European Union (EU) corporate law

European Union corporate law provides a unified legal framework for businesses operating within member states, facilitating cross-border trade, investment, and company management. It sets common rules on company formation, governance, mergers, acquisitions, and insolvency, ensuring legal consistency and protection across the EU. This reduces complexity, promotes transparency, and encourages economic integration while respecting national legal traditions. Companies can choose to operate as different types of entities, such as limited liability companies or holding companies, under harmonized standards, making it easier to do business throughout the EU. Overall, EU corporate law aims to streamline business processes and foster a competitive, secure marketplace.