WhoShapedIt EU Inc

EU Inc (the 28th regime) · 2026/0074(COD)

How European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations lobbied on EU Inc

Supports, with changes
Business association · BEL

Supports the EU Inc. proposal as a strong reform to aid biopharmaceutical SMEs but wants broad implementation and complementary measures to ensure full harmonisation and capital mobilisation.

1 submission to the Commission · declared EU lobbying: €6,000,000–€6,499,999 last year. Summaries are AI-written; the quotes are theirs, checked word for word.

What they asked for

  1. Who can use it?

    Backs it
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 24 Jun 2026

    Allow all companies, especially biopharmaceutical SMEs, to use the single EU-wide corporate form to facilitate scaling up across Member States.

    “At its core, the initiative would allow companies to operate under a single optional EU wide corporate framework rather than navigating 27 different national company law systems.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-24

  2. How fast can you set one up?

    Backs it
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 24 Jun 2026

    Ensure company creation within 48 hours with fully digital procedures and a maximum fee of 100 euros to reduce administrative burden.

    “The EU Inc. harmonised structure should also reduce administrative burden with a creation of a company within 48 hours, at a maximum of 100, with fully digital procedures.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-24

  3. How much capital, and who protects creditors?

    Wants changes
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 24 Jun 2026

    Implement stronger measures to mobilise long-term capital for innovative biopharmaceutical companies in Europe.

    “The success of EU Inc. will also depend on stronger measures to mobilise long-term capital for innovative biopharmaceutical companies operating in Europe.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-24

  4. How do shares and employee stock options work?

    Backs it
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 24 Jun 2026

    Include digital share transfers and harmonised employee stock options to simplify pan-European fundraising and support talent retention.

    “Digital share transfers as well as harmonised employee stock options could also be useful, including for talent retention.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-24

  5. One EU law, or 27 national ones?

    Wants changes
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 24 Jun 2026

    Avoid strong reliance on national law for uncovered issues to prevent fragmentation and ensure full harmonisation under the EU Inc. framework.

    “There is a risk of fragmentation with a strong reliance on national law when a particular issue is not covered by the legislation.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-24

Their submissions

In the Transparency Register

Trade and business associations · 13.399999618530273 full-time lobbyists · €6,000,000–€6,499,999 on EU lobbying, last closed year · 38526121292-88

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