European Commission's EU Inc. proposal: 48-hour online company setup for under €100

On March 18, 2026, the European Commission unveiled EU Inc., an optional pan-European corporate regime dubbed the "28th regime". The proposal would allow founders to register a company online within 48 hours for under €100, with a minimum share capital of €1. If approved by the European Parliament and the Council, it targets becoming operational by end-2026, with first companies potentially forming around 2027.