EU Commission proposes 'EU Inc.' regulation with minimal founder liability checks
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What happened
The European Commission proposed a regulation establishing a 28th company law regime, known as 'EU Inc.' This system would allow a company to be established across the European Union with minimal requirements, such as a rented address and an online signature. Concerns have been raised that the preventive checks are largely limited to formal requirements, potentially allowing founders to remain invisible and limiting asset recovery for creditors.
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Why it matters
The proposal, currently under review by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, introduces a corporate structure that requires no share capital and allows founders to bypass personal verification. This structure raises serious concerns regarding the ability of creditors and employees to recover assets if the company fails to meet its obligations.
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Who's involved
- European CommissionPut forward the proposal for the 'EU Inc.' regulation.
- European ParliamentIs currently examining the proposed regulation.
- Council of the European UnionIs currently examining the proposed regulation.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- European Investment BankSpeculative
The European Investment Bank might face increased risk of default and loss of collateral due to the lack of founder liability.
- AmazonSpeculative
Amazon might face increased operational costs for due diligence and legal opinions when dealing with these new entities.
How it developed
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A Commission proposal is currently under review by the European Parliament and the Council.1 source
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The entities involved
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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European Parliament
parliament of the European Union directly elected by the citizens of the Union
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Council of the European Union
institution of the European Union representing the member states' governments bringing together national ministers from each EU country to adopt laws and coordinate policies
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- The European Commission's plan requires endorsement from the European Parliament.
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- The European Parliament approved a reform pending finalization by the European Council, with rules applying across Europe.