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https://the28thregime.eu/
https://the28thregime.eu/progress
Q: What is the 28th regime (in one sentence)?
A: It’s a proposed optional EU-level company-law framework meant to reduce “27-systems” friction for innovative companies operating across the Single Market.
Q: Is it law already?
A: No. Political momentum exists, but the Commission draft legal text is not published yet.
Q: Who is it for?
A: “Innovative companies” is the umbrella framing. Parliament messaging focuses on non-listed limited liability companies; eligibility will depend on the Commission draft.
Q: Does it replace national company forms?
A: The intent is “optional alongside national regimes”, not replacement — but exact mechanics depend on the draft.
Q: When is it coming out?
A: The Commission proposal is scheduled for 18 March 2026 (Legislative Train). That proposal (the draft legal text) is the point when real details become knowable.
Q: What happened in January 2026?
A: Parliament adopted recommendations and pushed a fast digital-first concept (often described as a “Unified European Company / S.EU” idea) to feed into the Commission proposal.
Primary reference:
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260116IP...
Q: Where do I track it without reading everything?
A: Use:
• Progress tracker: https://the28thregime.eu/progress
• Updates archive: https://the28thregime.eu/updates
Q: What was the 28th regime consultation?
A: The Commission collected stakeholder feedback through its “Have your say” process. That input helps shape the eventual draft.
Q: Can I still submit feedback?
A: The consultation phase referenced in trackers is closed, but future feedback windows can appear during negotiations. We’ll flag them in the Updates archive.
Consultation hub:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-sa...
Q: Is EU-Inc the same thing as the 28th regime?
A: EU-Inc is an ecosystem proposal and advocacy blueprint.
The 28th regime is the EU policy initiative that the Commission must translate into draft legal text.
EU-Inc influences debate; it is not itself law.
Q: Why does EU-Inc come up so often?
A: It’s a detailed founder-centric blueprint (registry + fundraising docs + EU-wide equity tooling), which makes it a natural reference point.
Q: Will this let me incorporate “once for the whole EU”?
A: That is the ambition described in political messaging. The real answer depends on the Commission draft and how recognition/enforcement is designed.
Q: Will it make fundraising easier?
A: Potentially — if standardised documents and predictable governance are built into the regime. But “easier” depends on adoption by investors, lawyers, and Member States.
Q: What about ESOP / employee stock options?
A: Parliament explicitly references employee ownership/options as part of attracting talent. Whether a truly harmonised EU-wide equity framework appears will depend on the draft text and political tradeoffs.
Q: Is it a Regulation or a Directive?
A: Not confirmed yet. This choice is a major determinant of whether the result is “one rulebook” or “27 implementations”.
Q: I’m incorporating this year — should I wait?
A: If you need to operate now, don’t pause your business for an unfinalised law. Instead:
• choose the best current jurisdiction for your fundraising + hiring reality,
• document your cross-border pain points (these become negotiation “evidence” later),
• follow the watchlist so you can reassess when the draft appears.
Q: How do I stay updated with minimal effort?
A: Subscribe to the watchlist:
https://the28thregime.eu/
Q: Who runs this?
A: Independent tracker project. Not affiliated with EU institutions.
Q: Do you offer consulting / services?
A: Not as a “promise today”. Over time, we plan to add practical readiness tools and collaboration formats once draft text exists. For now, the focus is clean tracking + primary sources. If you are interested in the services or have idea on cooperation, reach out via contact form.
Q: Can I contribute?
A: Yes — send sources/corrections via: