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

How Finance Denmark lobbied on EU Inc

Supports, with changes
Business association · DNK

Supports a voluntary, harmonised EU company law framework but wants stronger safeguards against misuse and creditor protection.

2 submissions to the Commission · declared EU lobbying: €1,750,000–€1,999,999 last year. Summaries are AI-written; the quotes are theirs, checked word for word.

What they asked for

  1. Who can use it?

    Wants changes
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Review the detailed provisions of the broad scope carefully to ensure appropriateness.

    “the proposed 28th regime appears to have a broad scope, further underscoring the importance of reviewing the detailed provisions once available.”

    Feedback, 2025-09-30
  2. How fast can you set one up?

    Backs it
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 25 Jun 2026

    Maintain national financial reporting rules for EU Inc. companies to ensure transparency and prevent fraud.

    “Article 105 of the proposal provides that companies financial reporting shall be governed by national law in the Member State of registration. Finance Denmark considers this an important and necessary safeguard.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-25
    Backs it
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Promote simplicity and digitalisation in company law elements.

    “Finance Denmark is generally supportive of efforts that promote simplicity and digitalisation.”

    Feedback, 2025-09-30
  3. How much capital, and who protects creditors?

    Wants changes
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 25 Jun 2026

    Allow Member States to set minimum capital requirements for EU Inc. companies to ensure credibility and creditor protection.

    “Finance Denmark finds it concerning that Article 62 of the proposal provides that no minimum amount of capital is required for the establishment of an EU Inc. company. Finance Denmark recommends that this instead is left to regulation under national law in the Member State of registration.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-25
    Backs it
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Include requirements for a minimum capital base especially for cross-border transfers to ensure seriousness in business formation and adequate creditor protection.

  4. Do workers keep a say on the board?

    Backs it
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 25 Jun 2026

    Ensure that national employment rules and collective agreements continue to apply fully to EU Inc. companies.

  5. What happens when it fails?

    Wants changes
    Feedback on the proposal (2026) · 25 Jun 2026

    Ensure adequate and effective creditor protection in insolvency procedures, including appointing insolvency practitioners.

    “With regard to Chapter X of the proposal on insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups, it is essential to ensure adequate and effective protection of creditors. The appointment of an insolvency practioner is in this regard crucial.”

    Feedback, 2026-06-25
    Backs it
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Ensure a sufficient and effective level of creditor protection in insolvency law aspects.

    “Finance Denmark emphasises the importance of ensuring a sufficient and effective level of creditor protection.”

    Feedback, 2025-09-30
    Against
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Oppose more lenient insolvency regimes for micro-enterprises that weaken creditor protection.

  6. What about tax?

    Backs it
    Call for evidence (2025) · 30 Sep 2025

    Ensure the new company law framework does not create opportunities for tax avoidance.

    “Finance Denmark finds it essential that any new company law framework does not inadvertently create opportunities for tax avoidance.”

    Feedback, 2025-09-30

Their submissions

In the Transparency Register

Trade and business associations · 10 full-time lobbyists · €1,750,000–€1,999,999 on EU lobbying, last closed year · 20705158207-35

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