European
Business Setup
A Premium Selection of limitless Opportunities in 27 countries
We advise you on the best country for your business and target market, backed by detailed insights, market studies, and strategic analysis to ensure the right fit. We manage the entire setup process from licensing and regulatory filings to visa facilitation and hiring support or rent of your work place. Having built companies in Europe over 20 years, we ensure your venture is launched with precision, speed, and full compliance from day one.
Popular Formations
While each European country has its own company types and legal terms, the core structures are largely consistent—ranging from privately owned entities and limited liability companies to public or listed corporations. The main differences lie in local regulations, shareholder requirements, and tax obligations, but the fundamentals of liability and governance remain similar across the EU.
Private Owned
Common Forms
Sole Ownership
Typical Tax Range
Personal tax rates (variable/country)
Liability
Full liable by personal wealth
Start Capital
None
Shareholders
The owner only
Limited (LLC)
Common Forms
GmbH (DE), SARL (FR), BV (NL), SL (ES), SRL (IT)
Typical Tax Range
24% – 30%
Liability
Limited to share capital
Start Capital
€1 to €25,000 depending on country
Shareholders
1 to 50 (varies by country)
Public Listed
Common Forms
AG (DE), SA (FR/ES), NV (NL), SpA (IT)
Typical Tax Range
24% – 30% + listing requirements
Liability
Limited to share capital
Start Capital
€50,000+ depending on listing rules
Shareholders
Minimum 2 shareholders, no upper limit