How to set up a European Company?

There are four ways to set up a European Company, depending on your situation:

1. Merger (to form a European Company). For Public limited liability companies. Requirements: At least 2 companies from different EU countries.
2. Forming a European holding company. For Public or private limited liability companies. Requirements: At least 2 companies from different EU countries or the participating companies have had a subsidiary or a branch in another EU country for at least 2 years.
3. Forming a European subsidiary. For companies, firms or other legal bodies.
   Requirements: At least 2 entities are from different EU countries or the participating entities have had a subsidiary or a branch in another EU country for at least 2 years.
4. Conversion. For a public limited liability company. Requirements: A company that has had a subsidiary in another EU country for at least 2 years.

This information was created by information provided through the European Union.