Überseering (C-208/00)

Überseering (C-208/00) is a key case from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that addressed the recognition of companies incorporated in one EU country by other member states. It ruled that if a company is validly formed under the laws of its home country, it retains its legal status when operating in another EU country. This decision promotes free movement of companies within the EU, ensuring they are treated equally across borders, without having to re-register or be subjected to additional requirements in another member state. It reinforces the principle of mutual recognition in the EU's internal market.