The European Commission’s proposed EU-Inc. (28th Regime) aims to create a simpler and more harmonised legal framework for innovative companies operating across Europe. For deep-tech sectors such as quantum technologies, this initiative has the potential to reduce administrative burdens, accelerate company formation, and improve access to cross-border opportunities.
In this whitepaper, QuIC assesses the proposed framework from the perspective of Europe’s quantum industry. While welcoming many of the proposal’s ambitions, including digital-by-default incorporation, simplified registration processes, and improved financing flexibility, the paper also identifies several areas that require further attention.
Key topics explored include export controls, intellectual property ownership, corporate governance, taxation, financing, and the need for stronger judicial harmonisation across Member States. The paper outlines practical recommendations to help ensure that the EU Inc. framework supports Europe’s technological sovereignty while creating an attractive environment for innovation, investment, and growth.
For quantum startups, scale-ups, policymakers, investors, and legal experts, this whitepaper provides valuable insight into how Europe can create a corporate framework capable of competing with global innovation ecosystems.
Contributors
This whitepaper was developed with contributions from:
• Robert Harrison*
• Viktoria Tollinger
• Edmundo Sánchez
• Oskar Deventer
• Wilhelm Kaenders
• Martin Knufinke
• Jan Westerhues
* Lead contributor
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