Masterclass | EU Inc.: A New Legal Form, New Rules of the Game?
A Practical Comparison for Investors: GmbH vs. AG
Till Wedemann
Wednesday, 09 December 2026
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Limited number of seats: 24 / 50
Europe aims to reshape the framework for growing companies. EU Inc. is intended to create a European legal entity that makes company formation, financing, and cross-border growth more flexible, digital, and uniform.
That sounds promising. But what does the EU Inc. actually mean for investors?
In this masterclass, Till Wedemann, Senior Legal Counsel at Companisto, assesses the opportunities and limitations of the EU Inc. from the perspective of German corporate law and, in particular, from an investor’s perspective. The focus is on a practical assessment: What advantages would actually be new? How does the EU Inc. compare to a GmbH and an AG? And what legal uncertainties remain?
Here’s what you can expect:
EU Inc. at a Glance: Criteria and Objectives of the New Legal Form
Opportunities for Investors: How Flexibility, Standardization, Digitalization, and Lower Transaction Costs Are Changing the Landscape
EU Inc. vs. GmbH vs. AG: A Closer Look at the Differences
The Practical Check: Which Questions Remain Unanswered Regarding National Law, Co-determination, and Court Practice
Looking Ahead: Will EU Inc. Become the New Standard?
Q&A: Ask Our Legal Expert Your Questions Directly
Register now to learn what EU Inc. could mean for future investments and what investors should keep an eye on early on.
We look forward to your participation.
Till Wedemann, LL.M., is an in-house counsel and senior legal counsel at Companisto. Throughout his many years of professional experience as an attorney, he has focused on providing legal advice in the areas of corporate law, M&A transactions, and venture capital.
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