Update on the 28th regime: No minimum capital, no notary, no problem? What the EU Inc. promises founders
On 18 March 2026, the European Commission presented the ‘EU Inc.’ proposal, which represents a significant step towards harmonising European company law. This was followed by a detailed outline of the planned initiative. Firstly, a proposal for the Regulation on the corporate framework of the 28th regime was published, which provides further insight into the ... Read more
The 28th Regime – A new EU legal framework for innovative companies
With the so-called ‘28th Regime’, the European Commission is pursuing the goal of creating a uniform legal framework for innovative and growth-oriented companies for the entire European Union. The project aims to facilitate cross-border market access within the European Union for unlisted limited liability companies, in particular European start-ups and scale-ups, and to overcome existing ... Read more
Laws to create investment incentives for companies passed
With the approval of the German Bundesrat, the German Bundestag has passed several laws initiated by the new federal government to create tax incentives for companies and start-ups. This so-called “Investitionsbooster” provides for the introduction of a three-year, degressive special depreciation allowance of 30% per annum for the years 2025 to 2027 for movable assets ... Read more
Introduction of Commercial Courts and Chambers in Germany
The legislator aims to strengthen Germany as a center for justice and business with the Judicial Location Strengthening Act. As of April 1, 2025, the federal states have the option to establish a Commercial Court at a Higher Regional Court and Commercial Chambers at the Regional Courts, as well as to introduce English as the ... Read more
