EU INC Timeline
A running view of where the EU INC regulation is today, what's next, and when companies can realistically expect to file their first EU INC. We'll update this page as the regulation progresses through the European legislative process.
Last updated: 22 April 2026
The 28th regime campaign begins
European companies, venture funds and policy groups publish open letters and position papers calling for a unified European company form. The argument: Europe's single market needs a single corporate form to match.
EU INC enters the European Commission's agenda
The 28th regime / EU INC is formally referenced in Commission work programmes as a priority for the new legislative mandate. The topic moves from "industry wishlist" to "active workstream."
Public consultation and stakeholder workshops
The Commission opens a formal consultation on the EU INC regime — founders, investors, legal practitioners and member-state ministries contribute input on scope, tax treatment, governance and registry design.
Draft regulation & political negotiation
We are here. A draft EU INC regulation is circulating; discussion in the European Parliament and Council is live. INC48 is tracking every iteration — subscribe to the waitlist to get the updates.
Adoption of the EU INC regulation
Once the Parliament and Council agree a final text, the EU INC regulation is formally adopted and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
EU digital business registry goes live
The unified EU registry that powers EU INC filings is built out, integrated with national business registries and made available to formation platforms and direct filers.
EU INC filings open to companies
The first EU INCs can be incorporated. INC48 opens onboarding from the waitlist — priority access first, then general availability. This is the launch moment we're preparing for.
Migration & conversion paths
Existing GmbHs, SASs, BVs and other national forms get clearer conversion routes to EU INC, so established companies aren't locked out of the regime.
What should companies do in the meantime?
Even before EU INC goes live, there are concrete things that make you ready for launch day.
1. Join the waitlist
Get regulation updates, drafts, and priority access. The waitlist costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
2. Align your founding team
Agree share splits, vesting and option pool now. When EU INC opens, you'll file — not renegotiate.
3. Prepare KYC materials
Passports, proof of address, UBO structure. EU INC will require the same KYC spine as other EU entities.
4. Decide on registered office
Your EU INC needs a registered EU address. INC48 will provide one at launch, or you can bring your own.
5. Map your cross-border situation
Where do founders live? Where will you hire? Where do customers pay you? This shapes tax footprint, not your legal form.