
European Parliament: Parliament has published recommendations and the initiative is moving through the parliamentary process, feeding into the Commission’s upcoming proposal. European Parliament
Two influential reference proposals are shaping the debate:
Explainer video: a high-level walkthrough of the idea and why it matters. YouTube - Europe's Plan to Finally Unleash its Startups | 28th Regime | EU-INC
What I’m watching next: publication of the Commission draft (Q1 2026), then Parliament/Council negotiations once the text exists. European Parliament
A neutral tracker
A dated changelog of official milestones, plus what each step actually means for founders, investors, and operators.
A curated library
The best primary docs and a small number of high-signal explainers — no clutter.
Clear comparisons (with receipts)
One page that compares what proposals actually say on scope, governance, registry model, ESOP/tax principles, dispute resolution, and more.
Practical readiness tools (coming soon)
Checklists and decision trees you can use the moment rules are published (or even while planning).
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