EU Inc (the 28th regime) · 2026/0074(COD)
Supports a harmonized 28th regime for startups but wants it integrated with national startup strategies and a clear startup definition.
Formally recognise 'startup' as a distinct legal entity separate from SMEs, with a clear certification process and registry tag, using criteria like age, size, innovation, independence, and establishment.
“Formally recognise “startup” as a distinct entity (separate from the generic SME category) in law and statistics, with a public registry tag (at the Trade Register) and a transparent certification process.”
ROStartup_ Proposal for 28th regime – a single harmonized set of rules for innovative companies throughout the EU.pdf, page 3
Embed the 28th regime into national startup and innovation strategies to ensure aligned support and clear guidance at EU and national levels.
“Embed the 28th regime in national startup and innovation strategies so that companies opting in can access aligned support (funding, advisory, training) and clear guidance at both EU and national portals.”
ROStartup_ Proposal for 28th regime – a single harmonized set of rules for innovative companies throughout the EU.pdf, page 3
Create a one-stop digital portal integrated with EU systems and national platforms to simplify registration, provide templates, and reduce administrative barriers.
“A multilingual, digital platform should serve as the central access point for registration, model templates, guidance on compliance, and comparisons with national regimes. Integrated with existing EU systems such as the Single Digital Gateway and the EUDI Wallet, and linked to platforms under development at the national level (e.g., ROStartups own), this portal would dramatically reduce administrative barriers and ensure simultaneous uptake in all Member States.”
Feedback, 2025-09-29
Include a monitoring and feedback mechanism within the digital portal to allow founders and support organisations to report obstacles and improve the regime continuously.
“A structured feedback loop built into the digital portal will allow founders and support organisations to flag obstacles in real time, provide transparency on performance, and enable continuous improvement of the 28th regime across the EU.”
ROStartup_ Proposal for 28th regime – a single harmonized set of rules for innovative companies throughout the EU.pdf, page 2
Support capacity building measures such as legal advice vouchers, training for advisors, and support for regional organisations to ensure inclusive adoption across all regions.
“The 28th regime should therefore be accompanied by EU-funded measures such as vouchers for legal advice, training for ecosystem advisors, and support for regional organisations, ensuring that adoption is inclusive and benefits founders across all geographies.”
Feedback, 2025-09-29
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