> But BV requires your primary place of business to be the Netherlands, which isn't always practical when you're trying to extend your activities internationally
replyYou bill from the Netherlands and I think this is the only thing required. Uber in Europe charges your cards from Uber BV for example. And I think Uber is pretty international.
Especially as a solo entrepreneur, your llc would have to have substance in the Netherlands. Otherwise, it risks getting requalified as a country-where-you-reside llc.
replyWhy would you otherwise voluntarily subject yourself to the extreme complexity of countries like Belgium or Germany if you could just set up a simple Bulgarian or Estonian llc?
It can be done, but there's contortions to sort out to fit a square peg in a round hole.
replyIf someone has experience doing it right, I'd absolutely be willing to pay for their time to exchange advice.
As far as I'm aware , EU inc would be an opt in initiative meaning that it likely wont change anything in Germany. DE has a a very powerful notary lobby that will oppose this at all costs.
replyI read that as the founder being able to opt into choosing EU Inc, not that only some EU member countries would offer it.
replyedit: it's a regulation, not a directive, so it will be directly available in all countries, without each country creating its own laws to implement it. But it'll take until 2028 or so until it's actually be available.